Martin UAV (a Shield AI Company) Employee Directory
Aviation and Aerospace Component ManufacturingTexas, United States201-500 Employees
Martin UAV is a Plano, Texas-based manufacturer in the aviation and aerospace sector that focuses on unmanned aerial systems. It operates as part of Shield AI, following Shield AI's 2021 acquisition, and its portfolio centers on the V-BAT unmanned aircraft. The company serves defense and government customers with a practical unmanned platform designed for complex operational environments. With engagements that include propulsion work for V-BAT with the U.S. Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory and a NAWCAD collaboration on the Multi-Mission Tactical UAS Increment 2 prototype, Martin UAV has participated in several military programs. It has also competed in industry efforts such as the U.S. Army FTUAS program alongside Northrop Grumman. In 2023, Hive Technology integrated with Martin UAV to bring Hivemind capabilities to V-BAT, reflecting continued technology integration within Shield AI's ecosystem.