Military & Defense | Nightingale Security

SPECIALIZING IN BASE PROTECTION

Autonomous ISR Platform

Since 2014, Nightingale Security has been delivering autonomous drone systems that safeguard critical infrastructure for Fortune 500 companies. Building on this foundation, we developed C4AI—Command, Control, Communication, Compute, and AI—providing operators with a real-time decision-support system. Today, we are adapting and hardening this combat-proven technology for the Department of Defense to enhance Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) operations in contested environments.

I AM VIGILANT

OUR SYSTEM PROVIDES ROBOTIC AI INTRUSION DETECTION (RAID). NIGHTINGALE DRONES AUTONOMOUSLY PATROL AREAS OF INTEREST AROUND THE FACILITY AND SEND OUT ALERTS ONLY WHEN THEY DETECT HUMAN AND VEHICLE INTRUDERS.

DEFENSE USE CASES

Integrated Base Defense

Manual Patrols: Operators designate specific areas or routes for drone surveillance.
Autonomous Patrols: Pre-programmed missions provide persistent ISR at scheduled intervals.
Alert-Driven Patrols: When perimeter sensors detect activity, drones automatically deploy to investigate and confirm.

Manages multi-drone coordination, intelligent tasking, and adaptive path planning.

Aerial Reconnaissance: Provide persistent overhead ISR for commanders at the tactical edge.
Battle Damage Assessment (BDA): Deliver immediate post-strike imagery to support operational decisions.
Ingress & Egress Reconnaissance: Map and monitor routes for troop movements, vehicles, and ground robotics.
Target Identification & Tracking: Detect, classify, and follow persons or vehicles of interest in real time.
Overwatch for Maneuver Forces: Supply live ISR feeds during patrols, raids, and convoy operations.

Key Features

NDAA-Compliant Platform: Designed, built, and maintained in accordance with U.S. defense procurement standards.

Onsite, Ready-to-Launch: Drone-in-a-box solution enables rapid autonomous response to alarms and taskings.

Fully Autonomous Operations: Automatic takeoff, navigation, landing, and recharging.

Payload Drop Capability: Carry and deploy payloads up to 5 lbs—enabling rapid delivery of med kits, radios, water, or other mission-critical supplies.

Persistent ISR: Routine, pre-scheduled flight missions extend overwatch without manpower strain.

Multi-User Access: Live EO/IR video streams shared securely with command posts, TOCs, and operators in the field.

Sensor Integration: Seamless interoperability with VMS, ground sensors, and base defense networks.

Dual Payloads: EO and thermal sensors for day/night operations.

Advanced AI: Object recognition, tracking, and anomaly detection in real time.

Drone-to-Drone Relay: Extends range and coverage for long-duration missions.

Data Security: Video and mission data stored locally, ensuring operational sovereignty.

Mission-Specific Peripherals

Payload Dropper: Deliver up to 5 lbs of supplies, including:
- Medical kits for forward-deployed personnel
- Communications nodes or radios for extended reach
- Water or batteries for dismounted units
- Non-lethal payloads for crowd control or training
Parachute Recovery System: Ensures asset and payload safety in emergencies.
Spotlight & Loudspeaker (roadmap 2026): Enhance night operations and provide audio messaging capabilities.

Software Capabilities

Mission Control Software (M²):

Live command and control for single or multiple drones.
Real-time ISR feeds with actionable intelligence.
Coordinated multi-drone operations across wide areas.
Accessible via secure PC or mobile devices anywhere in the world.

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AI & Object Recognition

Onboard AI

Identifies and classifies threats in real time, transmitting alerts directly to operators.

Fleet-Level AI

Manages multi-drone coordination, intelligent tasking, and adaptive path planning.

Autonomy at the Edge

Proprietary intelligent path planning for dynamic environments.
Real-time health diagnostics to sustain readiness.
Adaptive route optimization and execution during missions.
Drone-to-drone coordination ensures continuous ISR coverage even if individual assets rotate for recharge.

Tactical Assault Kit (TAK) Integration

Now integrated with TAK, the Blackbird can be flown as part of the TAK ecosystem for enhanced operational awareness and coordination, without the use of an external platform.
Seamlessly connect the Blackbird to TAK’s powerful situational awareness platform for real-time video streaming, precise geospatial data, and coordinated team operations.
The Blackbird can be launched and commanded from any TAK device with the UAS Tool plugin installed, and supports features such as mission creation and launch, the ability to set ROI, and joystick control from the connected device.