Shield AI Pushes Boundaries with Second Flight Test of Hivemind Autonomy on MQ-20
Shield AI has completed its second flight demonstration of Hivemind, an advanced autonomy software, onboard the GA-ASI MQ-20 Avenger. The test, held in a live-virtual-constructive (LVC) setting, successfully demonstrated Hivemind’s ability to control both a live aircraft and its digital twin in a coordinated mission.
Following the February Orange Flag trial, which focused on basic command-line operations, the June demonstration showcased more sophisticated capabilities, including formation flying and combat air patrol maneuvers, enabled by A-GRA-compliant mission planning tools.
The demonstration emphasized:
Live-virtual autonomy coordination between real and simulated aircraft.
Integration with C2 and edge systems for real-time mission updates.
Open architecture design that supports seamless, platform-agnostic adoption via A-GRA-compliant ground systems.
Hivemind empowers unmanned platforms to autonomously execute complex missions in contested, GPS- and comms-denied environments while offering flexible, scalable integration options for defense applications.
