Elistair's new Orion 2 tethered unmanned system is made for military, government, and industry users. Unlike other multi-rotor drones, the Orion 2 hexacopter delivers round-the-clock surveillance for up to 24 hours at a time, making it a true persistent surveillance platform. That is where Elistair’s own Orion 2 comes into the picture. A lightweight yet extremely durable hexacopter, the Orion 2 is designed as a quick-deploy system (automated push-button takeoff and landing) that can stay in the air for 24 hours—something that, previously, could only be done by a helium-filled tactical aerostat, which was a much larger platform and came with a very complicated logistical train.The new Orion 2 is an improvement over the original Orion drone, which has already proven itself with international customers.