{"id":23614,"date":"2024-07-05T00:03:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-04T21:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/?p=23614"},"modified":"2024-07-06T17:27:49","modified_gmt":"2024-07-06T14:27:49","slug":"shield-ai-receives-198-million-contract-to-produce-v-bat-isr-drones-for-us-coast-guards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/shield-ai-receives-198-million-contract-to-produce-v-bat-isr-drones-for-us-coast-guards\/","title":{"rendered":"Shield AI receives $198 million contract to produce V-Bat ISR drones for US Coast Guards"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Shield AI, a U.S.-based defense technology company, has announced that it secured a substantial contract from the U.S. Coast Guard, valued at $198 million, to provide Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) enabled V-BAT unmanned aircraft systems.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A statement released by the President, and Co-founder of Shield AI, Brandon Tseng, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership. Tseng, a former U.S. Navy SEAL said, &#8220;We&#8217;re excited to support the U.S. Coast Guard with their ISR operations.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;All maritime vessels will become drone carriers as maritime forces move to deploy distributed, affordable, intelligent drones&#8221; Tseng <a href=\"https:\/\/shield.ai\/shield-ais-v-bat-selected-for-198-million-contract-to-provide-u-s-coast-guard-with-maritime-unmanned-aircraft-system-services\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ac0707\" class=\"has-inline-color\">added<\/mark><\/a>, highlighting the strategic shift towards utilizing cost-effective drone technology over traditional crewed or uncrewed aircraft for mission execution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>Shield AI\u2019s V-BAT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The V-BAT done series, developed by Shield AI, stands out as the only operational single-engine ducted fan vertical takeoff and land (VTOL) capable aircraft. V-BAT can seamlessly transition from hover to horizontal flight midcourse providing high speed and maneuverability to the drone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Measuring 9 feet in length and a wingspan of 9.7 feet, the V-BAT weighs around 56 kilograms. It is powered by a single Suter TOA 288 two-cylinder engine. The drone&#8217;s operational parameters include a maximum speed of 56 mph and an impressive endurance of up to 10 hours, with a service ceiling reaching heights of 20,000 feet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>V-BAT Specs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shield AI\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/shield.ai\/v-bat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ac0707\" class=\"has-inline-color\">V-BAT<\/mark><\/a> is considered the most tactical and logistically simple UAS in the world. V-BAT is fully deployable by a 2-person team and packs up to fit in the back of a pickup truck or UH-60 Blackhawk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Wing Span: <\/strong>9.7 feet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Length:<\/strong> 9 feet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Weight:<\/strong> 125 lbs. (fuel + payload)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Endurance:<\/strong> Around 10 hours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Landing Zone:<\/strong> 12ft x 12 ft<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Payload Capacity:<\/strong> 25 lbs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hover-To-Flight Transition:<\/strong> &lt; 15 seconds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Service Ceiling: <\/strong>20,000 ft mean sea level (MSL)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/US-V-BAT-drone.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1016\" height=\"678\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/US-V-BAT-drone.jpg?resize=1016%2C678&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"V-BAT AI pilot drone\" class=\"wp-image-23609\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/US-V-BAT-drone.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/US-V-BAT-drone.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/US-V-BAT-drone.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/US-V-BAT-drone.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/US-V-BAT-drone.jpg?resize=589%2C392&amp;ssl=1 589w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/US-V-BAT-drone.jpg?w=1599&amp;ssl=1 1599w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1016px) 100vw, 1016px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><sup>U.S. contractors are preparing to launch V-BAT 118 for the first flight onboard guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Monsoor (DDG 1001) during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022. (Image Credit: U.S. Navy\/Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Megan Alexander)<\/sup><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The latest contract highlights a growing trend of incorporating cutting-edge drone technologies into military and security initiatives. Utilizing the advanced capabilities of the V-BAT, the U.S. Coast Guard intends to bolster its ability to conduct maritime surveillance and reconnaissance. This initiative is expected to improve the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of monitoring activities across coastal and open sea environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;The V-BAT&#8217;s selection by the U.S. Coast Guard is indicative of a broader marker movement where increasingly customers are recognizing they can accomplish the vast majority of their mission sets with affordable drones rather than exquisite, expensive crewed or uncrewed aircraft,&#8221; Tseng added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As Shield AI prepares to execute this multi-million-dollar <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dcms.uscg.mil\/Our-Organization\/Assistant-Commandant-for-Acquisitions-CG-9\/Newsroom\/Latest-Acquisition-News\/Article\/3820338\/coast-guard-awards-contract-to-procure-cutter-based-unmanned-aircraft-system-ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ac0707\" class=\"has-inline-color\">contract with the U.S. Coast Guard<\/mark><\/a>, industry analysts anticipate continued growth in the unmanned aerial systems sector. The deployment of advanced drones like the V-BAT underscores a shift towards scalable and cost-efficient ISR solutions, reflecting a strategic move towards modernizing defense capabilities while optimizing resource allocation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Established in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense technology firm dedicated to safeguarding service members and civilians through advanced systems. Central to its mission is the development of cutting-edge AI technologies, including its flagship AI pilot known as Hivemind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hivemind has demonstrated its capabilities by piloting various aircraft, including jets like the F-16 and MQM-178 Firejet, a vertical takeoff and landing drone such as the MQ-35 V-BAT, and three different quadcopters named Nova, Nova 2, and iPRD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video controls src=\"https:\/\/shieldai.canto.com\/direct\/video\/7r5tb9duvd2u39skmrp4fugb16\/Ir5ts0HcE4lagSq1D-hNXs63U_I\/play\"><\/video><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><sup>Video Credit: Shield AI<\/sup><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Shield AI, a U.S.-based defense technology company, has announced that it secured a substantial contract from the U.S. Coast Guard, valued at $198 million, to provide Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) enabled V-BAT unmanned aircraft systems.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":23610,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[1,125],"tags":[490,256,6,43,184,5,90,235,7,361,834],"class_list":["post-23614","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","category-united-states","tag-ai","tag-aircraft","tag-defense","tag-drone","tag-maritime","tag-military","tag-navy","tag-technology","tag-u-s","tag-uav","tag-vtol"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Shield-AI-V-Bat-drone.jpg?fit=690%2C370&ssl=1","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p7jJWb-68S","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23614","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=23614"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23614\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":23645,"href":"https:\/\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23614\/revisions\/23645"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/23610"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=23614"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=23614"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ir-ia.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=23614"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}