Spooky Action

Spooky Action is a manufacturer of drones and robotic systems for various systems for observation, flying cell towers, and custom solutions. The company uses proprietary ground-to-air tethered power systems to develop drones capable of staying airborne for as long as their components remain operational, rather than relying on battery power. These drones are aimed toward solutions for applications in which typical drones are underpowered and helicopters are too cumbersome.

The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It develops its products for aerial imagery, public safety, disaster, and event connectivity.

The Superfly is a drone charging or tethering system that allows a drone to stay aloft for hours, not minutes. This is done through a tether managed by an auto-spooler and is capable of being adapted to any drone under 55 pounds. It is intended to be portable. The Superfly allows users to bring their already purchased drones and extend their capability.

The Telelift is a tethered multirotor drone aircraft designed for connectivity in any environment. The drone can haul as much as 10 kilograms of carrier-grade telecommunications equipment and is configurable with 4G, 5G, and WiFi payloads. The drone is rated for hundreds of hours of continuous flying connectivity and autonomous flight. The drone can be tethered to various power sources, including a vehicle, generator, or shore power.

Watchtower is a drone built for ultra-endurance for persistent aerial observation. The drone can be configured with numerous optical or thermal imaging payloads for use cases in industrial, agricultural, and public safety operations and is rated to carry a 10-kilogram payload capacity. The drone's persistent aerial capabilities are partially made possible through an onboard cooling system to keep components in operating parameters.