Intelligent Ground Control Station
Intelligent ground control station provides cable with tension control to the tethered drone unit with power and data transmission.
- Tether Voltage Drop Compensation
- Fiber Optics Data Transmission
- Intelligent Tension Controlled Spool
- Interchangeable Spool Mechanism
- Back-up Battery System
Zenith Our Tethered Aerial Vehicles (TAVs) utilize the Zenith Aerotech-designed Ground Power Unit to convert 120- or 240-volt AC power into high-voltage DC power. Power is then transmitted to the TAV through a high-strength, abrasion-resistant power supply cable, or tether.
The GPU houses interchangeable tether spools in varying lengths up to 400 feet and utilizes an automated tether management system, allowing the operator to focus their full attention on operating the TAV and sensors.
This unit supports any of Zenith Aerotech’s TAVs, and can be paired with third-party unmanned aerial vehicles. This allows the user to get the most out of already purchased platforms by giving them an added long-endurance capability.
Unique Functions
Power Compensation
Zenith ground station compensates the voltage drop occured through the cable in order to carry high payloads in higher altitudes.
Interchangable Spool
Zenith ground power unit has an interchangeable spool which operator can easily change the spools even on the field.
Made in U.S.A
All Zenith tethered drone systems are made in U.S.A. and they are NDAA compliant. Our products are widely used by government customers.
F/O Data Transmission
Zenith ground power unit provides data transmission through fiber optics which eleminates RF signature.
Back-up Battery
Both Zenith ground power unit and tethered drones have back-up batteries, on a power loss, drone lands itself and GPU reels the cable in.
Tension Controlled Spool
Tension controlled spool lets the cable out when drone is ascending, reels the cable in when drone is descending autonomously.
Techical Specs
400
Cable Length (ft)108
Proven Flight Endurance (hr)60
Weight (lbs)3500
Ground Power (w)| Box Dimensions | 31.3 x 20.4 x 15.5″ / 79.5 x 51.8 x 39.4 cm |
| Weight | 70 lbs (31.7 kg) |
| Input Voltage | 180-264 VAC (with Quad8) 85-264 VAC (with QuadL) |
| Input Frequency | 47-63 Hz |
| Input Power | 3500W Quad 8 1800W Quad L |
| Cable Length | Up to 400 feet |
|---|---|
| Conductor Cables | 2 x 22 AWG Mil-Spec M22759/19 |
| Fiber Optic | 1 x Singlemode |
| Voltage Rating | 600V |
| Tether Voltage (ground side) | 400-500V (Compansated) |
| Tether Voltage (drone side input) | 400V (Regulated from ground) |
| Drone Voltage | 50V |
| Setup Time | Less than 5 minutes |
| Portability | Telescopic handle and wheels |
| Back Up Battery | 12V 5Ah Back Up Battery |
| Reel | Auto tension reel mechanism |
| Connectors | 1x Rj45 for communication 1x USB for charging 1x USB for debug |
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