Use Cases

Earth Observation & Defence

Stratospheric intelligence for persistent observation, security and situational awareness across defence, civil protection and environmental domains.

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Dual-use capabilities

for civil and defense missions

Multi-day persistence

in the stratosphere

Rapid deployment

in any environment

Immediate coverage

across large areas

Dual-use capabilities

for civil and defense missions

Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR)

In advanced military and security scenarios, persistent, flexible and rapidly deployable ISR capabilities are essential, without relying on satellite assets or airborne platforms with limited coverage.

A remote sensing picture taken from Stratostats®

Border and Maritime Domain Awareness

Land borders, exclusive economic zones and maritime routes require continuous monitoring to counter illicit trafficking, irregular migration and low-visibility hostile activities.

Aerial view of a highway with moving vehicles next to a small cultivated field and tree-lined edge, captured from a Stratostats® high-altitude platform. Cars and trucks are traveling in both directions.

Critical Infrastructure Security and Monitoring

Critical energy, industrial and logistics infrastructures are increasingly exposed to sabotage, tampering and hybrid threats.

Aerial view of railway tracks running parallel to a tree line and cultivated farmland, captured from a Stratostats® high-altitude platform. Crop rows and dense greenery are clearly visible.

Urban Security and Situational Awareness

Complex urban areas and large events require an overview that goes beyond local surveillance systems.

Aerial view of a suburban neighborhood with red-tiled roofs, green lawns, and parked cars, captured from a Stratostats® high-altitude platform. A central road and a backyard pool are visible.

Environmental Security and Illegal Activity Detection

Illegal environmental and territorial activities represent a growing threat to security and stability.

Aerial view of a vineyard surrounded by forest and dirt roads, captured from a Stratostats® high-altitude platform. Neatly aligned crop rows and nearby farm structures are visible.

Disaster Monitoring and Emergency Response

During and after a natural or industrial disaster, immediate access to a unified view of the affected area is critical to saving lives and protecting critical infrastructure.

Aerial view of a forest fire with intense flames spreading across the trees, surrounded by thick black smoke.