Actively tethered UAS
Built for
First Responders
Fotokite Sigma

Fotokite Sigma provides public safety teams with mission-critical situational awareness from elevated perspectives. Fotokite’s actively tethered drones conserve personnel by launching, flying, and landing with the single push of a button; no piloting required.

Fotokite Sigma is authorized and recognized by aviation authorities as a safer alternative to non-actively tethered drones and free-flying public safety drone systems.

New
Introducing Sigma+ with Improved IR+ Thermal Camera

The Sigma+ is a game-changer with its improved design and enhanced performance. This upgraded system features enhanced GPS, an optional powerful IR+ thermal camera, and more.

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Advanced Wide/Zoom and Thermal Cameras
Available in Multiple Configurations
Rugged and IP55 Rated
No Piloting Necessary
Exempt from Pt. 107 and COA (USA)
24+
Hours
Flight Time
150ft
45m
Maximum
Altitude
2.8 lbs (1.3 kg) Carbon Fiber Frame
Advanced Wide/Zoom and Thermal Cameras
Available in Multiple Configurations
2.8 lbs (1.3 kg) Carbon Fiber Frame
24+
Hours
Flight Time
150ft
45m
Maximum
Altitude
Rugged and IP55 Rated
No Piloting Necessary
Exempt from Pt. 107 and COA (USA)
Aerial image of the Fotokite Sigma tethered drone surrounded by smoke from a building fire
Situational Awareness at
the Tap of a Button

Fotokite Live is the native operating software for the Fotokite Sigma. Mission-critical situational awareness is continuously available on a rugged tablet, allowing responders to make increasingly information-driven decisions through a simple, straightforward interface.

Made for
Advanced Camera System

Fotokite’s latest generation camera features a radiometric thermal camera, a wide-angle color camera, and a zoom color camera mounted on a three-axis gimbal. The data from these camera sensors is combined to provide simultaneous video streams to the user at any time.

The dual color camera configuration allows the zoom color video feed to provide 0.5x - 16x hybrid optical and digital zoom.
Integrate with ease

The API is intended to allow customers and partners to build their own integrations and automations with ease.

New
Fotokite API (Preview)

Seamless integration
into existing workflows and software systems

Automated operations
Rather than manual launch and monitor

Flexibility
for custom use-cases

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Aerial image of a firetruck and Fotokite Sigma tethered drone in a forest surrounded by smoke
Stream to Any Device

The Fotokite system can stream live color and thermal to remote viewers over the Internet via Wi-Fi or mobile networks.

Remote Livestream

Viewers
up to 50

Resolution
1080p

Sharing
via secure Link

System Telemetry
Flight Altitude, Position and Heading

Remote Control

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New
Remote Control

Viewers
up to 50

Resolution
1080p

Sharing
via secure Link

System Telemetry
Flight Altitude, Position and Heading

Remote Control
Available *

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* EVLOS (Extended Visual Line of Sight) and BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight) operations require authorization in most countries.

Fotokite with a building fire below.
24 Hour Operation

Operate as long as your mission requires. Integrated into your vehicle’s power supply, the Fotokite Sigma will remain operational for the duration of your mission.

Police officer with a tablet. Fotokite Rooftop box in the background on top of police vehicle.
Field Tested for Public Safety

From live fire responses to search and rescue missions, public safety teams are now using the Fotokite Sigma everyday as an essential tool for their missions. Seamlessly integrate with Axon Evidence.com and stream through Axon Respond.

Fotokite with a building fire below.
24 Hour Operation

Operate as long as your mission requires. Integrated into your vehicle’s power supply, the Fotokite Sigma will remain operational for the duration of your mission.

Fotokite flying in snowy weather.
Safe & Reliable in Any Weather

Reliability is a cornerstone of Fotokite’s technology. While normal public safety drone operations are severely limited in inclement weather conditions, Fotokite’s actively tethered UAS are regularly deployed in rain, snow and windy conditions.

Configurations
Fotokite Sigma is available in two configurations:
Transport Case

The Transport Case configuration allows the use of the Fotokite Sigma to be interchangeable between vehicles and provides flexibility in deploying the system at the scene of an incident.

Rooftop Box

The Rooftop Box configuration is Fotokite’s flagship configuration that provides immediate and completely hands-free increased situational awareness. Designed for integration into SUVs and heavy apparatus vehicle classes, the Rooftop configuration deploys with the push of a button.

Hear from our Customers
Fotokite. Launch and forget.
Having the kite be able to stay up during the duration of the incident without worrying about batteries, FAA regulations or assigning a full time operator is invaluable.
Flying when you need it most.
The simple controls, functions and programmed autonomous actions of the aircraft makes it easy to operate even under stressful conditions and austere weather environments.

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We work with numerous partners to make Fotokite available to first responders around the globe.
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This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No. 856120.
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