Hoverfly
Hoverfly Sentry
SKU#: Hover002
Features
- Persistent Operation: Continuous flight with ground power and 1500-hour maintenance cycle.
- Rapid Deployment: Setup in under 10 minutes from case to altitude.
- All-Weather Performance: Weather-resistant and MIL-STD-810 compliant.
- GPS-Denied Navigation: Proprietary tech enables unmatched precision flight without GPS.
- Precision Landing: Launch and recover without optical sensors in any weather.
- Autonomous Flight: Fully autonomous launch, flight, and landing with minimal training.
- Durable Build: Composite construction for rugged field use.
- Payload Flexibility: Compatible with EO/IR gimbals and custom payload integrations.
- Secure Communications: No RF emissions; all data transmitted over secure tether.
- Advanced Control Options: Operable via ruggedized tablet, PC, ATAK, RaptorX, and SDK.
- Field-Swappable Payload Bay: Open architecture for quick payload changes.
- Mobile Connectivity: Communications relay extends range by dozens of miles/km.
- Open Architecture: Open API supports a wide range of sensors, radios, and payloads.
- Field Proven: Blue sUAS deployed with Silvus, TrellisWare, MPU5, PRC-163, PRC-161 radios.
- Developer Friendly: .NET SDK and REST API available for integration.
- Certified and Trusted: AMAG certified and widely fielded in combat scenarios.
Hoverfly Sentry is a tethered VTOL multirotor sUAS designed for persistent aerial surveillance and secure communications. Powered from the ground via a resilient tether, it delivers continuous multi-day operation and is deployable from vehicles, buildings, or ground stations. It is a mission-critical solution for ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance) and VHA (Vehicle-Held Antenna) operations, especially in GPS-denied environments.
How is it used?
Hoverfly Sentry is deployed in tactical and strategic scenarios requiring persistent aerial presence. It is mounted on vehicles, rooftops, or ground stations and launched to provide ISR and communications relay. Operators use handheld tablets or networked systems to control the unit, which autonomously manages flight and landing. It is ideal for base security, target identification, and teaming with other unmanned systems.
Who uses it?
Military forces, homeland security, emergency responders, and tactical communication teams rely on Hoverfly Sentry for reliable aerial surveillance and communications. It is especially valuable in combat zones, disaster response, and remote operations.
Maintenance information
Hoverfly Sentry supports field maintenance with a spares kit and has a 1500-hour maintenance cycle. Components are easily replaceable without specialized tools. Battery backups in both the aircraft and base ensure auto-landing in case of power loss.
Storage information
The system is stored in two rugged transport cases with a total weight of 100 lbs (45 kg). Its compact and durable design allows for easy mobility and protection during transit and deployment.
What is included?
• Hoverfly Sentry aircraft
- Payloads: EO/IR - 120x optical/digital zoom, 1080p visible, 640x512 thermal, fully stabilized
- Flight Duration: Continuous operation
- Operating Altitude: 60 meters / 200 feet
- Environmental: Weather resistant (MIL-STD-810 compliant)
- Operational Wind Limits: Landing - 15 mph, Operational - 25 mph
- Aircraft Weight: 3.2 kg
- Base Weight: 20.5 kg
- Control Interfaces: Ruggedized tablet, PC, ATAK, RaptorX, SDK
- Launch/Recovery: Quick attachment, no-tool landing ring
- Power Input: 90-240VAC, 2000 Watt, NATO plug adapter
- Transport: 2 cases, total weight 100 lbs / 45 kg
- Setup Time: Less than 10 minutes
- Maintenance: Field replacement with spares kit
- Communications Relay: TrellisWare TSM MANET, Silvus StreamCaster MU-MIMO, Persistent Systems EM MANET, goTenna Pro X
- Compatible Gimbals: NextVision Raptor EO/IR, Trillium Orion HD25
- Model: HF-Sentry