Hoverfly Technologies has officially unveiled Hoverfly NEXUS (Network Extension of Unmanned Systems) following its successful debut at Tough Stump Rodeo 2025. Designed to push the boundaries of modern warfare capabilities, NEXUS extends MANET radio C2 networks and boosts the operational range of uncrewed systems—empowering warfighters with enhanced situational awareness, intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance (ISR), targeting, and lethality.
Strengthening the Unmanned Ecosystem
For years, Hoverfly has delivered on-demand, mission-critical situational awareness to the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), becoming the official Variable Height Antenna (VHA) provider for the U.S. Army’s Integrated Tactical Network (ITN) and NETT Warrior tools. With NEXUS, Hoverfly moves beyond tactical network extension, enabling seamless integration of unmanned platforms across land, air, and sea.
“Our tethered UAS have already become essential tools for warfighters by significantly extending MANET radio networks,” said Steve Walters, CEO of Hoverfly Technologies. “With the launch of NEXUS, we’re taking the next step, allowing warfighters to extend the range of all uncrewed systems—whether they be UASs, UGVs, or USVs, and dramatically increase capabilities for ISR and targeting at the tactical edge.”
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Aligned with the Secretary of Defense’s push for U.S. drone technology dominance, NEXUS is designed for cross-platform compatibility—allowing multiple unmanned technologies to operate under a unified command-and-control network. This integration lets a single warfighter deploy Hoverfly TeUAS, conduct reconnaissance with free-flying drones, and coordinate loitering munitions or FPV UAS, achieving unmatched force multiplication.
Proven in the Field
At Tough Stump Rodeo, Hoverfly demonstrated NEXUS in partnership with Teal Drones, integrating the Black Widow™ sUAS into the NEXUS ecosystem via Hoverfly TeUAS. The result—three to four times the typical operational range—showcased its potential. With advancements in SRR battery life and optimized antenna configurations, Hoverfly anticipates range extensions of up to ten times the standard.
Hoverfly continues to collaborate with Teal, Red Cat Technologies, AV, Kutta Technologies, Doodle Labs, Ghost Robotics, and other OEMs to refine NEXUS capabilities and deliver interoperable unmanned systems for the U.S. military.
Key NEXUS Features:
- Extended Range & BVLOS Capability – Persistent 200-foot relay enabling 2–3x greater range for uncrewed systems, with potential for much more.
- Tactically Repositionable – Lightweight, modular tethered system mountable on various vehicles and vessels, providing commanders with discreet, secure communications.
- Rapid 200-Foot Elevated Operations – Deployable in 90 seconds to enhance C2, ISR, and targeting capabilities at the tactical edge.
- Open Architecture Integration – MOSA-compliant for seamless compatibility with diverse sensors, payloads, and platforms.
- Universal Platform Support – Extends capabilities for both micro drones and larger robotic systems in complex battle scenarios.
From Concept to Turnkey Solution
NEXUS is available under Hoverfly’s new HIVE product suite (Hoverfly ISR | VHA | EW), offering mission-ready packages in three configurations tailored to operational needs. With recent DoD Authority to Operate (ATO) approval, customers can rapidly procure and deploy NEXUS to strengthen their battlefield networks.
By seamlessly extending communication networks and linking unmanned systems across domains, Hoverfly NEXUS ensures warfighters remain connected, agile, and mission-ready-redefining the future of unmanned system operations.