Blackbird
Built by Nightingale Security · United States
The Blackbird is a Security robot developed by Nightingale Security (United States), launched 2026, listed at $50,000–$101,200 USD (unverified).
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Ranked #36 of 54 in the Security standing.
See the standingWhere it has stood41 days · best #31 · worst #36
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Overview
Blackbird is a robotic aerial security solution designed for autonomous surveillance and rapid response to security incidents. It operates under various weather conditions, has advanced AI-driven tracking capabilities, and features real-time video delivery to response teams. With a 3-5 mile operational radius and approximately 40 minutes of flight endurance, it is engineered for high-stakes environments, ensuring the security of assets around the clock.
At a glance
- Built for security patrol
- Used across enterprise, correctional and military
- Navigates using GPS
- Programmed through no code gui
- Public API for integration
- Certified to CE and NDAA compliant
Buyer decision signals
Viability
IPO
Price
raas
Aggregated from public sources — unverified
Availability
Specifications
Category: Security- Payload
- 6.5 kg
- Speed
- 14.8 m/s
- Weight
- 6.5 kg
- Battery
- 0.5 h
- Autonomy
- fully autonomous
- Launch year
- 2026
- Price
- $50,000–$101,200 USD
- Status
- active
Aggregated from public sources — unverified
Company profile
- Founded
- 2014
Detailed specifications
What it is built for3
- Applications
- security patrol
- Sub Category
- autonomous security drone
- Industries Served
- enterprise,correctional,military,defense
Movement & precision2
- Max Speed M S
- 14.75
- Navigation Type
- gps
Power & runtime1
- Auto Charging
- true
Controls & integration7
- Api Available
- true
- Fleet Software
- Mission Manager (M²)
- Setup Time Hours
- 336
- Compatible Vision
- thermal camera,daylight wide 4k camera,zoom 4k camera,starlight night vision
- Software Platform
- Mission Manager (M²)
- Training Required
- basic_<1day
- Programming Interface
- no code gui
Safety & certification2
- Operating Temp
- 0°–122°F (extended to 140°F)
- Safety Certification
- CE,NDAA compliant,Blue UAS,Green UAS
Buying & support6
- Price Tier
- 80-150K
- Datasheet Url
- Preview PDF online
- Pricing Model
- raas
- Model Variants
- Blackbird
- Availability Status
- available
- Countries Available
- US
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Company milestones
- Nov 2022FundingIPO
- Jan 2017AwardFAA exemption
- 2014MilestoneCo-founded in June 2014
- 2014MilestoneFounded
- —PartnershipDepartment 13 and Nightingale Security bring Blackbird to Australia
- —PartnershipMagos and Nightingale Security partner for autonomous radar/drone solution
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Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the Blackbird?
- The Blackbird is developed by Nightingale Security, based in United States.
- What type of robot is the Blackbird?
- The Blackbird is a Security robot made by Nightingale Security.
- How much does the Blackbird cost?
- The Blackbird is listed at $50,000–$101,200 USD in the Robolist catalogue, but this figure is unverified and not confirmed by Nightingale Security — contact them for a quote.
- When was the Blackbird launched?
- The Blackbird was launched in 2026.
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