Elistair
French tethered drone pioneer founded in 2014, making persistent aerial surveillance systems deployed by security and military forces in over 70 countries.
Elistair is a French manufacturer of tethered drone systems and automated tethering stations, founded in 2014 by Guilhem de Marliave and Timothee Penet and headquartered in Dardilly, near Lyon. The company develops complete tethered UAS solutions combining powered ground stations with third-party and proprietary drone platforms, enabling persistent aerial surveillance without battery-swap interruptions. Key products include the Safe-T 2 tethering station—the world's most deployed tether station, with over 500 users globally including the UN and U.S. Army—providing continuous power up to 2,200 W and optional fiber optic uplink.
The Khronos Dual Payload, debuted at Milipol 2025, integrates electro-optical and tactical radio payloads for 24-hour continuous operation at 60 meters altitude. Systems are deployed by militaries, police forces, and security agencies in more than 70 countries. Elistair has raised approximately EUR 8.34 million across six funding rounds.
Primary type & automation activities this supplier delivers:
Safe-T 2 Tethering Station
Automated tethering station compatible with 6S/12S drones, delivering up to 2,200 W continuous power and high-speed data with optional fiber optic uplink.
Khronos Dual Payload
Tethered drone system integrating EO camera and tactical radio payload for 24-hour persistent surveillance up to 60 meters altitude.
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Contact Elistair
WEBSITE
https://elistair.comPHONE
+1 (910) 945 8959HEADQUARTERS
France
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Founded
2014
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Manufacturer
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Europe
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