FLIR Tether Kit for R70/R80D – Continuous Power & Data UAS Solution
The FLIR Tether Kit for the R70/R80D provides continuous power and an RF-quiet data link, enabling extended UAS flight operations up to 100m AGL.
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Overview
The FLIR Tether Kit is designed for R70/R80D drone systems that need to stay airborne well beyond standard battery limits. It supplies continuous power through a secure tethered connection, keeping the aircraft flying for extended monitoring or search operations.
The tether also carries a data link that is RF-quiet, reducing electromagnetic signature during sensitive operations, and supports UAS flight up to 100m above ground level (AGL).
- Continuous power delivery for extended flight time
- RF-quiet data link
- Supports UAS operations up to 100m AGL
- Compatible with R70/R80D platforms
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- Continuos Power to Aircraft and Payloads
- Rapid Reconfiguration Between Flight Modes
- Support for R70/R80D and Third Party Payloads
Specifications
| Performance | |
| Range of Motion | Lateral Translation 25m (80ft) Yaw Rotations 10x each direction |
| Power | |
| Power | 120V/60Hz or 230V/50Hz |
| Physical | |
| Tether Length | 100m (300ft), 122m (400ft) |
| Other | |
| Lateral Translation | 25m (80ft) |
| Yaw Rotations | 10x each direction |
| Max Ceiling | 3000m, 10,000 (ft) MSL |
| Wind Tolerance | -600g Payload |
| Ground Station Velocity | Fixed Location |
| Flight Duration | 24 h |
| Enviromental Tolerance | Aircraft and airborne tether components IP54 |
| Aircraft and airborne tether components | IP54 |
| Operating Temperature | -10° C to +40° C |
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Description
Continuous Aircraft Operation for R70 & R80D Payload
The FLIR Tether Kit for the R70 and R80D platforms delivers uninterrupted power and data connectivity for extended UAS missions—ideal for surveillance, communications, public safety, and defense operations. This tethered drone system enables secure, RF-quiet flight at elevations up to 100 meters AGL, supporting a broad range of mission payloads while reducing radio frequency signatures.
The system includes a detachable harness and power converter, battery replacement modules, and is compatible with off-the-shelf ground stations, such as the Elistair Safe-T. Designed for quick field deployment, the Tether Kit can be installed or removed in under 5 minutes, offering unmatched flexibility in austere or time-sensitive operations. In the event of tether power loss, the system automatically alerts the operator and seamlessly switches to internal batteries. It will continue flight until battery levels reach a threshold—then autonomously triggers a controlled descent or safe auto-landing, preserving equipment and mission continuity.
