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Shield AI Accelerates X-BAT VTOL Drone Development for Navy
Shield AI is on track to unveil the first full-scale X-BAT VTOL drone prototype by the end of October, with flight tests slated to begin before the year is out. The company is taking a staged approach, ramping up from engine runs to untethered flights in a bid to accelerate development for the Navy.
Navy Injects $150 Million into Shield AI's Unmanned Fighter Jet Development
Shield AI is making rapid strides in developing its unmanned fighter jet, with two full-scale X-BAT prototypes nearing completion - and the first one expected to be finished within weeks. The company aims to take its innovative aircraft to new heights with flight testing by year-end and vertical takeoff and landing tests to follow.
Shield AI Unveils Upgraded X-BAT Stealth Drone Ahead of VTOL Tests
Meet the X-BAT, a game-changing, jet-powered stealth drone that's poised to revolutionize the drone market with its autonomous capabilities and vertical takeoff and landing technology. Shield AI's latest unveiling promises to blur the lines between advanced drones and crewed fighters.
Shield AI Unveils Redesigned X-BAT Autonomous VTOL Fighter Drone
Meet the X-BAT's bold new look: Shield AI and General Electric's autonomous VTOL fighter drone has been radically redesigned with a sleek arrowhead profile, optimized for high-speed flight. The game-changing update is the result of meticulous testing and iteration.