Insider Brief
- Versaterm partnered with Vantage Robotics to integrate the U.S.-made, NDAA-compliant, Blue UAS–cleared Vesper and Trace drones into its DroneSense by Versaterm public safety platform.
- The integration delivers secure real-time video/telemetry into OpsHub, unified flight/compliance management, and city-scale coordination across UAVs and ground assets for rapid ISR and DFR operations.
- Vesper is available now and Trace is coming soon, with Versaterm to be at IACP 2025.
PRESS RELEASE – Versaterm, a global public safety solutions leader, announced a partnership with Vantage Robotics to integrate the Vesper and Trace UAVs into its public safety platform. These drones join the growing portfolio of secure, NDAA-compliant, Blue UAS cleared and U.S.-manufactured aircraft. Seamless integration with DroneSense by Versaterm’s flight management, compliance and real-time situational awareness tools ensures agencies can deploy with confidence and efficiency.
“Our mission is to provide first responders with secure, reliable technology to protect themselves and their communities,” said Christopher Eyhorn, General Manager of DroneSense by Versaterm. “The addition of Vantage Robotics’ UAVs reflects our vision for a new era of public safety where agencies can deploy high-performance drones as seamlessly as they dispatch patrol units. UAVs are poised to become an essential part of the modern response toolkit.”
The Vesper Public Safety drone is engineered for rugged reliability, extended endurance and high-quality imaging, all within a compact, durable design compliant with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and cleared with the Blue Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) program. It provides agencies with a versatile solution featuring low acoustic signature, modular design and best-in-class low-light capabilities. With the DroneSense by Versaterm integration, agencies can:
- Operate with confidence: As part of the Blue UAS program, Vesper meets rigorous U.S. Department of Defense and federal security standards for trusted drone technology. It features advanced low-light Electro-Optical (EO) engineering with 48x zoom, up to 55 minutes of flight time, 320/640p infrared capability, a robust 10 km radio range, whisper-quiet operation and modular propellers for safe indoor or outdoor use.
- Gain real-time situational awareness: Live video, telemetry and sensor data stream directly into DroneSense by Versaterm OpsHub, empowering commanders to make faster, better-informed decisions.
- Simplify program management: Agencies can oversee pilots, aircraft, flights and compliance reporting within a unified platform.
The Trace Public Safety drone is purpose-built for rapid deployment, versatile Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions, and precision imaging. Compact, durable and Blue UAS-certified, Trace offers agencies a trusted, American-made solution that weighs less than half a pound yet delivers unmatched performance. Features include gimbal-stabilized 48 MP EO, 320/640p infrared options, resistance to 25-kt winds, 40 minutes of flight time, obstacle avoidance, optional prop guards or spotlight and up to 6 km range. Trace is equally effective indoors or outdoors, with minimal safety or detectability risk. With DroneSense by Versaterm integration, agencies can:
- Respond rapidly: Deploy within minutes to deliver immediate aerial intelligence
- Enhance ISR capabilities: Stream secure, real-time EO and thermal video to command centers
- Coordinate seamlessly: Integrate with other UAVs and ground assets in DroneSense by Versaterm
- Secure mission data: Capture, manage and store data in compliance with the highest security standards
“At Vantage Robotics, we created Vesper and Trace to meet the critical demands of public safety missions,” said Tobin Fisher, CEO, Vantage Robotics. “Through our partnership with Versaterm, agencies gain unmatched operational capability while ensuring the highest standards of data security and trust.”
Vesper is available for use within the platform, and Trace will be available soon. Public safety agencies interested in learning more can contact Versaterm or visit booth #1373 during IACP 2025 to see these integrated drone solutions firsthand.
Versaterm acquired DroneSense, a provider of industry-leading software solutions enabling public safety agencies to leverage drone technology for tactical operations, situational awareness and Drone as First Responder (DFR) programs.
Photo credit: Vantage Robotics
