Shield AI V-BAT drone crash severed Navy official fingers
By The BriefBrief
Shield AI’s V-BAT drone test partially severed a U.S. Navy official’s fingers, prompting safety changes.
WHO:Shield AI
WHAT:A test of Shield AI’s V-BAT drone partially severed a U.S. Navy official’s fingers; Shield AI added landing gear and warning stickers near the propeller.
WHEN:Jun 7, 2026 at 9:31 PM ET
WHERE:Location not specified
WHY:The drone test resulted in a gory incident that partially severed the Navy official’s fingers.
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