The LZZ-THOR-100 tethered UAV system is engineered to meet the demands of enterprise users requiring consistent aerial presence without battery limitations. As a product tailored for integration by leading drone manufacturers and users sourcing professional drone technologies, it supports fixed-point hovering and sustained monitoring. This solution is targeted at aviation professionals, industrial inspection teams, and public safety authorities who command reliable drone endurance beyond conventional battery cycles. The system delivers a scalable platform facilitating operational continuity in various commercial and government sectors handling drones available for procurement and deployment.
This tethered drone solution features a ground-powered architecture supplying constant DC voltage via a specialized tethered cable reaching up to 100 meters altitude. Equipped with a synchronized reel mechanism and a high-voltage DC voltage stabilizing module, it ensures steady power delivery and cable management. The embedded safety backup battery maintains system function against power interruptions. Technical parameters include continuous working times exceeding 8 hours, payload capacity up to 2.5 kg, and hover accuracy within ±1 meter. Such specifications align with the stringent requirements of drone manufacturers seeking to integrate or utilize professional drone systems designed for extended aerial missions.
The LZZ-THOR-100 system finds utility in multiple sectors where continuous aerial oversight is critical. Use cases encompass long-term site monitoring in construction and industrial environments, emergency response communications, maritime surveillance, and broadcast support at events. Its tethered power supply eliminates downtime associated with battery replacement, thereby enhancing mission efficiency and regulatory compliance. Integration within operational workflows is seamless for enterprises managing fleets of drones available for procurement or rental, providing a ground-based control infrastructure that complements aerial data acquisition technologies employed by professional drone operators.
The LZZ-THOR-100’s architecture incorporates a modular design that integrates a reel, tether cable, voltage stabilizing equipment, and backup battery into a compact ground unit. This design facilitates ease of transport, rapid deployment within four minutes, and streamlined cable handling through synchronized winding technology. Collaborative compatibility with various drones available for procurement and existing platforms from prominent drone manufacturers enhances adaptability across multiple project requirements. The system’s structural configuration supports a stable tethered power feed, minimizing electrical interference and providing safe operational parameters for professional drone applications.
From a performance perspective, the LZZ-THOR-100 offers reliable long-duration flight with uninterrupted power, which significantly reduces operational downtime and logistical complexity compared to traditional battery-powered drones. The system supports payloads up to 2.5 kg, accommodating advanced sensors and equipment necessary for specialized industrial tasks. User interfaces and deployment protocols have been optimized to allow quick setup by technical teams, amplifying mission readiness. The combination of stable power, precise hover control, and safety redundancy contributes to enhanced reliability and operational value for clients procuring professional drone solutions.
Use Scenarios
Industrial Site Monitoring and Inspection Enhancements
Within large-scale industrial operations, the LZZ-THOR-100 tethered UAV system provides continuous aerial monitoring critical for surveillance and safety inspections. Its capability to sustain flight for over eight hours at heights up to 100 meters ensures comprehensive coverage of construction sites, manufacturing plants, and infrastructure facilities. The tethered power system complies with stringent regulatory requirements on aerial endurance and reduces the frequency of maintenance interruptions. This system integrates effectively with existing facility management workflows, delivering real-time visual data and enabling proactive risk assessment and quality control for businesses procuring drones available for procurement tailored to industrial environments.
Emergency Response and Communication Relay in Field Operations
In emergency management scenarios, the LZZ-THOR-100 serves as a stable airborne platform for command coordination and communication relay. Its tethered power supply guarantees continuous operation, essential during natural disasters or large public events where network coverage may be compromised. The system’s quick deployment and precision hovering capabilities allow seamless integration into incident command systems and field communication infrastructures. professional drone capabilities such as payload flexibility and extended hover time support high-resolution surveillance and data transmission, facilitating efficient situational awareness for first responders and agencies utilizing drones available for procurement designed for emergency services.
The LZZ-Thor-100 tethered UAV system provides power through the ground end. The UAV can rise to an altitude of 100 meters and hover uninterrupted for a long time. It consists of reel, tethered cable, aerial voltage stabilizing module and backup battery. The high-voltage DC voltage stabilizing system and synchronous winding reel are installed on the wire releaser, and the tethered cable is connected to the stabilizing module and spare battery.
The tethered platform solves the limitation of lithium battery capacity on the endurance of electric aircraft, and realizes the long-term stagnation of multi-rotor UAVs. It can be used in any long-term hovering mode of drones. The matched drone platform has an automatic follow function, which automatically follows the mother ship (vehicle) to move without towing, which is suitable for marine ship navigation.
The system can be used for on-site monitoring, lighting, broadcasting, communication relay, TV live broadcasting, long-term suspended high-altitude stations, emergency communication high-altitude base stations, maritime surveillance and tracking systems, etc.
| Ground end characteristics | |
| Cable length | 120m |
| Input voltage | AC220V±10%@50Hz |
| The output voltage | DC375V/DC400V±5V |
| input power | <3000W |
| Output Power | <3000W |
| weight | 52kg |
| size | 620*400*600mm |
| Take-up and pay-out method | Keyed auto |
| Insulation | 2000V |
| Tensile | >100kg |
| 100m resistance | <2.2R |
| Ampacity | 7A |
| weight | 2kg/100m |
| Fiber characteristics | Single mode 10Gb/s (with optical fiber version) |
| Flying platform | LH-ZEUS1200 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 10-12Kg |
| Continuous working time | ≥8h |
| Tethered flight altitude | 100m |
| High retention performance | ±1m |
| Hover accuracy | ±1m |
| Heading angle accuracy | ±3° |
| Emergency landing time | ≤2min |
| Deployment time | ≤4min |
| Onboard power supply | 3000W |
| Safety backup battery | 5200mAh 35C |
| Load capacity | Can carry 2.5Kg |
| Ground end characteristics | |
| Cable length |
350m |
| Input voltage |
AC220V±10% |
| The output voltage | 650V~1000V adjustable |
| Input Current |
≤75A |
| Output current |
<15A |
| Output Power |
>10kw |
| Take-up and pay-out method | Automatic take-up |
| Hover time | ≥12 hours |
| Wind resistance | Level 7 |
| Flying platform | LH-MJY1600 six rotors LH-MJY2400 octorotor |
| Maximum wingspan |
1600mm/2400mm |
| Empty weight |
18kg/35kg |
| Maximum take-off weight |
32kg/80kg |
| Maximum working load |
15kg/30kg |
| Tethered flight climb speed |
≥2m/s |
| Tethered flight descent speed |
≥1m/s |
| Maximum flying speed in free flight |
15m/s |
| Maximum climb speed in free flight |
4m/s |
| Maximum descent speed in free flight |
2m/s |
| Maximum working altitude |
5000m |
| GNSS single point hovering accuracy | Horizontal direction ±0.5m, vertical direction: ±0.5m |
| GNSS hover accuracy | Vertical direction: ±0.3m |