SOFIC 2017: Ballooning market for ISR aerostats (video)

18th May 2017 - 16:15 GMT | by Grant Turnbull in Tampa

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Florida-based company Drone Aviation is showcasing its range of tethered drones and balloons at this year’s SOFIC in Tampa, Florida.

Speaking to Shephard, Art Hughes explains a little more about their utility for special forces as an ISR collection tool using a variety of payloads.

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