Professional Maker Tether Station for Large Payload Drones

• Customization: Available
• Model: TPS220m-18kw Ver. 2.0
• Cable Length: 110-220 M
• Model NO.: TPS220M-18KW Ver. 2.0
• Air Module Power: 18kw
• Air Module Voltage: 50V Output Constant
• Ambient Temperature: -20~45
• Relative Humidity: 10-80% Rh
• Altitude: Less 3000m
• Automated Winch Reel: Yes
• Optic Fiber for Communication: Yes
• Protection Level: IP54
• Suitable for Drone: Mtow 90kg
• Transport Package: Wooden Case
• Specification: 850*740*600mm
• Trademark: Rosefinch Technology
• Origin: China
• HS Code: 8479811000

Product Description

Customizable VTOL Drone Unlimited flight time tether power system for tethered drone

 
The main function of this product is to provide safe and reliable long-endurance flight power for drones.

This product includes two parts: the ground end tether box and the sky end airborne power supply. The tether box integrates AC/DC DC power supply, automatic take-up and pay-off device, tether cable and intelligent control module to convert single-phase AC power of the mains, generator or mobile power supply into high-voltage power and transmit it to the airborne power supply through the tether cable. The airborne power supply can safely replace an original battery and provide constant voltage stabilization, continuous and reliable long-endurance power supply for the UAV without reducing the standard load weight. The system has the function of automatically retracting and releasing the line synchronously following the rise and fall of the UAV.

This product can be used as a tool to enable users to concentrate on flight operations without additional operations during the whole takeoff and landing flight operations.



1. Typical characteristics 
1). Easy to operate, no need to operate tethering box during UAV flight.
2). Comprehensive input and output protection function, fault elimination and self recovery.

3). Automatic take-up, and manual button to rewind when power cut off.

 

4). The on-board power supply has output at constant voltage, and the backup battery remains fully charged throughout the entire process without any power loss.

 

Carrying and Transportation: The box is equipped with handles and foot pads, and can be optionally equipped with a pallet components and a pull rod roller for carrying and transportation.

2. Adaptive drone
1). Support flight altitude: 200m/300m (tethered cable 220m/330m, reserved safety length).
2). Support takeoff weight: 60-90kg (drone power efficiency varies, this data is for reference only).
3). Support flight duration: ≥ 48h (the system can support working duration, which depends on the structure and electrical fatigue resistance of the drone).

3.Functional characteristics 
1). Safety protection: Strong and weak current separation design, with input undervoltage, input overvoltage. Output overvoltage, output overcurrent, output short circuit, and output overheating protection functions. The input and output withstand voltage is ≥ 3000VDC, and the cable insulation layer withstand voltage is ≥ 3500VDC.
2). Data communication: Wired and wireless communication functions, remote display and control, data viewing and downloading; fiber optic communication optional.
3). Data display: The touch screen displays data and status of output voltage, output current, output power, cable reel out length, operating time, equipment temperature, total power consumption, and fault records.
4). Setting and adjustment: Support the setting and adjustment of parameters such as tension and speed for reel in&out cable, date and time, output voltage, safety meters, alarm temperature, etc. and support Chinese and English.
5). Alarm and reminder: When a fault occurs, the screen displays the fault content, and the buzzer sounds a reminder.
6). Carrying and Transportation: The box is equipped with handles and foot pads, and can be optionally equipped with a pallet components and a pull rod roller for carrying and transportation.
7). Automated winch reel: Synchronously retracting and releasing cables following the takeoff and landing of the drone, automatic adjusting the tension, and backup battery to activate cable reel in function in case of power cut off.
8). 25000W/100L diesel generators is recommended.
 

