Comprehensive ISR Platform

RECON builds a next-generation surveillance drone around the Hoverfly TeUAS, providing persistent situational awareness with advanced camera gimbals and AI vision.

Uninterrupted situational awareness from 200 ft – Maintain a continuous aerial vantage point, delivering a live video feed that eliminates blind spots and enhances threat detection.
Leading ISR technologies – Equipped with cutting-edge EO/IR camera gimbals, precision stabilization, and advanced onboard processing for superior imaging in any environment.
Augment security with AI vision – Intelligent video analytics identify, classify, and track objects of interest in real time, reducing operator workload and increasing mission effectiveness.

CUSTOMERS AND DEPLOYMENTS

Security and Defense customers need all-encompassing ISR solutions – From force protection to homeland security, RECON provides persistent overwatch to safeguard critical missions.
Ideal for base, border, and infrastructure security deployments – Enhance monitoring of perimeters, checkpoints, and vital assets with continuous aerial surveillance.

Optimized for fixed-site operations – Designed to establish secure, long-term ISR outposts that deliver uninterrupted coverage without the complexity of mobile platforms.

RECON TURNKEY SOLUTION

Ready-to-deploy ISR capability – Delivered as a complete package with TeUAS, camera gimbal, tether kit ground station, and accessories pre-configured for rapid fielding.
Customizable payload options – Expand EO/IR capabilities with AI Vision and more sophisticated camera gimbals.
Streamlined procurement and support – Available through Hoverfly’s HIVE solution set and backed by expert integration, training, and sustainment support.

UNMATCHED BASE PLATFORM

Powered by Hoverfly tethered drone technology – Proven reliability with continuous power and secure data through ruggedized tether technology.
Persistent endurance, zero downtime – Operates indefinitely without battery swaps or launch-and-recover cycles, ensuring operators never lose visibility.
Trusted by defense and security leaders – Built, tested, and fielded for mission-critical operations by U.S. and allied forces worldwide.

Tier 3

Sentry Core Series (CS) – Base Sentry TeUAS without OTM/GPS-denied capabilities
PTZ2 Camera Gimbal
Ruggedized Tablet
Standard Training
Standard 1 Year Warranty

Tier 2

Sentry TeUAS
NextVision Raptor Camera Gimbal
Ruggedized Tablet
Field Replaceable Unit (FRU)
Standard Training
Standard 1 Year Warranty

TIER 1

Spectre TeUAS
NextVision Raptor Camera Gimbal
Athena AI Vision (SightLine Intelligence)
Ruggedized Tablet
Field Replaceable Unit (FRU)
Standard Training
2 Year Warranty

NEXT-GENERATION SURVEILLANCE

RECON integrates a fusion of next-generation technologies into one persistent ISR platform. Built around Hoverfly TeUAS, it provides scalable, modular, and intelligent aerial overwatch for static security and defense operations.

Advanced camera gimbals and optics – High-resolution EO/IR payloads with precision stabilization for crystal-clear day and night surveillance.
AI-enhanced vision – Automated object detection, classification, and tracking to reduce operator burden and increase mission effectiveness.
Secure tethered data handling – Encrypted, interference-resistant data streams that protect mission-critical information in contested environments.
Mission adaptability – Configurable payload options that allow operators to tailor RECON to evolving surveillance requirements.
RECON brings autonomy, reliability, and persistent coverage together—delivering unmatched situational awareness for defense, security, and critical infrastructure protection.

WORLD CLASS SUPPORT

Hoverfly backs every system with the industry’s most dedicated support, ensuring our end users succeed in every mission.

Expert training and onboarding – Intensive instruction for operators and maintainers to maximize performance from day one.
Payload and mission integration – Hands-on assistance to configure sensors and mission packages to operational needs.
Sustainment and field support – Responsive product support teams ready to troubleshoot, repair, and keep systems mission-ready.
Continuous innovation – Engineers who refine and evolve Hoverfly solutions in direct alignment with customer feedback and emerging mission demands.
Hoverfly customers gain more than a system—they gain a long-term partner dedicated to delivering leading tethered drone solutions, trusted expertise, and reliable support at every step.

