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Hoverfly's Spectre 2.0 Tethered Drones Now Delivered and Empowering Customers Worldwide

Thursday, 26 October 2023 01:00 PM

Hoverfly Technologies, Inc.

SANFORD, FL / ACCESSWIRE / October 26, 2023 / Hoverfly Technologies Inc. ("Hoverfly"), the trailblazing leader in tethered drone technology, is delighted to announce that the eagerly awaited Spectre 2.0 tethered system has been successfully delivered to customers around the world. This revolutionary platform is now in the hands of users across diverse industries, reshaping the landscape of mission-critical tethered sUAS applications.

With its official release in May 2023, Spectre 2.0 represents a giant leap in performance and versatility compared to its predecessor. The new platform has been met with enthusiasm, and early adopters have quickly realized the unprecedented advancements and efficiencies it brings to the world of tethered drones.

Spectre 2.0 shares the robustness and rapid deployability that have made Hoverfly tethered UAS systems renowned in the industry. Whether mounted on vehicles or stationed in the field, this system stands soldier-ready and field-proven, capable of delivering on-demand, persistent surveillance and communication network extension, all while adhering to strict MIL-STD 810 standards. Spectre 2.0 was developed from inception with EMI resiliency in mind and flying the wide spectrum of mobile adhoc network (MANET) radios. Additionally, the gross payload capacity of Spectre 2.0 has surged to 5 lbs, enabling users to fly multiple payloads simultaneously, thus providing network range extension capability with radio payloads and surveillance capability with a variety of camera payloads. The open architecture boasts dual Ethernet and power connections on the aircraft, eliminating the need for batteries during long-endurance missions.

Spectre 2.0's design is in strict accordance with MIL-STD 461, ensuring it is purpose-built to excel in radio payload performance for communication network range extension. Renowned for its Variable Height Antenna (VHA) technology, Hoverfly systems have been the cornerstone of soldier networks and robotic combat vehicle programs for years. The improved aircraft design, coupled with its increased payload capacity, allows for seamless radio integration, guaranteeing maximum distance connections even in the most challenging environments.

Kevin Cochie, Co-CEO and Chief Strategy Officer of Hoverfly, expressed his excitement about the groundbreaking capabilities of Spectre 2.0, stating, "We are proud of our exceptional tech team and a company wide innovative culture that resulted in delivering Spectre 2.0 to our customers. Spectre 2.0 offers critical capability such as dual payload operations, precision landing to ground base station, and all-weather GPS denied operation; all capabilities that our dismounted and mounted customers demand in a tethered sUAS system."

Check out hoverflytech.com for more information or call 407-985-4500.

SOURCE: Hoverfly Technologies Inc.

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