Elistair’s Innovative Use of Tethered Drones in Emergency Response

Elistair has unveiled a compelling case study demonstrating the effectiveness of its Ligh-T tethered unmanned aerial system (UAS) power station in delivering continuous aerial surveillance and situational awareness during a simulated refinery fire at Hellenic Petroleum facilities in greece.

For an in-depth look, you can download the complete case study here.

Incident overview

the exercise simulated a fire ignited by a tractor colliding with a pipeline junction that connects two Hellenic Petroleum refineries along with two additional oil and gas entities. Hellenic drones SA, a provider of UAS services, deployed a DJI Inspire 1 drone tethered too Elistair’s Ligh-T station.This setup enabled seamless coordination among the National Fire Brigade, police, and ambulance services.

Rapid deployment and Real-Time data

The entire system was operational within just 8 minutes, providing live-streaming footage from up to 3 kilometers away from the incident. This real-time data was relayed directly to a control room, empowering the fire department’s leadership to make swift, informed decisions based on the live feed.

Enhanced Drone Performance

The Ligh-T power station ensured uninterrupted power supply to the drone, substantially extending its operational duration. in the event of a power failure,a backup battery allowed the drone to remain airborne. Full HD imagery was transmitted directly from the pilot’s mobile device to the control center located 1 kilometer away.

Learn More About Elistair’s solutions

To explore how Elistair’s tethered power stations can enhance situational awareness in high-risk scenarios, be sure to download the full case study from Elistair’s website.

Watch the Simulation in action

Check out the video below to see the simulated refinery fire scenario and the pivotal role played by Elistair’s Ligh-T: