Created in 2014 and based in Lyon (France), and Wilmington (USA), Elistair designs and manufactures smart and automated tethered drone systems for perimeter protection, border surveillance and large event security. Thanks to its micro-tether technology, Elistair has solved the problem of drone battery life. Elistair’s products are used by armed forces, civil security services and a number of private companies, in more than 70 countries. When connected to a generator or the electric grid, the micro-tether powers the drone continuously, allowing it to function for day into night operations without interruption. It also secures data exchanges between the drone and its operator, which is effective against hacking & other interference. Elistair mainly works with national security & defense organizations, offering them two patented product ranges: - KHRONOS fully automated tethered DroneBox for static & mobile mission - ORION 2.2 TE heavylift tethered drone - SAFE-T & LIGH-T stations