# Hoverfly Spectre Tethered UAS: Hoverfly Technologies drone Canonical ID: `c69dff08-49cb-4ab7-82ca-47b4679ab00a` - **Slug:** hoverfly-spectre - **Form factor:** aerial ([Drones](/drones)) - **Maturity stage:** production - **Lifecycle:** active - **Deployments registered:** 2 ## Deployments - [hoverfly-spectre-us-mexico-border-usa](/deployments/hoverfly-spectre-us-mexico-border-usa.md) at United States (US-Mexico border security) (id: `14136efd-0480-424f-8399-0cd388020457`) - [hoverfly-spectre-united-states](/deployments/hoverfly-spectre-united-states.md) at United States (id: `b7e9c14c-63d8-40c2-9e2c-84e92510ec58`) ## Supply chain _No verified supply relationships on file. Supply-chain coverage is being added across the registry; check back as the seed populates this model's suppliers._ _Suppliers appear when verified with at least two strong sources. Sources are append-only; corrections add new sources rather than rewrite history._ ## Common questions ### What is Hoverfly Spectre Tethered UAS? NDAA-compliant tethered UAS providing persistent aerial surveillance and communications relay. Can remain airborne for hours or days via secure tether power. First tethered drone on DIU Blue UAS List. ### How much does Hoverfly Spectre Tethered UAS cost? Hoverfly Spectre Tethered UAS's price is not publicly disclosed. DEPLOY has no verified price on record for Hoverfly Spectre Tethered UAS from Hoverfly Technologies. Physical-AI systems like this are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price; check the manufacturer for the latest. ### Is Hoverfly Spectre Tethered UAS actually deployed in the real world? Yes. Hoverfly Spectre Tethered UAS is independently verified in real-world operation on the DEPLOY registry, confirmed at named deployment sites with primary sources: not a concept, render, or demo-only. ### Who makes Hoverfly Spectre Tethered UAS? Hoverfly Spectre Tethered UAS is made by Hoverfly Technologies, based in Sanford, Florida, USA. ### Where is Hoverfly Spectre Tethered UAS deployed? 2 verified deployments of Hoverfly Spectre Tethered UAS are on the DEPLOY registry, including at United States (US-Mexico border security), United States. ### Can you buy Hoverfly Spectre Tethered UAS? Hoverfly Spectre Tethered UAS is in commercial deployment and is sold to operators; contact the manufacturer to buy, and see the pricing section for any recorded price. ### What are alternatives to Hoverfly Spectre Tethered UAS? On the DEPLOY registry, comparable aerial robots to Hoverfly Spectre Tethered UAS include Zipline Platform 2 (P2), Wing Delivery Aircraft, MQ-9 Reaper, Prime Air MK30. ### How does Hoverfly Spectre Tethered UAS compare to Zipline Platform 2 (P2)? Hoverfly Spectre Tethered UAS and Zipline Platform 2 (P2) (Zipline · 13 deployments) are both aerial robots on the DEPLOY registry. Hoverfly Spectre Tethered UAS has 2 verified deployments on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy. ### What is Hoverfly Spectre Tethered UAS's maturity stage? Hoverfly Spectre Tethered UAS is at the production stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Production stage means high-volume manufacture and commercial-scale deployments are sustained. ## Sources (1) 1. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/hoverfly-technologies-secures-20-million-series-b-investment-to-accelerate-growth-and-strengthen-us-drone-capabilities-302577305.html ## The verified answers - [Which robots are deployed in the most cities](/which-robots-are-deployed-in-the-most-cities.md) - [Which types of robots are deployed the most](/which-types-of-robots-are-deployed-the-most.md) _API: GET /v1/models/c69dff08-49cb-4ab7-82ca-47b4679ab00a · canonical URL: /models/hoverfly-spectre_