Overwatch Pricing
Three ways to deploy autonomous SAR with Overwatch.
Overwatch Integrated Fleet
From €15,000 per drone
Industrial-grade SAR-capable hardware, Overwatch autonomy software, integration and training — delivered as a complete turnkey system.
| Configuration | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 1 drone | €15,000 | Evaluation, single-mission SAR |
| 3 drones · recommended | €45,000 | Continuous patrol with fleet relay |
| 5 drones | €70,000 | Large AOI coverage, sector patrol |
Multi-drone relay requires 2 or more drones. For continuous 24/7 patrol, we recommend 3 drones with 9 batteries — the working combination for a single round-the-clock sector.
Choose your airframe
Integrated Fleet pricing starts at €15,000 on the Freefly Astro Max. Sky-Hopper and Quantum Systems configurations are priced on request — tell us your mission profile and we'll scope the right bundle.
| Freefly Astro Max | Sky-Hopper | Quantum Systems | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Origin | USA (NDAA / Blue UAS) | Israel | Germany (EU) |
| Best for | NDAA-compliant ops, mapping-heavy missions | Purpose-built SAR, native thermal | EU sovereignty procurement, long-endurance VTOL |
| Endurance (base) | ~37–39 min | SAR-optimised (quote dependent) | VTOL fixed-wing up to 2 h+ |
| Thermal | Smart Dovetail payload | Native dual EO/IR | Configurable payload |
| Starting bundle (3 drones + Overwatch) | €45,000 | Quote on request | Quote on request |
Universal inclusions (all platforms)
- Overwatch software (multi-drone relay, onboard detection, ground station) — perpetual v1 licence
- 2-day on-site deployment and training
- 12 months priority support and software updates
- Flight-campaign verification on your chosen airframe before delivery
Already have a MAVLink fleet? Overwatch Software Licence
From €3,000/drone/year
Autonomy software for your existing PX4, ArduPilot, or MAVLink-compatible drones. Remote install, email and community support.
- Full Overwatch Ground Station (single-drone SAR & fleet patrol)
- Fleet Advisor / Overwatch AI closed-loop tuning
- Onboard detection pipeline (requires companion computer per drone)
- Remote install + email support, community forum access
Defence, public safety, or EU sovereignty procurement? Overwatch Enterprise
Quote on request
Overwatch autonomy software integrated with the Parrot ANAFI UKR AirSDK platform. Delivered for enterprise SAR and defence buyers. Air-gapped deployment available.
- Single-drone SAR mission-uploader workflow on ANAFI UKR
- Offline, air-gapped-capable deployment
- On-site deployment, operator training, and certification support
- Custom SLA, procurement compliance assistance, long-term support
Which tier fits?
The software is the same in all three tiers. The difference is how much of the stack we supply, and which airframe you end up flying.
| Integrated Fleet | Software Licence | Enterprise (ANAFI UKR) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting price | €15,000/drone | €3,000/drone/year | Quote on request |
| Hardware included | ✓ Industrial airframe + Overwatch companion | × bring your own | ANAFI UKR (customer-owned or via enterprise bundle) |
| Multi-drone fleet relay | ✓ | ✓ | × single-drone SAR only (sealed AirSDK) |
| Overwatch Ground Station (live telemetry, video) | ✓ | ✓ | × |
| Onboard detection pipeline | ✓ Pre-integrated | ✓ Requires companion computer | ✓ Native on ANAFI (Snapdragon 845) |
| On-site deployment & training | ✓ 2-day on-site | × Remote | ✓ Full engagement |
| Air-gapped deployment | Optional | Optional | ✓ Native |
| Priority support | ✓ 12 months | Email + community | ✓ Custom SLA |
| Best for | New SAR deployment; procurement needs turnkey hardware + software | Existing MAVLink fleets; research institutions; drone-forward agencies | Defence; public safety with strict air-gap / sovereignty requirements |
Pricing FAQ
Can I start with one drone and add more later?
Yes. Integrated Fleet pricing is per-drone, so you can start with a 1-drone Evaluation bundle and add airframes incrementally. Bear in mind multi-drone relay needs at least 2 drones to function.
Is thermal really necessary?
For operational SAR, yes. Most real-world callouts happen at night, in fog, in smoke, or over dense canopy — conditions where visible-light detection fails. A dual EO/IR payload roughly doubles the area you can search per flight hour. Thermal is the whole point of flying a SAR mission at 02:00. For training, research, or visible-light-only roles, thermal is optional.
Can I bring my own drone?
Yes — that's the Software Licence tier. If your fleet is MAVLink-compatible (PX4 or ArduPilot autopilot), Overwatch will fly it. We run a flight-campaign verification on your chosen airframe before we go live, so the software is proven on your aircraft, not just ours.
What's included in the 2-day on-site deployment?
Flight configuration for each airframe in the fleet, operator training (up to 4 operators), a first-mission walk-through at your AOI, and handover of the Overwatch Ground Station to your team. We leave you with a working, tested deployment.
How long does deployment take?
Typically 6–10 weeks from purchase order to operational. That covers airframe procurement, payload integration, companion-computer build, flight-campaign verification on your chosen airframe, and on-site deployment. Software-only deployments on existing fleets are faster — usually 2–4 weeks.
Do you offer financing?
Not yet. We sell direct today. For public-sector buyers, we'll work with your procurement team on invoicing terms and grant-funded purchase cycles, and we're happy to participate in framework agreements where they exist. If financing becomes a priority for enough customers, we'll add it.
Not sure which option fits?
Book a 30-minute consultation and we'll walk through your mission profile and scope a configuration.
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