This page is very careful to euphemize that these are drones, and that they are weapons of war, and that they are being paid for by the most lawless part of the US government.
Anyone touching or funding such tech should be ashamed of themselves.
From their about page: On the path to hypersonic passenger aircraft, Hermeus is partnering with government agencies including the US Air Force and NASA to develop a series of autonomous aircraft that derisk the technology and solve urgent national security challenges.
Now, I don't think it's obvious or broadly agreed on that funding/starting a weapons manufacturer is bad per se, but it does change the narrative.
I would probably be singing a different tune if they hadn't just attempted to hack Congress to cover up their torture program. There are lawful engagements and legitimate defense, and then there is the CIA, which almost makes a habit of publicly flexing how much the rule of law and the conventions of war do not apply to them.
For those unaware: In-Q-Tel is the CIA's VC arm.