Spectre

The Spectre is the most advanced tethered drone system available today, purpose-built for tactical communications and ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance) missions. Certified under both Blue List and Green List standards, it is engineered for versatility, persistent aerial presence, and seamless integration with a wide range of radios and payloads. Designed for defense, security, and public safety operations, the Spectre offers unmatched flight duration, secure data transmission, and robust performance in GPS-denied environments.

Features

• Precision Landing: Operates without optical sensors for accurate landings in all weather conditions.
• No RF Emission: All control and data transmission occurs over the tether, eliminating RF interference.
• Open Architecture: Supports a wide array of sensors, radios, and payloads via an open API.
• Field Proven: Deployed with Silvus, Trellisware, MPU5, PRC-163, PRC-161 radios in real-world missions.
• Payload Agnostic: Compatible with multiple radios and sensors including L3 Harris, Viasat, goTenna, and more.
• Power Over Tether: Enables unlimited flight time—hours, days, or weeks—without batteries.
• Tactical Repositioning: Portable and quick to deploy for mobile or stationary missions.
• Intelligent Automatic Tether System: Maintains consistent tension with auto-reel for stable flight.
• Fail-Safe Redundancy: Redundant architecture ensures safe auto-landing during power or signal loss.
• Network Capable: Integrates with existing networks for global data sharing and control.
• Superior Drone Technology: Offers persistent ISR, extended communication range, and autonomous flight capabilities.

How is it used?

The Spectre is deployed in tactical environments to provide persistent aerial surveillance, extend communication networks, and support mission-critical operations. It is launched and recovered quickly using a no-tool landing ring and controlled via ruggedized tablets, PCs, or integrated platforms like ATAK and RaptorX. Its open architecture allows seamless integration with existing systems and SDKs for full or partial control.

Who uses it?

The Spectre is fielded by branches of the U.S. Armed Forces, federal defense agencies, and industry partners. It supports dismounted leaders, mobile units, and command centers requiring secure, high-performance aerial ISR and communications.

Maintenance information

The drone system is designed for field maintenance using a spares kit. It supports continuous operation with a 1500-hour maintenance cycle and includes fail-safe features for power and communication redundancy.

Storage information

The Spectre is stored and transported in two rugged cases with a total weight of 175 lbs (79 kg). Its compact design allows for quick setup in under 10 minutes, making it ideal for rapid deployment in dynamic environments.

What is included?

• Spectre tethered drone