RT Overview
RT designs, develops, and manufactures the Skystar family of aerostats (lighter-than-air aircraft) for use in intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and communications applications. Skystar products are designed for users in prevent-prepare-respond-recover settings who require continuous and compact aerial support. RT delivers a self-contained, versatile, easily transportable, cost-effective tactical system that consists of a mobile control station, ground system module, tether, lighter-than-air platform, stabilized payload platform, and sophisticated sensor suite. Skystar systems are easy to operate, rapidly deployed, and customized for a range of operating conditions worldwide in various military and civilian missions.
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רמי וטלי שמואלי רכשו בחזרה את הבעלות על חברת RT מידי אירונאוטיקס - Techtime - חדשות אלקטרוניקה והייטק
RT, a manufacturer of surveillance balloons, has repurchased the shares of the company previously held by Aeronautics. The decision to repurchase the shares was made due to a strategic gap between the two companies following Aeronautics sale to Rafael. RT has developed a family of 6 balloon systems called Skystar, suitable for various missions including intelligence, border protection, internal security, law enforcement, and event security. The balloons have accumulated millions of operational hours and have been used in various countries around the world. The article mentions the founders of RT, Rami Shmueli and Tali Kosberg-Shmueli.
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RT LTA Inaugurates New Headquarters - sUAS News - The Business of Drones
RT LTA Systems Ltd. has inaugurated its new headquarters in Yavne, Israel, which is three times larger than its previous offices. The new building houses all of the companys activities, including the aerostats production hall and assembly line. With an upgraded assembly line, the company can now offer its aerostat systems at a 20-25% lower price than before, making them more affordable and accessible to new civilian markets. The upgrade allows the systems to operate continuously for longer periods of time at a minimal cost. RT LTA Systems is a world-class designer, developer, and manufacturer of aerostats for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and communications applications.
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https://www.israeldefense.co.il/en/node/36262
RT LTA Systems introduces the SkyStar 120, a new micro-tactical aerostat system designed for real-time reconnaissance. The system has been demonstrated to the Israel Defense Forces and is ready for operational use. The SkyStar 120 is compact, robust, and easily transportable, making it an ideal solution for military and security forces worldwide. RT LTA Systems is investing in research and development to continue developing advanced solutions for the needs of their clients. The SkyStar aerostats have already accumulated over 1,500,000 operational hours worldwide.
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Aero-T has completed the development and production of a first SkyGuard 1 aerostat system - sUAS News - The Business of Drones
Aero-T, a subsidiary of RT LTA, has completed the development and production of the SkyGuard1 aerostat system. The system components were successfully tested, and the aerostat has the ability to carry payloads of up to 90 kg and operate continuously for 14 days. Aero-T offers proven solutions for different weather conditions and has experience fielding such systems worldwide. Aero-T specializes in the development and manufacture of large aerostats.
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Israeli spy balloon approved for purchase by US Army
The US Army has approved the purchase of the Skystar 180, a surveillance aerostat produced by Israeli firm RT. The device, which can stay airborne for up to three days in any weather and can be ready for use again after a 20-minute re-inflation break, passed all the annual Army Expeditionary Warrior Experiment (AEWE) tests. The aerostat is designed for surveillance over fixed sites such as military bases, temporary camps, strategic facilities, and border crossing checkpoints. It can also lift a payload of up to 6.5 kilograms and be managed by two people.
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| Sector | Aerospace, Defense & HLS |
Funding
| Total funding | Undisclosed |
| Last funding | Undisclosed |
| Stage | Mature |
| Rounds | 0 |
| Investors | 0 |
Team Members
2
Employees: 11-50
Web & Social Links
| Website | www.rt.co.il |
Locations
Hidekel Street 18, Yavne, Israel
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Business models
B2G, B2B, B2C
Product stage
Released
Employees
11-50
Sector
Aerospace, Defense & HLSDefense & HLS SolutionsAircrafts & AvionicsSecurity & Surveillance IntegrationTarget Customer
Defense, Safety & SecuritySecurityHomeland SecurityPublic SecurityLaw EnforcementNational SecurityMilitaryCivilSafetyCore Technology
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surveillanceaerospacedefensemilitaryhomeland-securitydual-useGeographic Markets
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Undisclosed
Last funding
Mature
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רמי וטלי שמואלי רכשו בחזרה את הבעלות על חברת RT מידי אירונאוטיקס - Techtime - חדשות אלקטרוניקה והייטק
RT, a manufacturer of surveillance balloons, has repurchased the shares of the company previously held by Aeronautics. The decision to repurchase the shares was made due to a strategic gap between the two companies following Aeronautics sale to Rafael. RT has developed a family of 6 balloon systems called Skystar, suitable for various missions including intelligence, border protection, internal security, law enforcement, and event security. The balloons have accumulated millions of operational hours and have been used in various countries around the world. The article mentions the founders of RT, Rami Shmueli and Tali Kosberg-Shmueli.
