Lyon, June 3rd, 2025 – French company Elistair, specialized in tethered drones, has announced its participation in the European project SMAUG (Smart Maritime And Underwater Guardian). This collaborative program, funded by the European Union with nearly €6 million, brings together 21 partners from 7 countries around a common goal: strengthening surveillance and protection of sensitive port and maritime areas.
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Elistair Equips Greece with 13 Tethered Drones to Fight Wildfires
Lyon, May 13, 2025 – Elistair, the French leader in the design and manufacturing of tethered drones for security applications, has announced the award of a major contract to supply 13 surveillance tethered drones to Greek company Terra Spatium. These systems will be integrated into Mobile Operations Centers (MOCs) for the Hellenic Fire Service.
Elistair Awarded €3 Million Contract for Small Tethered UAS by Allied Military Force
Lyon, France, February the 12th, 2025 – Elistair, a global leader in tethered unmanned aerial systems (UAS) for surveillance and reconnaissance, announced that it has been awarded a €3 million contract to supply small tethered UAS to an allied military force.
Elistair and ARX Robotics Partner on Autonomous Drone-UGV Solution
Lyon, France, 26 November 2024 – Elistair, a leading innovator in tethered drone systems, and ARX Robotics, an European autonomous robotics company, have announced a successful partnership to deliver a state-of-the-art Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) solution.
Elistair Wins FRANCE 2030 and Accelerates its Growth
Lyon, October 14, 2024 – Elistair, a global leader in tethered drone technology for defense and public safety, has been named a winner in the “Excellence in Robotics and Smart Machines” initiative under the France 2030 program. Elistair was selected for its work on Khronos, a fully automated tethered DroneBox. This next-generation model will offer significant enhancements, including…
Elistair and Rheinmetall Canada partner on unmanned ISR solution for military users
PARIS—January 16, 2024—Elistair, a leader in long-endurance, tethered unmanned aircraft systems, announced that it has partnered with Rheinmetall Canada Inc. to provide military customers with an on-the-move ISR solution that combines Elistair’s fully automated KHRONOS tethered drone with the Mission Master family of unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs).
Elistair unveils KHRONOS push-button, tethered drone for tactical ISR missions
PARIS — November 7, 2023 — Elistair is proud to announce the official launch of KHRONOS, a fully automated tethered drone system designed for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) missions in challenging, GPS/GNSS-denied and RF-denied environments. Deployed from a transportable dronebox in under two minutes, KHRONOS can operate from both fixed and mobile platforms.
[Interview] Discover Elistair’s journey : “A 50-Hour Revolution in the Skies”
In this article, we’re diving into a summary of Sam Ávila’s original work. Sam is a nanotechnology engineer, and he’s taking you on a ride to explore the world of tethered drones. Meet our CEO, Guilhem de Marliave, the entrepreneur behind our tethered drones that can fly for 50 hours straight, changing the game in security and surveillance.
Elistair Launches ORION 2.2 TE, delivering enhanced capabilities for tactical missions.
London, DSEI Exhibition, September 13, 2023 – Elistair today announced the launch of a new generation of its Orion tethered UAS product line. The Orion 2.2 TE builds on the Orion’s legacy with new tactical functions, an expanded payload range, and a 2-in-1 modular structure to expand its range of capabilities. With the newly integrated Nextvision Raptor…