Elistair Platform Family
Tethered
The Elistair Platform Family comprises tethered drone systems designed for continuous aerial surveillance, communication, and temporary infrastructure applications for both military and commercial sectors.
Mission Profile
Elistair tethered drone systems are engineered to provide persistent aerial presence, overcoming the typical endurance limitations of battery-powered drones. By receiving continuous power and data via a micro-tether from a ground station, these platforms can remain airborne for extended periods, making them ideal for long-duration missions where continuous monitoring or communication relay is critical. Their primary role is to act as an elevated sensor or communication node, offering a stable and secure vantage point.
In military and security contexts, Elistair platforms are employed for Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) over fixed positions, force protection, border surveillance, and critical infrastructure monitoring. The tether provides a secure, jam-resistant data link and prevents the drone from being lost or intercepted, enhancing operational security. For commercial applications, they serve in large event security, industrial site monitoring, emergency response, and temporary telecommunications infrastructure, providing reliable aerial coverage without the need for frequent battery changes or complex flight planning. Their rapid deployment capability allows for quick establishment of an aerial observation or communication point in diverse environments.
Key Features
- ▸Unlimited flight endurance via tethered power supply.
- ▸Secure and jam-resistant data transmission through the tether.
- ▸Rapid deployment and ease of operation.
- ▸Enhanced safety due to tether preventing fly-aways.
- ▸Supports various interchangeable payloads including EO/IR cameras and communication relays.
- ▸Reduced logistical footprint compared to battery-swapping drone operations.
- ▸Designed for both military-grade resilience and commercial reliability.
Specifications
- ceiling
- Platform dependent, typically up to 100m for regulatory compliance, some models capable of higher altitudes.
- configuration
- Multi-rotor (quadcopter, hexacopter depending on model).
- endurance
- Unlimited (when tethered and powered by ground station).
- mtow
- Platform dependent, ranging from a few kilograms to over 20 kg.
- payload
- Platform dependent, typically 0.5 kg to 5 kg, supporting various sensor and communication packages.
- propulsion
- Electric motors.
- range
- Limited by tether length, typically 50-200 meters vertical.
- speed
- Not publicly disclosed for tethered flight, primarily designed for stationary or slow-moving persistent observation.
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About the Manufacturer
Elistair appears in the Unmanned Systems Technology platform directory as a manufacturer of unmanned vehicles and autonomous systems. The company's published focus: tethered drone systems for military and commercial applications. Operating from Lyon, France, Elistair serves customers across defense, public safety, industrial, and commercial markets. Visit the official site for current platform specifications, payload options, and procurement information.