Spooky Action develops tethered drones that utilize a proprietary ground-to-air power system, enabling ultra-endurance flight for applications requiring extended aerial intelligence. Their technology provides reliable connectivity and observation capabilities in challenging environments, addressing the limitations of traditional drones and helicopters.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Traditional drones and helicopters have limited flight times and can be unreliable in challenging environments, restricting their use for applications requiring continuous aerial intelligence, connectivity, and observation. These limitations hinder effective monitoring, communication, and response efforts in sectors like telecommunications, public safety, and disaster recovery.
Solution
Spooky Action provides tethered drone systems that enable ultra-endurance flight, addressing the limitations of traditional aerial solutions. Their tethered drones utilize a proprietary ground-to-air power system, allowing for continuous operation and eliminating the need for battery changes or refueling. This technology delivers reliable connectivity and persistent aerial observation capabilities, even in harsh conditions. Spooky Action offers several products, including flying cell towers for rapid connectivity, aerial observation platforms, and tether systems that extend the flight time of existing drones.
Target Audience
The primary customers are telecom companies, government entities, public safety organizations, and disaster response teams requiring reliable, long-duration aerial connectivity and surveillance.
Features
- Proprietary ground-to-air power system for continuous, ultra-endurance flight
- Telelift: Flying cell tower providing rapid connectivity in challenging environments
- Watchtower: High-powered tethered drone for persistent aerial observation
- Superfly: Tether system compatible with major enterprise drones, extending flight time by 10+ hours
- Custom solutions: Configurable to carry payloads up to 10 kgs (22 lbs)
- NDAA Compliant systems designed and assembled in the USA