Autonomy at Speed.

Built to outpace, outmaneuver, and defeat robotic battlefield threats.

Outpace, Outmaneuver, and Defeat Robotic Battlefield Threats.

Outpace, Outmaneuver, and Defeat Robotic Battlefield Threats.

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Forged in the highest levels of autonomous racing competition, Code19 brings unique expertise in high-speed autonomy built for contested environments.


As robotic threats reshape the battlefield, we’re developing the speed, precision, and resilience needed to outpace, outmaneuver, and defeat autonomous systems at the tactical edge

Drones have reshaped the battlefield.

Drones have reshaped the battlefield.

Cheap. Deadly. Mass-produced

Cheap. Deadly. Mass-produced

70%+

Shahed kills over Kyiv by interceptor drones

70%+

Shahed kills over Kyiv by interceptor drones

70%+

Shahed kills over Kyiv by interceptor drones

$20K -$50K

Cost of a Shahed-class drone

$20K -$50K

Cost of a Shahed-class drone

$20K -$50K

Cost of a Shahed-class drone

19,000

Shahed drones launched in 90 days (2025–26)

19,000

Shahed drones launched in 90 days (2025–26)

19,000

Shahed drones launched in 90 days (2025–26)

Enter Maveric Interceptor

Enter Maveric Interceptor


Fully autonomous launch, navigation, and intercept capabilities built for high-speed counter-UAS operations. Powered by Code19’s C-UAS suite and integrated with EchoDyne radar systems, Maveric enables rapid detection, tracking, and engagement of robotic threats in contested environments

Electric Jet Power. Low Cost. Built to Intercept.

The unfair advantage is in our DNA.

The unfair advantage is in our DNA.

Autonomous Racing Heritage

The ultimate proving ground. Motorsports forges the tech, the team, and the process needed to dominate in defense. We don't simulate pressure — we race in it.

Speed + Precision Obsession

Built into our DNA, not bolted on. Our systems are engineered for the moment when milliseconds determine mission success.

Rapid Iterative Testing

Our Racing DNA forged a culture of continuous iteration at operational speed. turning real-world performance data into faster, smarter, and more resilient autonomy.

Our Team

Our Team

Our Team

Veteran Founders. 45+ Years Combined Military Service.

Lawrence Walter, CEO

M.S. Human Computer Intercation, Indiana Univ. Retired Army Counterintelligence.

Dr. Jacob Knaup, CTO

PhD Robotics, Georgia Tech. Autonomous systems & AI for uncertain environments.

Dr. Matt Flagg, CSO

PhD Computer Vision, Georgia Tech. Multi-view pose estimation. AI data verification.

O.G. Wells, CPO

M.S. Tech Innovation, Purdue. Technology GTM. Partnershps. Retired Army Intelligence Officer.

Trusted by those who build the future of defense.

USWR&E

Prototyping Contract: Low Cost Interceptors ​

NAVSEA

Collaborative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) Naval Surface Warfare Center - Crane

Capital Factory

Capital Factory Portfolio Company (Austin, TX)​

Booz Allen AI

Non-exclusive teaming partnership.

Startup Programs

Nvidia Inception | Microsoft Founders | AWS Frontier AI Startup​