4.Parameters

Items		Technical parameters
Model		TPS220M-18KW Ver. 2.0	TPS330M-18KW Ver. 2.0
Cable length		220M	330M
Ambient temperature		-20~45 ºC (working), -40~65 ºC (storage)
Relative humidity		10-80% RH (working), 5-90% RH (storage)
Altitude		≤ 3000m
Tethering power module	Input voltage	380Vac, three-phase five wire system, 50Hz
	Output power	22000W (rated long-term output), 25000W (peak value ≤ 30s)
	Storage cable length	Standard storage cable 220m, 330m is optional
	Retraction speed	0-3m/s, adjustable
	Reel in/out tension	0-20N, adjustable
	Interface	Input aviation socket, fiber optic FC/LC port (optional),  communication Type-C port, cable output LP20 aviation plug
	Buttons and switches	High-voltage on/off button, cable forced retraction button, input AC switch, alarm indicator light
	Size	600 ×570 ×460 ± 0.5mm, excluding foot pads
	Weight	54.. ± 0.5kg, not including tethered cable weight
Tether cable	Material	Alloy lightweight high-temperature resistant aviation wire, composite fluoroplastic insulation layer, high modulus tensile aviation grade fiber woven layer
	Fiber optic (optional)	The tethered cable is an optoelectronic composite cable, which contains tightly packed single-mode fiber optic and can be optionally equipped with fiber optic communication
	DC resistance	1.6 ± 0.1 Ω, 100m@20 ºC loop
	Tensile strength	≥ 300kg, resistant to repeated retraction and release ≥ 1000 times
	Insulation strength	≥ 3500Vdc, no breakdown for 1 minute
	Cable length	Standard storage cable 220m, 330m is optional,fiber optic with FC port (optional).
	Outer diameter	6.3 ± 0.2mm
	Weight	44±0.5g/m
Air module	Input voltage	580~810Vdc wide range input
	Output voltage	50 ± 0.5Vdc or 58 ± 0.5Vdc, constant voltage output, supporting voltage customization
	Output power	18000W (rated long-term output), 22000W (peak value ≤ 10s)
	Protection function	Input overvoltage and undervoltage protection Output overvoltage, overcurrent, short circuit, and over temperature protection
	Isolation voltage	3000V (Vin-Vout), 1min, leakage current ≤ 5mA, no breakdown, flashover, or corona phenomenon
	Installation method	Reserve installation holes and fix them with screws.
	Heat dissipation method	The built-in fan actively dissipates heat and reserves air ducts for forced air cooling
	Interface	Input LP20 aviation plug, output EC8 connector * 4
	Protection level	IP54
	Size	400×304×69±0.5mm, excluding mounting lugs
	Weight	8.0kg ± 200g, excluding external connectors
Packing	Size	850×740×600±5mm (Wooden case size)
	Weight	85.0±0.5kg, including ground power module, air module, Annexes and documentss

5. Applications
The tethered UAV can be applied in situations and environments that require long-time operation, making up for the shortcomings of short endurance time, faster power consumption with more mounts, and the need for frequent battery replacement. It expands the industry application of UAV.

High altitude relay communication       Fire extinguishing for buildings              Sea patrol monitoring

6. Company profile

The "Drone Tethered Power System" - Rosefinch Technology is the leading manufacturer of drone tethering power station.
Rosefinch mainly engages in the R&D, production, sales of AC-DC, DC-DC high-frequency switching power modular and the drone tether power system.
The system is compatible for all multi rotor drones with MTOW 3-110kg.

These products are used and deployed by armed forces, law enforcement, civil security, and private security in over 20 countries for event protection, perimeter surveillance, border protection, radio communications, long-duration health monitoring, emergency communication, traffic management, environment inspections, scientific research and many more.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1). Will it be suitable for a drone with MTOW 90kg?
Yes, support take off weight 60-90KG.

2). What happens if the ground power is cut?
The backup drone battery will kick in and supply power to the drone. At battery critical level, the drone will auto land.
The the ground power recover power to drone, then it automated switch to tether power to drone. 

3). Will there be warranty? How long?
Yes there will be warranty for 1 year.
Extend warranty is optional. 

4). How compact is it?
Its dimensions are 60cmx57cmx46cm. Weights 54 kg.

5). Will the tether cable be able to transfer data?
The power line is only use for power supply purpose.
But if you order an optoelectronic composite cable, which contains tightly packed single-mode fiber optic, it can transfer data. 

6) How long the leadtime?
20-30 days.