1. Crowd Management at Go Ahead Eagles Football Match (Netherlands) with Het Twickelerveld B.V. and the Vigilans Group
During high-attendance matches, Fotokite provides security firms and indirectly the police with a continuous aerial overview of De Adelaarshorst stadium and surrounding streets. Tethered operation ensures uninterrupted flight, offering both visible and thermal views for real-time crowd flow analysis, early identification of bottlenecks, and quick response coordination. The live feed is remotely accessible by the command center, enhancing safety without adding airspace risks.
Benefit: Real-time situational awareness, efficient crowd control, minimal manpower.
2. Zürich Street Parade (Switzerland)
At one of Europe’s largest techno parades, authorities deployed Fotokite units across key junctions and gathering points. The system operates day and night, providing thermal vision for locating heat spots and visible light for monitoring crowd density and emergency access routes. The tethered flight allows uninterrupted operation throughout the 12+ hour event.
Benefit: Non-intrusive, aerial visibility for emergency coordination and rapid deployment decision-making.
3. Nuclear Power Plant Surveillance (Europe)
Deployed at a European nuclear facility, Fotokite offers continuous surveillance over a 1km radius at a height of 45 meters. Integrated thermal cameras inspect high-value infrastructure for anomalies like overheating, while visible cameras monitor site access points. Remote control allows offsite monitoring, ideal for restricted zones and shift-based oversight.
Benefit: Persistent, safe, and remote infrastructure monitoring without exposing staff to radiation-prone areas.
4. Natural Gas Facility Inspection (Netherlands)
Fotokite has be used to monitor intruders and protestors entering a key European gas supplier. Deployed from ground vehicles or installed fixed on the roof of the entrance, the system provides unlimited aerial coverage during both routine inspections and emergencies, detecting thermal anomalies such as gas leaks or intruders. Remote operability ensures that specialists can intervene offsite if required.
Benefit: Efficient and safe infrastructure inspection, early leak detection, continuous site security.
5. Construction Site Monitoring – Urban Expansion Project (Germany)
In large-scale urban development sites, Fotokite is mounted to onsite security vehicles for live site overview. The tethered drone monitors worker activity, equipment logistics, and perimeter integrity during and after working hours. Infrared cameras allow night visibility, aiding theft prevention and safety enforcement.
Benefit: Continuous site visibility, reduced need for manned patrols, and enhanced site safety.
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