K2 Unmanned Systems, a premiere commercial drone manufacturer in Huntington Beach, California, announced that it is now providing tethered drone solutions for its American-manufactured unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
Drone tethering is the most recent trend in the unmanned world, eliminating the flight time restrictions of UAV technology.
Tied to a power source on the ground, a thin cord is attached to the drone, providing continuous power, allowing the UAV to remain at altitude without having interrupt the mission for a battery swap.
This is a game-changer for industries like first response and private security, whose responsibilities include long-term surveillance and area overwatch.
With tethered drone solutions, operators will now have unlimited aerial surveillance for a very cost-effective price.
Now firemen can maintain 24/7 surveillance on wildfires, law enforcement can monitor crime scenes and large events, and private security can provide unique viewpoints for maximum vigilance.
K2 Unmanned has tapped France-based tether manufacturer Elistair to assist in the development of this new technology.