Partners
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RT LTA Inaugurates New Headquarters - sUAS News - The Business of Drones
RT LTA Systems Ltd. has inaugurated its new headquarters in Yavne, Israel, which is three times larger than its previous offices. The new building houses all of the companys activities, including the aerostats production hall and assembly line. With an upgraded assembly line, the company can now offer its aerostat systems at a 20-25% lower price than before, making them more affordable and accessible to new civilian markets. The upgrade allows the systems to operate continuously for longer periods of time at a minimal cost. RT LTA Systems is a world-class designer, developer, and manufacturer of aerostats for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and communications applications.
CustomersExpand
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https://www.israeldefense.co.il/en/node/36262
RT LTA Systems introduces the SkyStar 120, a new micro-tactical aerostat system designed for real-time reconnaissance. The system has been demonstrated to the Israel Defense Forces and is ready for operational use. The SkyStar 120 is compact, robust, and easily transportable, making it an ideal solution for military and security forces worldwide. RT LTA Systems is investing in research and development to continue developing advanced solutions for the needs of their clients. The SkyStar aerostats have already accumulated over 1,500,000 operational hours worldwide.
CustomersPartners
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Aero-T has completed the development and production of a first SkyGuard 1 aerostat system - sUAS News - The Business of Drones
Aero-T, a subsidiary of RT LTA, has completed the development and production of the SkyGuard1 aerostat system. The system components were successfully tested, and the aerostat has the ability to carry payloads of up to 90 kg and operate continuously for 14 days. Aero-T offers proven solutions for different weather conditions and has experience fielding such systems worldwide. Aero-T specializes in the development and manufacture of large aerostats.
PartnersExpand
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Israeli spy balloon approved for purchase by US Army
The US Army has approved the purchase of the Skystar 180, a surveillance aerostat produced by Israeli firm RT. The device, which can stay airborne for up to three days in any weather and can be ready for use again after a 20-minute re-inflation break, passed all the annual Army Expeditionary Warrior Experiment (AEWE) tests. The aerostat is designed for surveillance over fixed sites such as military bases, temporary camps, strategic facilities, and border crossing checkpoints. It can also lift a payload of up to 6.5 kilograms and be managed by two people.
Customers
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http://www.israeldefense.co.il/en/content/surveillance-aerostats-rt-use-israel-police
The RT Company of Israel has won a tender issued by Israel Police to supply Skystar 180 aerostats. The contract duration is two years. The aerostat systems will be used for monitoring and securing civil events in Israel. The Skystar 180 is a small, mobile aerostat system that can provide continuous surveillance coverage from a height of up to 300 meters. The system is operated by a crew of two and can remain airborne for up to 72 hours. RTs surveillance aerostat systems are currently in operation in about 10 countries worldwide.
Customers
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Spy balloons give Jerusalem police an eye in the sky
Israeli company RT LTA Systems Ltd has developed surveillance balloons equipped with highly sensitive cameras to monitor protests and unrest in Jerusalem. The balloons provide an aerial view of the streets, allowing police to detect and track individuals involved in violence. The company claims that the use of the balloons has helped to decrease street violence in the city. However, Palestinians have expressed concerns about the invasion of privacy caused by the surveillance. The balloons are part of a broader collection of surveillance equipment used by the Israeli police, including security cameras and undercover units.
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RT LTA to Showcase Skystar 400 Tactical Aerostat Unmanned Systems Technology
Employee Info
| Employees (range) | 11-50 |
| Exact count | 20 |
| Team members | 2 |
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| Confidence | 91/100 |
| Missing | funding rounds, markets, not claimed |
| BI Verification | Yamila Silbert |
| Registrar ID | 512254962 |
| Crunchbase | rt-lta |
| Phone | +97289433616 |
| Creator | Sharon Shapira |
| Creator email | shapira.sharon2@gmail.com |
| Last updater | Yanina Wainscheinker |
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| Last update | 2023-04-18T00:00:00.000Z |
| Created | 2014-12-02T00:00:00.000Z |