TCOM is the global authority in airborne persistent surveillance solutions, focusing solely on the design, fabrication, installation, and operation of persistent surveillance aerostat systems. Founded in 1971, the company has over 50 years of experience in the field. Its core products are tethered aerostat systems designed to provide persistent surveillance from surface level to the stratosphere, with customizable payloads for specific requirements. Notably, TCOM's systems are the only aerostats capable of operating at altitudes exceeding 20,000 feet above sea level for continuous periods of 30 days or more.
The company's technical expertise spans aerostat system design, fabrication, installation, and operation, as well as broader capabilities in persistent surveillance systems, elevated awareness solutions, and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (ISR). TCOM has achieved notable milestones, including producing the largest aerostat system ever delivered and developing the first powered tether and mobile mooring station.
TCOM's systems serve various industry verticals, including military operations, national security, border security, coastline surveillance, communications, and commercial applications. The company is headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, and operates manufacturing and flight test facilities in Elizabeth City, North Carolina.
