G12-400 Universal Tethered Power System
G12-400 · 400 W constant-stabilized tethered power for drones with a maximum take-off weight of 1-2KN The onboard module replaces the drone’s flight battery and feeds regulated HV DC from the ground — 24 h+ on station with the original pack held as an untouched reserve. Universal fit means one ground unit powers any brand in the rated MTOW range.
How the G12-400 keeps power flowing
Ground power
Mains, generator or portable power station — 190–240 VAC single-phase in.
Ground station
G12-400 tether box: AC/DC converter, motorized winch, comms, cooling and control in one case.
High-voltage tether
600–850 VDC (default 850) over a lightweight cable, 33 m or 55 m, auto-retracting.
Airborne module
200 g module in the battery bays steps voltage down to a regulated output.
Drone + payloads
1–2 kg-class drones — camera, light, speaker, drop or relay, fed continuously.
Ground station — G12-400 tether box
One wheeled case holds everything: the AC/DC converter turns the site supply into 600–850 VDC (default 850) at rated 1,200 W (1,500 W peak), the servo-driven winch pays out and retrieves cable automatically (cable tension 0–10 N, retract 0–3 m/s), and the integrated display, Bluetooth and Type-C links expose live voltage, current, cable length and fault logs to the station screen, a handheld terminal or a PC client. Cooling, cable-break detection and power-fail auto-retract are built in.
Airborne module — battery-bay swap
The 200 g module mounts on reserved threaded holes with the airframe’s own fixings — no brackets, no rewiring. It converts the high-voltage tether input to 16.5 V or 25 V DC, rated 400 W (500 W peak) via XT30×2, feeding the aircraft and payload ports directly, so onboard packs stay above 90% as a cold backup throughout the flight. Input and output connectors are keyed and waterproof; the module reports its own status to the ground station over the same cable.
Up close: every part of the kit
Technical specifications
Published Nanjing FeiYing Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd. specifications for the G12-400 tethered power system.
System Overview
| Supported flight height | 30 m / 50 m |
| Tether cable length | 33 m / 55 m (custom lengths available) |
| Supported takeoff weight | 1–2 kg |
| Flight endurance | > 24 h (depends on external supply & airframe fatigue) |
| Safety | Contactless high-voltage on/off from a distance — operators never need to approach the tether box, staying clear of HV during operation. |
| Environment | Operating: −20 to 45 °C · Storage: −40 to 65 °C |
| Ingress protection | Airborne module IP54 · Tether box IPX4 |
| Cable material | Silver-plated copper conductor + PTFE high-temp insulation + tensile film sheath + high-strength aramid aviation-fiber outer braid |
| Carrying case | Hand-carry flight case, 495×410×220 mm, 3 kg |
Airborne Module (Sky End)
| Input voltage | 600–850 V DC |
| Output voltage | 16.5 V DC or 25 V DC |
| Rated / peak output | 400 W / 500 W |
| Interface | Input LP12 · Output XT30×2 |
| Dimensions (L×W×H) | 115×53×32 mm |
| Weight | 200 g |
| Installation Method | Reserved threaded installation holes, fixed with screws |
Ground Station (Tether Box)
| Input | 190–240 V AC, single-phase 220 V AC, 50/60 Hz |
| Output voltage (default) | 600–850 V DC (default 850 V DC) |
| Rated / peak output | 1,200 W / 1,500 W |
| Data communication | Wired & wireless; multi-node interconnection, smart display/control |
| Cable tension | 0–10 N |
| Retract speed | 0–3 m/s |
| Cable weight | 5 g per meter |
| Box weight | 4.8 kg |
| Box dimensions (D×W×H) | 275×146×200 mm |
| Interface & controls | Input LP12 · Output LP12 · AC switch · BT antenna · Type-C port |
| Protection | Over/under-voltage, over-current, over-temp, short-circuit with auto-recovery; power-loss, over-unspool and cable-break protection. |
Mix & match — tether-fed add-ons
Payloads share the same quick-mount interface and draw power straight from the tether. The generator pairs with the ground unit for off-grid missions. Sold separately.
FeiYing 1200W Searchlight Kit
| Power | 1,200 W |
| Luminous flux | 200,000 lm |
| Weight | 780 g (wires & straps incl.) |
| Control | Button / App / HMI / drone controller |
FeiYing 2400W Searchlight Kit
| Power | 2,400 W |
| Luminous flux | 400,000 lm |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
| Control | Button / App / HMI / drone controller |
FeiYing 4800W Searchlight Kit
| Power | 4,800 W |
| Luminous flux | 800,000 lm |
| Weight | 3 kg |
| Control | Button / App / HMI / drone controller |
Drone PA Speaker / Broadcasting Payload
| Function | Public address, loudhailer broadcasting, audio recording |
| Mounting | Quick-release mount under the drone body |
| Control | Remote controller audio input |
| Weight | Lightweight — no effect on flight performance |
What 24 hours of hovering is for
Matched to what a universal tethered system can actually carry — lighting, comms, cameras and speakers, on any drone platform.
Questions buyers ask first
What drone brands can I use it with?
Do I need a generator, and which one?
Which cable length should I choose?
What happens if ground power is cut?
Can it power lights and other payloads?
What about certification, shipping and warranty?
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