What We Do

Our mission is to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems.

Our Values

Changing the world for the better is hard. The difficulty of operationalizing AI pilots is akin to landing an orbital rocket. When things are hard and you’re pushed to your limits, you fall back on your mission and values. Few things are more important, which is why they are at the heart of everything we do.

1. Do what honor dictates.
2. Live as a servant leader.
3. Pursue excellence.

What We Believe In

Guided by our mission, values, and leadership principles, we have accomplished extraordinary feats as the leader in edge autonomy and AI for maneuvering aircraft. These tenets are the backbone of our culture, and the catalysts for continual growth and bold aspirations.

Mission First. People Always.

What makes Shield AI special is our people. We unlock the power of autonomy, and in the face of overwhelming odds and challenges, we find ways to win and make a difference for our customers. Our people and teams are world class.

Our leadership principles are a reflection of our mission and values. Staying true to these drives us and keeps us on the right path. Below are the leadership principles the Shield AI team champions. 

1. Earn Trust:  We live with uncompromising honesty and integrity. We avoid even the appearance of improper behavior.
2. Be Candid:  We have the courage to address challenges directly and never behind the backs of teammates. We speak up when we disagree. We provide feedback that is clear, direct, and timely.
3. Delight Our Customers: We develop empathy for our customers and the circumstances they face. We earn customer trust and never take it for granted.
4. Put The Team First:  We are one team committed to the common mission. We place the success of the team ahead of our individual success.
5. Embrace Teammates:  We treat our teammates with kindness, respect, and even love. Even in moments where results are subpar or competence is in question, we trust that they operate with good hearts and the best intentions.
6. Demonstrate Grit:  We have the passion and perseverance to meet our goals. We work tirelessly to achieve lofty objectives.
7. Dominate:  We do not seek to merely win but win so dominantly that competitors fear our capabilities. We demonstrate the courage, confidence, and capacity to pursue and achieve game-changing objectives that others regard as improbable or even impossible.
8. Act With Kindness:  We treat people with kindness and respect in our words and actions. We know that achievement of extraordinary success need not come at the expense of being a good person.
9. Be Rigorous & Go Fast:  We approach problems with a clear understanding of objectives, context, and detail. We dive deep into issues and roll up our sleeves to ensure the team succeeds.
10. Be Enthusiastic:  We make work fun because life is short, and we spend most of our lives at work. We are enthusiastic about our successes and our opportunities to solve complex problems.
11. Be A Good Steward Of Resources:  Resources are precious, so we find creative and logical ways to do more with less. We recognize that anyone can change the world with unlimited time and resources, and only great teams can do it within practical limits.
12. Build Resilience:  We keep ourselves and our teams at peak performance by carefully managing our mental, physical and spiritual health.