Hoverfly Technologies Achieves Milestone with Over 500 Tethered Drone Systems Sold to US Army
Hoverfly Spectre 2.0 - their newest tethered drone model - flies at 200 feet with Logos MicroKestrel WAMI. ● Photo Credit: Hoverfly
SANFORD, Fla., June 18, 2024 (VSNewsNetwork.com) - Hoverfly Technologies has announced a significant achievement in its sales of tethered drone systems, surpassing 500 units sold to the US Army. The announcement follows a recent $14 million order for 120 systems, spare parts, and accessories. This milestone underscores Hoverfly’s position as a leader in tethered drone technology, providing advanced solutions for communication and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions.
Hoverfly’s tethered drones are distinguished by their payload versatility, making them suitable for various applications including Variable Height Antennas (VHA), persistent ISR, counter-unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), and electronic warfare. The primary function for the Army is to extend communication networks by deploying tactical radios on drones, allowing for repositionable antennas up to 200 feet high.
“Our tethered drones represent a leap forward in communication, situational awareness, counter-drone, and electronic warfare capabilities,” said Steve Walters, CEO of Hoverfly Technologies. “Surpassing 500 systems sold to the US Army underscores the trust and reliance placed on our technology. Our systems significantly enhance operational effectiveness, providing a tactical advantage to our forces.”
Hoverfly’s drones are designed to operate in various weather conditions and can be deployed from manned and unmanned vehicles or vessels. They can remain airborne for extended periods, far exceeding traditional unmanned aerial systems. This endurance is facilitated by continuous power and data transmission through a tether, which also provides security against jamming, hacking, or interception. Additionally, the drones can operate without RF emissions in GPS-contested environments, which is crucial in modern robotic warfare.
The US Army's deployment of Hoverfly’s tethered drones in multiple global locations demonstrates their effectiveness in enhancing communication networks and providing persistent ISR capabilities. These systems are essential for maintaining operational readiness and effectiveness in today’s military operations.
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Source: Hoverfly Technologies via Newswire
