Hoverfly Technologies (Hoverfly) and their Australian partners, Maser Defence, have successfully delivered Hoverfly Sentry Tethered Unmanned Aerial System (TeUAS) to an Australian Government customer for trial and evaluation. This milestone aligns with major Australian Defence Force (ADF) exercises in 2025, where the Sentry TeUAS will demonstrate its advanced capabilities in real-world operational environments.
This delivery marks Hoverfly's first venture on the Australian continent. The TeUAS is payload agnostic, offering persistent aerial surveillance, communication network range extension, and counter UAS (cUAS) operations, among other mission sets. Its ability to provide continuous airborne operations with an uninterruptible power source is important for defense applications. By integrating seamlessly with existing command and control infrastructure, the Sentry enhances situational awareness, enabling more effective decision-making for leaders on the battlefield.
Announced in February of this year, Hoverfly and Maser Defence have partnered to bring mission-critical capabilities to the modern battlefield. Maser Defence, a provider of defense solutions in Australia, has been instrumental in facilitating the deployment of the Hoverfly Sentry. Their expertise in defense technology integration has allowed for a delivery and transition into trial phases, allowing the Australian Government to evaluate the system's performance under operational conditions.
The inclusion of the Hoverfly Sentry in ADF exercises highlights interest in tethered UAS technology for enhancing battlefield awareness and force protection.
