XTEND secures U.S. patent for autonomous navigation technology

A company that makes software and AI-powered robots for hazardous situations has secured a U.S. patent for technology that allows drones to navigate autonomously toward destinations chosen by operators, even in unmapped or unpredictable environments. The patented system enables drones to adapt their navigation while maintaining progress toward mission objectives, which reduces the workload on human operators and allows a single operator to oversee systems across multiple domains. The company's operating system translates operator intent into autonomous actions across air, ground, and maritime platforms, combining artificial intelligence with human decision-making for complex missions. This patent represents part of the company's intellectual property portfolio in autonomous systems being deployed in defense, law enforcement, and public safety applications.