ELEVATED SECURITY AND SAFETY PLATFORM
SHIELD delivers persistent aerial overwatch for public safety, emergency response, and large-scale event operations. Built on Hoverfly’s HIVE ecosystem, it provides continuous live-streaming video, secure communications, and rapid situational awareness, empowering agencies to protect people, assets, and infrastructure from above.
- Continuous Elevated Surveillance — Maintain a 200-foot aerial vantage point for uninterrupted live video feeds and enhanced event monitoring.
- Seamless Integration – Connect directly into existing VMS and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems for unified command visibility.
- Real-Time Response Coordination – Link field units, command posts, and emergency services with live, high-bandwidth video to improve coordination and decision-making.
CUSTOMERS AND DEPLOYMENTS
Built for public safety, law enforcement, and critical event security, SHIELD provides continuous situational awareness where it matters most, from large gatherings and disaster response to infrastructure protection.
- Ideal for rapid deployment and sustained operations – Quickly establish overwatch for stadiums, concerts, parades, or emergency incidents with minimal footprint and zero downtime.
- Optimized for joint operations – Enables police, fire, and emergency agencies to share live intelligence, strengthening inter-agency coordination and public safety outcomes.
SHIELD TURNKEY SOLUTION
- Complete live overwatch capability – Delivered as a ready-to-deploy package including Hoverfly TeUAS, EO/IR camera payload, MESH radios, and full integration support.
- Interoperable and adaptable – Integrates with major VMS platforms, SIEMs, and secure radio networks for seamless command-and-control integration.
- Supported by Hoverfly’s HIVE ecosystem – Comprehensive training, sustainment, and technical support ensure reliable, mission-ready performance from day one.
UNMATCHED BASE PLATFORM
- Powered by Hoverfly tethered drone technology – Proven, rugged, and all-weather capable, delivering continuous endurance and secure data links.
- Persistent endurance, zero downtime – Operates indefinitely without battery swaps, ensuring constant visibility during extended missions or prolonged events.
- Trusted by leading public safety and security agencies – Deployed nationwide for crowd safety, emergency response, and infrastructure protection where reliability and real-time intelligence are essential.
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 COMMUNICATIONS & CONNECTIVITY
SHIELD integrates next-generation technologies into a live aerial security and situational awareness platform. Built around Hoverfly TeUAS, SHIELD delivers scalable, modular, and intelligent overwatch capabilities for law enforcement, public safety agencies, and event security operations.
- Persistent aerial vantage point – Maintain a continuous 200 ft elevated position for live video streaming, surveillance, and enhanced situational awareness across large or complex areas.
- Secure, interference-free data handling – Provides hardwired data transmission to ensure uninterrupted, private video feeds in dense or signal-restricted environments.
- Integrated public safety connectivity – Enables coordination between command centers and field personnel with real-time visuals that support rapid response and informed decision-making.
- Mission adaptability – Seamlessly integrates with VMS, SIEM, and emergency response systems, scaling from localized event monitoring to citywide security operations.
SHIELD combines persistence, reliability, and intelligence—delivering continuous live overwatch and elevated awareness for public safety, emergency management, and major event operations in any environment.
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 UsIn 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.
SHIELD connects directly to security platforms, streaming live HD video and telemetry into existing surveillance networks. Its hard-wired data link ensures secure, real-time visibility across command centers and field teams.
Ideal for public events, disaster response, and critical infrastructure protection, SHIELD provides continuous aerial overwatch to enhance coordination, visibility, and rapid decision-making across agencies.
Made In the USA
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