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Fotokite Sigma launches in Europe, aiding first responders

Josh Spires - Feb. 19th 2021 6:46 am PT @JoshSpires_

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Tethered drone manufacturer Fotokite has announced the European launch of its Sigma drone solution, aiding first responders. The announcement was made with the help of a video, taking the viewer through some of the use cases of the Sigma tethered drone.

Fotokite partners with Desautel Group to aid firefighters

Josh Spires - Oct. 22nd 2020 8:17 am PT @JoshSpires_

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Tethered drone maker Fotokite has partnered with French Desautel Group to aid firefighters on the front line with a set of eyes in the sky. The Fotokite drone will be directly integrated into future fire trucks with the ability to add it to current ones as well.

Axon, Fotokite partner to offer autonomous drone solutions

Josh Spires - Aug. 26th 2020 8:20 am PT @JoshSpires_

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Axon and Fotokite have partnered to offer an all-in-one autonomous tethered drone solution for commercial clients. The partnership will allow Axon to introduce an aerial system along with safety tools from Fotokite into its Axon Air program.

Fotokite launches roof-mounted first-responder drone

Sean Captain - May. 20th 2020 10:26 am PT @seancaptain

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Fotokite already offers a clever response to two challenges for deploying drones: limited battery life and the need for a certified pilot. And now it’s tackling a third challenge with its new product: How to deploy a drone as quickly as possible in a first responder situation.

Fotokite takes home $1 million in Genius NY drone competition

Haye Kesteloo - Apr. 11th 2018 1:04 pm PT

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Switzerland-based drone manufacturer, Fotokite took home the Grand Prize of $1 million in the Genius NY drone competition. Fotokite has developed a tethered unmanned aerial device that can stay in the air indefinitely. Not too long ago, CNN actually obtained FAA approval to fly this drone over people.