Lyon, France, October 21st 2026 – Elistair unveils its new tethered air module for the Parrot ANAFI UKR micro-UAV, compatible with Elistair’s Safe-T and Ligh-T tether stations and allowing hours of uninterrupted flight.
Designed for defense, public safety and critical infrastructure operators who need a continuous aerial view with minimal logistical footprint, the module pairs the ANAFI UKR with Elistair’s tethered stations. Together they form a complete tethered ISR solution for missions such as force protection, perimeter and border surveillance, event security and response support.
The dedicated air module connects the ANAFI UKR to an Elistair tethered station through a micro-tether supplying continuous power. This enables hours of persistent overwatch without interruption. Compatible with both the Ligh-T and Safe-T stations, the system is ready to fly in under two minutes and stays portable and simple to deploy in the field.
“With this new solution, we bring the endurance of tethered operations to a drone that our defense and public safety customers already trust.” Guilhem de Marliave, CEO of Elistair.
“At Parrot, we are committed to providing defense, public safety and critical infrastructure operators with resilient, field-proven aerial solutions that meet the demands of real-world missions. Elistair’s new tethered solution expands the operational capabilities of the ANAFI UKR by enabling persistent aerial surveillance while preserving the portability, ease of deployment and secure architecture our customers rely on. This collaboration illustrates the strength of our ecosystem and our shared commitment to delivering mission-critical intelligence when and where it matters most.” Chris Roberts, Parrot’s Senior Vice President & Chief Revenue Officer
With more than 2,000 tethered stations deployed worldwide by security forces, Elistair relies on more than ten years of field experience and close collaboration with its customers to deliver more capable systems without compromising ease of use.
Orders for the new module are now open.
About Elistair
Elistair is a leader in the design of tethered drones for persistent surveillance and tactical communications. The company’s products are deployed by armed forces, law enforcement, civil security agencies, and private security companies in over 70 countries for event protection, perimeter surveillance, border security, and the establishment of temporary communication networks. Elistair operates from France and North Carolina, USA.
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ABOUT PARROT
Parrot is Europe’s leading group in the field of professional micro-UAVs and 3D mapping and modeling solutions. The Group designs, develops and markets a complementary range of high-performance micro-UAVs and photogrammetry software, serving both operational and analytical needs of security forces, industrial and commercial operators as well as public authorities worldwide.
Parrot integrates artificial intelligence at the core of its microdrone systems, enabling advanced capabilities in autonomous flight, detection, tracking, and analysis in complex environments. Its ANAFI range, renowned for its compact design, robustness and ease of deployment, is built to meet the demanding requirements of critical missions in Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR), public safety, and technical inspection.
Parrot is also behind Pix4D, a leading suite of software solutions for photogrammetry and geospatial data processing. Designed for professionals in surveying, construction, infrastructure, agriculture, public safety and environmental monitoring, Pix4D enables advanced 2D and 3D modeling, mapping and digital twin generation.
Founded in 1994 by Henri Seydoux, Chairman, CEO and main shareholder, Parrot is headquartered in Paris and develops its products in Europe. Manufacturing is carried out in the United States and South Korea, combining technological sovereignty with industrial agility. The Group employs over 450 people and generates most of its revenue, €80 million in 2025, internationally. With subsidiaries in Switzerland, the United States, South Korea, the United Kingdom, Australia, Japan, Germany and Spain, Parrot serves governments, enterprises and operators in more than 50 countries. Parrot is listed on Euronext Paris (FR0004038263 – PARRO). For more information: www.parrot.com, www.pix4d.com
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