Palladyne AI Completes First Flight of IntelliSwarm Autonomous Swarming System

February 08, 2026
Palladyne AI has announced the first successful flight of its IntelliSwarm system, combining SwarmOS autonomy software with the BRAIN X2 flight computer, enabling autonomous collaboration between multiple UAVs.

Palladyne AI has achieved the first successful flight of its IntelliSwarm system, which integrates the company’s SwarmOS autonomy software with its BRAIN X2 flight computer, announced in a press release. The test was conducted on Palladyne Defense’s Banshee loitering munition platform and demonstrated autonomous collaboration with drones from Red Cat.

The flight marks the first deployment of the IntelliSwarm autonomy stack, combining guidance, navigation, and control with decentralized swarming capabilities. The system was integrated in three weeks and validated its ability to operate in real-world, multi-vehicle scenarios without reliance on GPS or continuous communication links.

IntelliSwarm enables drones from different manufacturers to operate together within a secure mesh network, supporting autonomous coordination and mission resilience. The company plans to make the system available to other unmanned aerial system and attritable munition manufacturers after further testing and commercialization.

Palladyne Defense’s Banshee platform, used in the test, is a reusable mini-bomber UAV designed for contested environments, emphasizing autonomy, affordability, and operational resilience.

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