DroneShield and Overland AI Advance Autonomous Ground Protection with Interoperable Counter-UAS Capability

Warrenton, Virginia – 21 April 2026 – DroneShield, a global leader in counter-drone technology solutions, today announced their collaboration with Overland AI to deliver interoperable counter-UAS capabilities between DroneShield’s DroneSentry-X Mk2 and Overland AI’s ULTRA unmanned ground vehicle, strengthening protection for next-generation ground operations.

Overland AI’s autonomous platform is purpose-built for complex, off-road, and contested environments. Designed to operate where traditional vehicles and fixed infrastructure cannot, ULTRA extends operational reach while reducing personnel exposure and enabling persistent presence in austere terrain. Its rugged mobility and mission adaptability make it a force multiplier for reconnaissance, perimeter security, logistics support, and distributed maneuver.

As autonomous ground systems like ULTRA assume more operational responsibility, they also face evolving threats. Small drones are increasingly used for surveillance, targeting, and disruption, introducing aerial vulnerabilities to otherwise highly capable ground assets. Combining DroneShield’s DroneSentry-X Mk2 onto ULTRA addresses that challenge directly. 

Image: Overland AI’s ULTRA platform with DroneShield’s DroneSentry-X Mk2 extends counter-drone protection in contested environments

DroneSentry-X Mk2 leverages DroneShield’s RfAI engine to detect, identify, and track known and unknown drone threats in real-time. Unlike static detection systems, RfAI is continuously refined through software updates, ensuring the platform evolves alongside emerging drone threats. Regular quarterly enhancements extend operational relevance and help ensure deployed systems remain current against new signal profiles and tactics, protecting long-term mission effectiveness. Mounted onto ULTRA, the system extends airspace awareness to wherever the vehicle operates, ensuring that mobility is not achieved at the expense of aerial visibility. 

This combination strengthens survivability and mission assurance. A ground platform designed to maneuver and operate independently is now equipped with persistent awareness of the aerial domain, enabling earlier detection of drone activity and providing operators with critical time to assess and respond. 

“Overland AI has developed a highly capable autonomous ground platform designed for the realities of modern operations,” said Tom Branstetter, DroneShield’s Vice President of Business Development and Sales. “By integrating DroneSentry-X Mk2, we are ensuring those platforms operate with full-spectrum awareness across both ground and air domains.” 

The interoperable solution has been demonstrated in representative defense operating conditions, validating performance and interoperability in live operational environments. 

“Autonomous ground systems deliver a decisive advantage when combined with modular payloads,” said Byron Boots, co-founder and chief executive officer of Overland AI. “Integrating DroneShield’s DroneSentry-X Mk2 onto ULTRA ensures our platform maintains awareness of aerial threats while preserving the mobility and autonomy ULTRA was built to deliver.”

As defense and government organizations continue to adopt advanced ground systems, ensuring those assets are protected across domains will be critical. This interoperable solution reflects a broader shift toward integrated architectures designed to operate cohesively in dynamic threat environments.

The combined solution is available for defense and government customers.