The Fotokite System is an innovative, fully autonomous aerial situational awareness solution designed for first responders, providing a comprehensive bird’s-eye view of incidents within seconds. The actively tethered drone launches at the push of a button, requires no pilot, and continuously delivers high-resolution visual and thermal imagery directly to command personnel. Powered through its vehicle-based tether, the system can operate reliably for extended periods, supporting fire departments, law enforcement agencies, and emergency services during time-critical operations.
Thanks to its rugged design and all-weather capabilities, the Fotokite solution remains operational in rain, snow, smoke, and low-light conditions. Real-time transmission of video and telemetry data enhances on-scene decision-making, improves responder safety, and enables more efficient resource coordination. Whether deployed for firefighting, search and rescue missions, or monitoring complex emergency situations, the Fotokite Situational Awareness System provides valuable intelligence for faster, more informed operational leadership.
The Fotokite Sigma was developed for daily use by police, fire departments, rescue organizations, and disaster relief agencies. Fotokite is a complete tethered drone system designed for highly secure flight operations and easy handling. This self-stabilizing emergency services drone solution serves as a real-time situational information system with long-term operational flight capability, offering over 24 hours of continuous flight without the need for dedicated team resources.
The system is housed in a protective roof box that can be easily mounted on vehicle roofs. The box can be opened at the push of a button, allowing for a quick and straightforward launch.
Key Features:
- 24-hour flight operation
- Maximum flight altitude: 45 meters
- Ultra-thin tether cable
- Dual infrared thermal camera (320 x 240 / 27 fps) with a temperature range of -40°C to 400°C, accuracy ± 5%
- Low-light RGB video camera (1920 x 1080 / 30 fps / 12 MP / 16x hybrid zoom)
- IP55 rated for operation in rain, snow, and wind
- Operating temperature range: -10°C to +40°C
- 1.2 kg carbon fiber housing
Included:
- 1x Fotokite Sigma
- 1x Fotokite Command Tablet
- 1x Roof Box
