Shield AI Completes Assembly of First X-Bat Prototype
Shield AI has assembled the first X-Bat prototype in Frisco, Texas, with flight testing planned in Kansas.
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Shield AI has completed assembly of its first X-Bat prototype in Frisco, Texas. The company plans to move the aircraft to Kansas for flight testing.
Key details
- Shield AI is building three X-Bat prototypes to support flight testing.
- The X-Bat is described as a single-engine, vertical-takeoff-and-landing jet.
Why it matters
The X-Bat’s vertical-takeoff-and-landing design allows it to take off and land vertically. Shield AI is building multiple prototypes for its flight-test effort.
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