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A tethered drone solution adapted to the marine environment
Sentinelle
SENTINELLE is an aerial surveillance system enabling rapid deployment of a tethered drone from either a vessel or a land vehicle.
Entering operational service with the French Navy in 2025, the system ensures safe launch and recovery even while the platform is in motion.
Powered continuously from a ground or onboard station, SENTINELLE delivers extended operational endurance and enables persistent surveillance of maritime and coastal areas.
Images and data from the sensors are transmitted in real time and discreetly via the cable, facilitating anomaly detection, environmental monitoring, and the security of maritime operations.
SENTINELLE is delivered as a Plug&Play kit.
OPERATIONAL ADVANTAGES
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Unlimited endurance capability
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Tether-secured flight operations
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Intuitive flight control software with integrated autonomous tracking mode
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Jamming resistance with zero radio emissions (command and data transmitted via tether)
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Automatic launch and recovery from moving platforms
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Dynamic vehicle tracking capability
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Adjustable flight altitude up to 150 m (option 300m)
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Payload capacity up to 30 kg
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Designed for harsh environments (marine conditions, extreme temperatures)
APPLICATIONS
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Surveillance of sensitive areas (public events, industrial sites, borders)
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Communication relay operations
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Detection and tracking of movements (vessels, personnel)
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Maritime search and rescue operations, day and night
KIT CONTENTS
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1 mobile vehicle base (50 × 50 × 50 cm – 35 kg), equipped with an altitude-controlled winch system
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1 compact control unit designed for direct integration with the drone system
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1 power converter enabling the removal of onboard batteries
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1 software suite featuring an intuitive control interface
OPTIONAL PAYLOAD
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HD / IR camera
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Communication relay system
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AIS (Automatic Identification System)
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Laser rangefinder
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Electronic warfare / jamming payload
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Package deployment system
