Elistair obtains its first patent for optimized power management technology. The same year the company delivers to Thales the world’s first tethered drone station.

The US Army chooses Elistair solution for persistent security operations. In parallel, Securitas acquires Elistair tethered station for large events security.

Elistair releases the Orion 1, first fully automated complete tethered drone system able to fly for 12h, and receives support from the French procurement agency for its further development.

Elistair products are now deployed in 50 countries across the globe. In France, Paris Police uses the Orion for continuous overwatch during the Ryder cup, one of the biggest international sport competition.

The UK Ministry of Defence selects the Orion as an ISR solution for the Royal Marines. On the same year, Elistair stations are used during the Superbowl in Atlanta for broadcasting and crowd monitoring.

Elistair opens offices in Boston to strengthen its presence in the US, its primary market. Around the same time Elistair releases the Orion 2 with an increased endurance of 50h, and partners with the United Nations World Food Program for disaster recovery.

Elistair raises 7 million euros in series B funding with Omnes Capital to accelerate its international expansion. In the meantime, the company opens an office in Abidjan, Ivory Coast in West Africa.

The Orion 2.1 endures its first flight of 50 hours without interruption. On the same year, Elistair passes the milestone of 1000 products sold worldwide for defense and security operations.

Elistair unveils KHRONOS push-button tethered drone for tactical ISR missions. Deployed from a transportable dronebox in under two minutes, KHRONOS can operate from both fixed and mobile platforms with minimal human input.