About AeroCognition
We build the intelligence layer above the autopilot
Flight is a solved problem. Mission reasoning is not. We're closing that gap with agentic AI that can understand a goal, plan a sequence, and narrate its decisions — entirely on-device.
The problem we're solving
Modern autopilots are extraordinary at stabilization and waypoint following. But they have no concept of intent. Tell an autopilot to "inspect turbine 7" and it stares back blankly.
The current workflow requires a skilled pilot to translate every high-level goal into a sequence of precise flight commands — altitude, heading, speed, gimbal angle, capture trigger. That translation bottleneck is expensive, error-prone, and limits what drones can do without a specialist present.
AeroCognition removes that translation layer. The agent understands the goal, decomposes it into a flight plan, executes it autonomously, and narrates every decision. The operator sets objectives. The aircraft handles the rest.
Technology philosophy
On-device, always
The entire AI stack runs locally on the aircraft. No API keys, no cloud latency, no dependency on a 4G connection in the field. The system operates identically in a national park in Kenya and a wind farm in West Virginia.
Open standards
We build above the autopilot, not against it. This means our agent works with any compatible flight controller and integrates with existing ground control tools.
Narration as safety
The copilot explains every decision before executing it. Operators don't monitor a black box — they hear the reasoning. That transparency is what makes voice override possible and trustworthy.
Current Status
v1 prototype in build
The hexacopter frame and electronics are assembled. The simulation environment is operational and the AI agent successfully completes multi-step inspection missions in simulation.
First outdoor flights are scheduled for Q3 2026, beginning with GPS-locked waypoint missions before advancing to full agentic control. Pilot program partners are being selected now to participate in real-world validation.
Hardware Platform
Platform specifications
Interested in partnering?
We're selecting one conservation and one energy operator for our pilot program.