Tethered UAV Applications
Long-Endurance Aerial Solutions for Professional, Industrial and Emergency Operations
One system. Continuous power. Multiple payloads.
XINLV SMART tethered UAV systems connect a multirotor drone to a ground power station through a tether cable, providing continuous power for long-duration aerial operations. The system can be configured with different UAV platforms, payloads and power sources for security, emergency response, infrastructure inspection, communications, lighting and other professional applications.
Ground power station + tether cable + UAV platform + configurable payloads = continuous aerial operations
Seven ways tethered UAVs are deployed in the field
Emergency Response & Disaster Relief
Continuous aerial support when every second counts
Tethered UAV systems provide continuous aerial lighting, real-time video monitoring and communication support during emergency response and disaster relief operations. Ground-powered UAVs can remain airborne for extended periods without frequent battery replacement, helping emergency teams maintain persistent aerial awareness in areas affected by floods, earthquakes, storms, accidents and other emergencies.
- Emergency aerial lighting
- Disaster area monitoring
- Search and rescue support
- Emergency communications
- Temporary command support
Tethered Drone Security & Surveillance
Persistent aerial surveillance for critical sites and large areas
Tethered drones provide persistent aerial surveillance for critical infrastructure, industrial facilities, large venues, restricted areas and temporary security operations. Continuous ground power enables long-duration aerial monitoring while supporting visible-light cameras, thermal imaging systems and other surveillance payloads.
- Critical infrastructure security
- Industrial site surveillance
- Large venue security
- Perimeter monitoring
- Border and restricted-area observation
- Thermal surveillance
Power Infrastructure Inspection
Extended aerial observation for power infrastructure
Tethered UAV systems can support power infrastructure inspection with stabilized cameras, thermal imaging and other sensing payloads. Continuous power enables extended aerial observation of power lines, substations and other critical infrastructure, reducing the need for frequent battery replacement during inspection operations.
- Power line inspection
- Substation inspection
- Thermal inspection
- Infrastructure monitoring
- Emergency power-grid assessment
Fire & Rescue Support
Aerial lighting, imaging and communication support for emergency operations
Tethered drones can provide continuous aerial lighting, thermal imaging, live video and communication support for firefighting, search and rescue and other emergency operations. The elevated aerial position can provide emergency teams with a wider view of the operating area, helping support situational awareness during high-rise incidents, forest fires and disaster response operations.
- Fire scene monitoring
- High-rise fire support
- Search and rescue
- Thermal imaging
- Emergency aerial lighting
- Disaster monitoring
Telecommunications & Broadcasting
Temporary aerial platforms for communications and live coverage
Tethered UAV systems can serve as temporary aerial communication and broadcasting platforms where extended coverage is required. Communication relays, cameras, wireless equipment and other payloads can be configured for remote sites, public events, temporary communication networks and live broadcasting operations.
- Temporary communication relay
- Wireless network extension
- Remote-site communications
- Live broadcasting
- Event communication support
- Temporary aerial camera platforms
Events & Outdoor Operations
Long-endurance aerial support for events and outdoor activities
Tethered UAV systems can provide aerial lighting, video monitoring, public address and temporary communication support for outdoor operations. They can be configured for concerts, festivals, sports events, outdoor gatherings, camping areas and temporary work sites, providing an elevated platform without relying entirely on onboard battery capacity.
- Concerts and festivals
- Sports events
- Outdoor gatherings
- Camping and recreational areas
- Temporary work sites
- Outdoor lighting
- Event monitoring
Custom Tethered UAV Solutions
Configure the system around your mission
Every aerial operation has different requirements. Tell us your payload, required flight duration, power source, operating environment and mission objectives. XINLV SMART can help configure the appropriate tethered power system, UAV platform and payload combination for your application.
- UAV platform selection
- Tethered power system sizing
- Tether cable length and type
- Ground power station configuration
- Camera, thermal, lighting and comms payloads
- Environmental sensors
- Mapping and positioning equipment
- Customized power-input solutions
UAV + tether cable + ground power station + payload
A tethered UAV is more than a drone with a power cable. It is an integrated aerial system combining a UAV platform, ground power station, tether cable, power source and mission-specific payloads. XINLV SMART focuses on configuring these components around the customer’s actual operating requirements.
UAV platform
Compatible with DJI Matrice, Mavic and FlyCart platforms; universal ground units also support third-party airframes.
Tether cable
Power and data transmission in one lightweight, weatherproof cable with customizable length.
Ground power station
Stable power supply with mains, generator, battery storage or vehicle-to-load input options.
Mission payloads
Imaging, thermal, lighting, communication relay, environmental sensing and custom payloads.
One Tethered UAV System. Multiple Mission Configurations.
Tell us your mission requirements and we will match a tethered power configuration to your drone, payload and operating environment.
Configure your tethered UAV solution →