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Tethered UAV Systems: Use Cases and Recommandations

Tethered UAV Systems: Use Cases and Recommandations

Tethered UAV systems have specific use cases where their strengths – persistence, secure comms, and quick deployment – provide an operational edge. Below are four primary applications relevant to military and border ISR professionals, each aligning with lessons learned and current doctrine.

Rethinking Recon: How Tethered UAV Change ISR Doctrine

Rethinking Recon: How Tethered UAV Change ISR Doctrine

Modern military operations are defined by the need for persistent intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) even in highly contested environments. Traditional ISR assets – from satellites to untethered drones – provide invaluable data but face limitations in endurance, electromagnetic warfare resilience, and risk exposure to enemy defenses.

UGV and Drone: 4 Advantages on the Battlefield

UGV and Drone: 4 Advantages on the Battlefield

UGV and Drone : 4 advantages on the battlefield  Elistair Team8 minutesShare the article Technological advancements in the defense sector reshape missions execution. Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) solutions, (also known as an autonomous ground vehicle), have...

What is C5ISR and Why Is It Vital for Modern Defense?

What is C5ISR and Why Is It Vital for Modern Defense?

What is C5ISR and Why Is It Vital for Modern Defense?  Elistair Team8 minutes Share the article In an era where military threats are complex and unpredictable, C5ISR emerges as a critical defense framework. C5ISR combines Command, Control, Communications,...

5 Ways Drones Enhance Military Security

5 Ways Drones Enhance Military Security

In the ever-evolving landscape of military operations, ensuring soldier safety remains an absolute priority. The integration of drones into military strategies is revolutionizing how nations approach security concerns and battlefield tactics. We explore how UAVs, including tethered drones, are improving soldier safety in the USA and worldwide.

How powerful is DRI in drone surveillance ?

How powerful is DRI in drone surveillance ?

How powerful is DRI in drone surveillance ? Elistair Team8 minutesShare the articleIn the realm of drone surveillance, Detection, Recognition, and Identification (DRI) represent critical metrics that define the performance of a camera system. These metrics are...

The Skills Needed for Tactical Drones Sensor Operators

The Skills Needed for Tactical Drones Sensor Operators

The Skills Needed for Tactical Drones Sensor OperatorsElistair Team6 minutesShare the articleThe sensor operator, or drone camera operator, of tactical drones plays a key role in the mission success. They are in charge of collecting actionable intelligence that will...

Communication network setup using tethered drones

Communication network setup using tethered drones

Communication Network Setup Using Tethered DronesFeedback from Northcom expertsNorthcom experts explain how they created a 200km wide network for the Norwegian Army, using the Orion HL Tethered Drone and their Radionor Tactical Relay. Watch this replay and discover...