Floatograph Technologies

Elevate Your Mission

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is Floatograph® Technologies?

Floatograph Technologies is a veteran-owned business that has been providing high quality products to military and commercial customers since 1989. Floatograph’s products meet the needs of anyone from Prime Contractors to end users. Our telescoping masts and trailers are engineered to withstand the demands of rugged terrain, harsh weather and ongoing deployment. All Floatograph products are proudly made in the U.S.A. and have been mission proven in desert, urban, marine and arctic locations around the globe. Floatograph is listed on the GSA schedule.

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How can Floatograph save me money?

Choosing Floatograph for your mission helps save non-recurring engineering (NRE) costs and valuable time, ensuring your project is delivered on time and on budget. Floatograph’s tactical trailers are rapidly deployable and require a minimal amount of manpower. Once deployed, the durability and affordable life cycle costs of Floatograph’s trailer systems ensure ongoing mobility, mission success and good value.

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What are Floatograph’s telescoping masts and trailers used for – separately and together?

Floatograph’s unique COTS and custom products provide turnkey solutions and multiple variants for a wide variety of security and surveillance data collection requirements using their telescoping masts and advanced tactical trailers. Floatograph’s products – separately, and in tandem – play essential roles in military applications, homeland security, law enforcement, intelligence gathering needs, as well as ruggedized mobile data centers for disaster management.

See our “Applications” section to learn more about how Floatograph can help meet your mission.

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How high do Floatograph’s telescoping masts elevate?

Floatograph’s telescoping masts come in a variety of height options, elevating your mission from 10 to 70 feet and higher.

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How heavy can my payload be?

Floatograph’s telescoping masts come in a variety of sizes that can handle a payload capacity of up to 450 pounds.

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Would bad weather impact my telescoping mast?

Floatograph’s telescoping masts are strong and ruggedized so that they can withstand the demands of rugged terrain, harsh weather and ongoing deployment. Durable, reliable, and cost-effective, Floatograph’s mechanical masts require minimal care and maintenance, making them ideal for use in rough weather conditions or deployment to remote areas.

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Must my telescoping masts be “fixed”, or can it be mobile?

Floatograph’s telescoping masts are highly versatile and can be utilized for both fixed OR mobile purposes, depending on your mission. When paired with our military or commercial grade trailers, a Floatograph mast becomes a truly dynamic solution for your needs.

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Why would I want a mobile mast?

When your mission requires both elevation and mobility. Floatograph’s telescoping masts and trailers are a dynamic combination – an affordable, effective solution for anyone from Prime Contractors to end users.

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How can Floatograph make my telescoping mast mobile?

When paired with our military or commercial grade trailers, a Floatograph mast becomes a truly dynamic solution for your mobility needs. Our Customer Service experts will work closely with you to identify your needs and provide a range of solutions based on your mission’s unique requirements.

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Can Floatograph customize my mast and/or trailer to make it exactly right for my mission?

Every mission is different, and sometimes “turnkey” isn’t the solution. For over twenty years, Floatograph has provided customized solutions to customers whose missions have unique needs. From on-board technology and storage, to power generation options, Floatograph’s experienced Customer Service experts will work closely with you to identify the ideal custom solutions to meet your mission. Please call or email us for a mission consultation.

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Is it possible to take my mast and trailer off-road and to remote areas?

Absolutely. Floatograph’s ruggedized Advanced Tactical Trailers (TXE Series) are recognized as the very best in the business, meeting the challenges of rough terrain, harsh weather and constant deployment. For military use in training warfighters stateside, to securing forward operating bases in Afghanistan, our masts and trailers are deployed 24/7. Additionally, all Floatograph trailers offer a wide variety of on-board power generation options. They can include combinations of gas, diesel or JP-8 generators, solar panels, wind turbines and/or DC battery-charging generators to meet whatever is required in the deployment region. Our equipment storage configurations are designed to meet every mission, no matter the size, venue or length of deployment.

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What is the upkeep required by Floatograph’s masts and trailers?

Floatograph’s products are manufactured with durability, reliability and cost effectiveness in mind. Our masts require minimal care and maintenance, which contributes to lower maintenance and life cycle costs. All of our trailers are engineered to withstand the rigors of ongoing deployment and are virtually maintenance free.

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I have used pneumatic masts in the past and they did not hold up in harsh weather and desert conditions – do Floatograph’s perform better?

Absolutely. Floatograph’s telescoping masts are mechanical and, unlike high-maintenance pneumatic masts that often require constant repair and upkeep efforts, ours need minimal care and maintenance, making them ideal for harsh weather conditions or deployment to remote areas.

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How does Floatograph tackle the challenges of on-board power generation and storage capability?

Floatograph’s trailers and telescoping masts can be customized with a wide variety of on-board power generation options and enclosed storage configurations. Power options can include combinations of gas, diesel or JP-8 generators, solar panels, wind turbines and/or DC battery-charging generators. Our equipment storage configurations are designed to meet every mission, no matter the size, avenue or length of deployment.