Actively Tethered Drones for Emergency Response l Fotokite

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 saves team resources by launching, flying, and landing with the single push of a button; no piloting necessary. 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.

Fotokite Live: Easy to Use

Fotokite Live is Fotokite Sigma's native operating software. Mission critical situational awareness information is continuously available on included rugged tablets and allows teams to make increasingly information-driven decisions through a simple, straightforward interface.

RGB Camera

Thermal Camera

RGB video resolution with 5x digital zoom is 720p/30fps

24h Operation

Operate as long as your mission needs it. Integration into the power supply from your vehicle keeps the Fotokite Sigma operational for the duration of your mission.

Field Tested. Firefighter Approved.

firefighter operating fotokite tethered UAV command tablet for aerial thermal situation awareness

From live fire responses to search and rescue missions, firefighters are now using the Fotokite Sigma on a daily basis as an essential tool for their missions.

Safe & Reliable in any Weather

tethered drone UAV flying in harsh weather conditions such as snow

Reliability is one of the cornerstones of Fotokite's technologies. While normal public safety drone use is widely limited in inclement weather conditions, Fotokite actively tethered UAS is regularly deployed in rain, snow, and windy conditions.

Configurations

Fotokite Sigma is available in three configurations:

Rooftop Box

Transport Case

Tray Mount

The Rooftop Box configuration is Fotokite's flagship configuration, enabling elevated situational awareness immediately and completely hands-free. Designed for integration into SUV and heavy apparatus vehicle classes, the Rooftop configuration deploys with the single push of a button.

tethered UAV placed in the rooftop of the vehicle

Hear from our Customers

Fotokites are used as a reactive tool.

They assist in search and rescue efforts, like a building collapse or the search for a teenager in the East River. They provide aerial situational awareness and support for boots on the ground.

Michael Gulinello,
Captain Commanding Officer
New York Police Department

A bird’s eye view for large events.

Fotokite provided situational awareness and a common operating picture for all. This was to ensure that everyone remained safe during the expression of First Amendment rights exercises.

Paul Miyamoto,
Sheriff
San Francisco Police Department

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.

Larry Young
Battalion Chief
Kansas City Fire Department

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.

Chris Sadler
Deputy Chief
York County Department of Fire & Life Safety

Rebecca Weiner, Intelligence & Counterterrorism Deputy Commissioner, NYPD, USA

Mark Salter, Group Manager, Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service, UK

Scott Douglas, Captain, Oklahoma City Fire Department, US

Tadd Wegener, Batallion Chief, City of Merrill, US

Flown by

Los Angeles Fire Department, US

Paris Fire Brigade, France

New York Fire Department, US

Zurich Fire & Rescue, Switzerland

Chicago Fire Department, US

Milan Fire Brigade, Italy

City of Ottawa Fire Service, Canada

Geneva Fire & Rescue, Switzerland

Cornwall Fire & Rescue, UK

Innherred Fire & Rescue, Norway

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Partners / Distributors

We work with numerous partners to make Fotokite available to first responders around the globe.

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Axon

Brandschutztechnik Schlichtiger GmbH

ITURRI

Teisen

Public Safety Training & Response Group

News

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Fotokite secures investment round, achieves strong growth and expands global reach

Fotokite has secured around CHF 10 M ($ 11 M) investment to further accelerate its growth, bolster its R&D and expand its operations globally.

Securely tethered UAV by Fotokite aids NYPD counterterrorism efforts at New Year’s Eve

New York City PD has fortified its counter-terrorism measures with the integration of Fotokites into their security infrastructure.

Cabled drone Fotokite prevents fire re-ignition protecting property at Plaza Cinema

Fotokite’s role in preventing re-ignition showcases how advanced cabled drone solutions contribute to the efficiency and safety of firefighting efforts.