Hoverfly Technologies designs and manufactures tether-powered aerial drones and third-party power tether kits for customers who need a persistent aerial surveillance, intelligence, reconnaissance (ISR) capability. Hoverfly’s range of sensors and payloads provide actionable intelligence and high-bandwidth communications. Unlike battery-powered drones that have 20-40-minute flight times, Hoverfly’s products can fly for hours, days and weeks to enhance the overall public safety and security operating picture.
Based on Hoverfly’s five-button fully automatic flight control system, proven positive control power-tether technology, and non-GPS operating capability, the Hoverfly LiveSky has been approved by the FAA to fly in Class B airspace.
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Key Features
Simple Five Button Operation
No special piloting skills are required for operation, with Hoverfly’s unique five button system on the control center to control the drone on the tether from a fixed or mobile position
Power Over the Tether
Tethered systems receive power over a thin, long-range cord from our control station, which means no battery management to worry about and unlimited flight time.
Easily Transported
Many of our systems consists of very portable drones, optional landing pads, plus a control center in a hard case. This allows for quick set-up from anywhere and maximum flexibility for use on scene, in a vehicle or connected remotely.
Additional Benefits
Power Redundancy
Our systems not only are powered over the tether, but contain an internal battery to ensure the UAV can land in the case of any power disruption.
Secure Video & Data Communications
Data is transmitted over the tether. No RF signals means your video and data is safe from being jammed or stolen, making Hoverfly a secure, made-in-the-USA system ideal for sensitive operations
Developer Friendly Open API
Hoverfly maintains an open API and simple SDK that make it easy to integrate our drone systems and data outputs into existing security and video management systems.
Performance in GPS Denied Environments
Hoverfly’s proprietary technology allows precision flight in urban environments where GPS signals are not reliable or accurate.
Sensors & Imagery
Stabilized Electro Optical Zoom
Ability to Pan, Tilt and Zoom on targets of interest with powerful 10x optical zoom and HDTV 1920 x 1080 resolution.
Infrared Camera Options
Nighttime Viewing provides nighttime vision, heat signatures and ability to see through fog and smoke
Network Capable
Our open architecture allows Hoverfly UAVs to be networked with other systems and devices for a comprehensive operating picture presented to a single source.
