Standard
Tether ground station
3 kW power, a 150 m tether and an automatic winch, under 40 kg.
Persistent overwatch
TetheredUAV
12+ h aloftFibre-optic linkFree flight
A tethered quad-rotor surveillance drone that stays aloft for 12 hours or more on ground power, sends control and video over a fibre-optic tether with no radio, and can release the tether for a free flight of 35 minutes or more.
- 12+ h tethered
- 120+ m AGL
- 30× day zoom
- 640 thermal
- Fibre-optic link
Why it wins
- 12+ hTethered endurance
- 120+ mOperating height
- 35+ minFree flight
- 30×Day-camera zoom
About
The aircraft climbs to 120 m or more on a 150 m tether that carries 3 kW of power and a fibre-optic data link, while a motorised winch pays the tether out and reels it in automatically. When the mission moves, the operator releases the tether in the air and the drone flies on by itself.
12+ hours aloftPowered from the ground station.
Fibre-optic linkControl and video with no RF when tethered.
Free-flight releaseTether separation at 50 m or above.
Backup power30+ minutes on board if ground power fails.
Always overhead.
Tech specs
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Tethered endurance | 12+ h |
| Free-flight endurance | 35+ min |
| Tethered altitude | 120+ m AGL |
| Tether length | 150 m |
| Tether station output | 3,000 W |
| Base station weight | ≤ 40 kg |
| Free-flight range | 2 km |
| Wind | 35 km/h sustained, 50 km/h gusts |
| Operating temperature | −10 °C to +55 °C |
| Day camera | 1920 × 1080, 30× optical zoom |
| Thermal camera | 640 × 480, white-hot / black-hot |
| Human detection | 1,500 m day, 700 m night |
| Link, tethered | Fibre optic, no RF |
| Link, free flight | 2.4 / 5.8 GHz |
| Backup power | 30+ min aloft after ground-power loss |
| Set-up | Under 15 min, two-person team |
Tethered Surveillance UAV
Tethered quad-rotor surveillance UAV with free-flight mode
- 12+ h tethered
- 120+ m AGL
- 30× day zoom
- 640 thermal
- Fibre-optic link
Features
- Persistent overwatch
12+ hours on tether power.
- No-RF tethered link
Fibre-optic command and video.
- EO/IR payload
30× day zoom and a 640 × 480 thermal camera.
- Detection
Human-sized targets at 1,500 m by day and 700 m at night.
- Fail-safes
Return-to-home on link loss; 30+ minutes of backup power.
- Two-person set-up
Rigged in under 15 minutes.
Attachments & accessories
What comes in the box and what you can add. Each item can be ordered on its own.
Standard
Rugged ground control
MIL-STD-810G ground control with moving map, live video and joystick payload control.
Option
Public-address payload
An airborne loudspeaker for crowd management, tethered or in free flight.
Option
Command-centre integration
Live video, fleet position and alerts sent to your command and control centre.
Possible enhancements
Options and upgrades we can build in for your requirement. Ask for any of them in your enquiry.
- OptionTarget detection and following
On-board detection that locks on and follows a target.
- OptionNight and low-light tracking
Tracking and following after dark.
- OptionVisual navigation
Navigation where GNSS is denied or jammed.
- OptionStance and gait detection
Flags threatening posture with an active alert.
- OptionPrecise visual landing
Lands on a marked point without GNSS.
- OptionSwarming (in development)
Cooperative missions with other drones and ground robots.
Applications
Event and crowd securityHours of overwatch above crowds, with a public-address payload.- Base and perimeter protectionA permanent eye over camps, borders and installations.
- Incident commandAn aerial view for responders at the scene.
Train on DroneSim before you fly
Build stick skills, wind discipline and mission tactics on a physics-true simulator, then take the real airframe up.
In the field
Tethered Surveillance UAV at work in the field.
On station above open ground, tethered to its base station
Surveillance multirotor in flight
Common questions
How long can it stay up?
12 hours or more on the tether, powered from the ground. Released from the tether, it flies on its own for 35 minutes or more.
Is the video sent by radio?
Not in tethered mode: control, telemetry and EO/IR video run over a fibre-optic line in the tether. In free flight it uses a 2.4 / 5.8 GHz link.
What happens if ground power fails?
An on-board reserve keeps it flying for 30 minutes or more, and the ground reserve retrieves the tether.
How many people does it take?
Two people transport and set it up, and rigging takes under 15 minutes.
Buying and support
How do we buy from Star INXS: GeM, tender or direct?
All three. We support purchases through GeM, open and limited tenders, defence portals and direct purchase orders. Our Tender & GeM desk shares OEM authorisations, technical compliance statements and bid documents for your requirement.
How long does delivery take?
It depends on the product, the quantity and the configuration. We confirm the delivery schedule in the budgetary quote.
What warranty and support do you give?
Every quote states the warranty period and what it covers. After delivery we support you with spares and maintenance. Tell us your tender's warranty and AMC conditions and we will respond to them.
Do you train our operators?
Yes. We train your operators and maintainers at handover. For drones, pilots can build their skills first on DroneSim, our flight simulator.
Can we see a demonstration?
Yes. Ask for a demo in your enquiry. Simulators can be shown at our facility, at your unit or online; for drones and range equipment we arrange a demonstration to suit the requirement.
Who can buy your products?
Armed forces, CAPF, state police, PSUs, training institutes and private companies, depending on the product. Strike systems are supplied only to Indian government and authorised defence users.
Product brochure
Take the Tethered Surveillance UAV brochure with you
Overview, key features, full tech specs and contact details in a printable A4 brochure. Share it with your team or attach it to a requirement.
Behind every Star INXS drone
Built and supported in-house
- Ground control & datalinkRugged GCS, FHSS anti-jam radio, AES encryption.→
- SoftwareGNSS-denied navigation and our own ground station.→
- Technology & R&DOn-board AI, airframes and composites.→
- Custom & OEM buildsAirframes and payloads to your specification.→
- Facilities & labsDesign, machining, composites and flight test in-house.→
Talk to our team
Request a quote
Tell us what you need from the Tethered Surveillance UAV. We reply within one business day with a budgetary quote, a demo slot or the documents your tender needs.
- 1 dayResponse time
- GeMTender support
- IndiaDesigned & built