Transforming Defence Intelligence with In-flight Autonomy
Smart Flight™ technology allows you to leverage AI integrations with defence drones, delivering unparalleled autonomy, endurance, and intelligence.



PARTNERS
Our Defence Partners

With Smart Flight, operators can focus entirely on the mission objective. Contingency planning and dynamic replanning demand insight into terrain, weather, and aircraft limits; automating those steps — including a clear go/no-go — takes a huge load off pilots and keeps missions within safe bounds.
Adam Rosman
Managing Director
Aerial Monitoring Solutions
What stood out to me was the clean and user-friendly interface — it's intuitive and easy to get started with. I appreciate how quickly you can set up a mission.
Christos Xylokotas
UAS Expert
Hellenic Army
Smart Flight combines a powerful set of features powered by sophisticated algorithms, which reflect the depth of knowledge of the Shearwater team.
Dr. John M. Pierre
Principal
PhysicsAI





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Optimize Your Mission-Critical Drone Operations
Shearwater’s defence drone software enhances operations across a wide range of mission-critical scenarios. From surveillance to tactical resupply, Smart Flight™ is engineered to optimize performance in the most demanding environments, supporting in-theatre success
Shearwater’s defence drone software enhances operations across a wide range of mission-critical scenarios. From surveillance to tactical resupply, Smart Flight™ is engineered to optimize performance in the most demanding environments, supporting in-theatre success
applications
Optimize Your Mission-Critical Drone Operations
Shearwater’s defence drone software enhances operations across a wide range of mission-critical scenarios. From surveillance to tactical resupply, Smart Flight™ is engineered to optimize performance in the most demanding environments, supporting in-theatre success
Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition, and Reconnaissance (ISTAR)
Ensure that you always have access to high-value intelligence.
Smart Flight™ greatly extends drone endurance and data-gathering capabilities, revolutionizing ISTAR operations. Drones can remain in the air for extended periods during essential missions, allowing them to cover large regions and gather more comprehensive intelligence.
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Real-time intelligence sent to command centres
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Improved situational awareness
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Make real-time judgments that are better informed
Whether you're tracking enemy movements, keeping an eye on valuable targets, or collecting vital reconnaissance data, Smart Flight™ provides dependable support in dynamic environments with changing weather and evolving threats.

Tactical Resupply in Challenging Terrain
Maneuver efficiently in mountainous, forested, or desert areas, where conventional ground vehicles struggle.
Maintaining supply lines to forward operating bases (FOBs) or isolated units is a complex task in many military operations, especially when dealing with challenging terrain or hostile conditions. By evaluating topography, weather, and possible threats, Smart Flight™ optimizes tactical resupply missions to design the safest and most effective delivery routes.
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Fly to hard-to-reach areas
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Drop medical, food, and ammunition supplies directly to troops
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Maneuver in dangerous combat zones
Smart Flight™ reduces logistical strain and lowers personnel risk while helping maintain the operational preparedness of your forces by ensuring supplies are delivered on schedule and in the appropriate quantities.

Electronic Warfare
Detect, disrupt, and destroy adversary communications and electronic systems.
Smart Flight™ elevates electronic warfare operations by enabling longer flight times, continuous adaptation, and allowing drones to provide continuous support for missions involving jamming or interference.
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Drones can remain operational in contested areas
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Drones can continuously adjust their flight paths to evade detection, countermeasures, or hostile engagement
Smart Flight™ allows your electronic warfare drones to fly longer, increasing the effectiveness of electronic countermeasures. This means there are more opportunities to neutralize enemy radar systems, disrupt communications, and degrade enemy capabilities without frequent redeployments.

Aerial Decoy Drones: Disrupting Enemy Defenses
Efficiently operate as an aerial target simulator, playing a key role in offensive strategies.
Mimic flight patterns and behaviours of enemy aircraft, missiles, or other airborne threats with our proprietary AI for military drones, deceiving adversaries into believing they face a real threat.
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Trigger costly countermeasures from the opposition
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Strain valuable opposition resources and finances
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Make quick adjustments to flight patterns and behaviours
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Continuously adapt to evolving mission needs
Smart Flight™ improves performance, accuracy, and adaptability across a wide range of mission-critical tasks.

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Transform Your Operations with Cutting-Edge Drone AI Software
Shearwater’s defence drone software enhances operations across a wide range of mission-critical scenarios. From surveillance to tactical resupply, Smart Flight™ is engineered to optimize performance in the most demanding environments, supporting in-theatre success
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Transform Your Operations with Cutting-Edge Drone AI Software
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