HIVE Tethered Drone Ecosystem

Hoverfly’s HIVE ecosystem empowers operators with modular, mission-ready ISR and communication capabilities across diverse operational environments. From persistent overwatch to mobile command and live event security, each HIVE solution is designed for rapid deployment, seamless integration, and unmatched performance—delivering scalable solutions for today’s most critical missions.

RECON

Persistent ISR

Maintain a constant elevated vantage point with leading sensors and AI-vision to ensure uninterrupted overwatch and situational awareness across critical mission zones.
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SPEARHEAD

On-The-Move

Mountable to vehicles or vessels, SPEARHEAD enables live ISR during movement for real-time intelligence and secure overwatch in mobile environments.
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RELAY

Variable Height Antenna (VHA)

Extend tactical communications to 200 feet, creating a persistent, elevated comms bubble that keeps command agile and securely connected.
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SHIELD

Live Overwatch Drone

Deliver continuous live-streaming for security and event monitoring with seamless integration into SIEM and existing surveillance infrastructure.
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NEXUS

Unmanned Teaming

Interconnect unmanned systems to multiply ISR and strike capabilities while expanding command range up to 10x via elevated network extension.
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WHO WE ARE

Hoverfly Technologies is the leader in tether-powered aerial drone systems. Over time, we have evolved from creating flight controllers to designing and providing industry-leading tethered drones for defense, communication, and security solutions.

About Us

In the Field

Our tethered drones are fielded by branches of the Armed Forces and industry partners to provide a mobile ad-hoc network of flying communications or ISR nodes.

Made in the USA

Our drones are proudly designed, built, and supported in the U.S.A. Committed to quality, reliability, and ingenuity, we harness American expertise to deliver cutting-edge tethered-drone solutions tailored to the unique needs of our customers.

THE HIVE ADVANTAGE

Experience the HIVE Advantage and revolutionize your aerial operations with unparalleled precision, adaptability, and reliability:

Precision Landing

Our proprietary and patented landing capabilities ensure pinpoint accuracy, even in challenging environments. Launch and recover without optical sensors for seamless deployment and retrieval.

Open Architecture

With an open API, HIVE offers unparalleled flexibility, allowing for seamless integration of third-party payloads, sensors, and software solutions tailored to your specific mission requirements.

Field-Proven Reliability

Trusted by military and civilian users worldwide, Hoverfly systems have undergone rigorous testing and real-world deployments, delivering consistent performance in the most demanding conditions. Our tethered drones are Blue sUAS fielded and maintained by our forces flying Silvus, Trellisware, MPU5, Ultra, PRC-163, and PRC-161 radios.

Autonomous Operations

Leverage our intelligent autonomous flight control to streamline your operations. Our simple and intuitive control interface reduces workload and maximizes efficiency.

Rapid Deployment

Designed for rapid deployment and minimal setup time, HIVE empowers operators to quickly launch and execute missions, providing immediate aerial reconnaissance and communications capabilities whenever and wherever needed.

Scalable Solutions

From small-scale tactical reconnaissance to large-scale communications and monitoring missions, HIVE offers scalable solutions tailored to your organization’s size, scope, and operational needs.

Continuous Innovation

Committed to staying ahead of the technological curve, Hoverfly invests in ongoing research and development, ensuring our customers benefit from the latest advancements in tethered technology and capabilities.

Experience the HIVE Advantage and elevate your aerial operations to new heights. Join the ranks of satisfied customers who rely on Hoverfly for unmatched performance, versatility, and mission success.

Unlike free-flying drones limited by battery life, RECON is a tethered ISR platform that provides uninterrupted aerial coverage from 200 ft for as long as needed. This means operators maintain persistent situational awareness without downtime from launch, recovery, or recharging cycles.

RECON is optimized for static deployments where continuous aerial overwatch is critical. It is ideal for securing forward operating bases, borders, checkpoints, critical infrastructure, and other fixed sites that require persistent ISR without interruption.

RECON ISR

UNPARALLELED SITUATIONAL AWARENESS