PegaPod provides tethered drone lighting platforms that deliver 250 k to 1 M lumens via a ground‑based power tether, enabling multi‑hour, high‑intensity illumination without onboard batteries. The system launches in under ten minutes, is remotely controlled, and offers scalable, energy‑efficient lighting for construction, emergency response, event production, and federal‑compliant government applications.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Product
Problem
Large‑scale outdoor projects and emergency operations often rely on static floodlights or generators that are heavy, power‑hungry, and require extensive setup time, limiting flexibility and increasing operational costs. Deploying sufficient illumination for construction sites, disaster zones, or nighttime events can be logistically complex and may not meet safety or regulatory requirements. Consequently, stakeholders face delays and higher risk when adequate lighting is unavailable or difficult to provision.
Solution
PegaPod offers tethered drone lighting platforms that generate 250,000 to 1,000,000 lumens using its patented GFlux™ technology. The drones are powered via a ground‑based tether, enabling continuous operation for several hours without onboard batteries. Because the system is lightweight and portable, crews can launch and position the light source within minutes, reducing setup labor and equipment footprint. GFlux™ delivers industry‑leading light‑per‑watt efficiency, lowering energy consumption while maintaining high‑intensity output. The platform supports modular configurations, including a federal‑compliant version that meets U.S. procurement and security standards. Users control the drones remotely through a standard ground console, allowing precise illumination of targeted areas while maintaining safety zones. The solution is applicable across construction, emergency response, and event production contexts where rapid, scalable lighting is essential.
Target Audience
Primary customers are construction site managers, emergency services (fire, search‑and‑rescue, disaster relief), and event production firms that require rapid, high‑intensity outdoor lighting. Government agencies procuring secure, federally compliant illumination solutions also constitute a key market segment.
Features
- Tethered drone architecture with ground‑based power supply for multi‑hour continuous operation
- Patented GFlux™ light engine delivering 250 k, 500 k, 1 M, or 150 k lumen options with superior lumen‑per‑watt efficiency
- Quick‑launch mechanism and automated flight stabilization for sub‑10‑minute deployment
- Remote ground control interface with real‑time positioning and illumination adjustment
- Modular hardware kits, including a federal‑ready configuration compliant with FCC and U.S. security procurement rules
- Scalable system design allowing multiple units to be coordinated for expansive area coverage
- Integrated safety features such as geofencing, automatic tether monitoring, and fail‑safe landing protocols