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001 / TETHERED DRONES · INDIA · 2026

Stay airborne. Indefinitely.

Seven tethered drone systems stocked in India — from CZI tether power add-ons for your existing DJI fleet to V-SCOUT's vehicle-mounted active tether and Pliabot's facade cleaner.

Battery flight ends at 30 minutes. Tethered flight ends when you stop the generator. The cable delivers continuous power and an encrypted data link to a drone parked overhead — for surveillance, broadcast, comms relay, even high-rise facade cleaning. Authorised dealer for CZI, Elistair, TAR, V-SCOUT, Pliabot. Pan-India delivery, GST invoicing, AMC included.

STOCKED IN INDIA
7 tethered systems · ready to deploy
ENDURANCE
Hours · days · 24/7 continuous
PARTNERS
CZI · Elistair · TAR · V-SCOUT · Pliabot
SUPPORT
GST · DGCA · pan-India · AMC
002 / WHAT IS A TETHERED DRONE

Cable-powered.
Hours-long.

A tethered drone is connected to a ground power station by a slim cable that delivers continuous electricity and a secure data link. The drone never lands for a battery swap — it stays where it's needed, for as long as it's needed.

The tether is the upgrade.

Every battery-powered drone you own is a 30–55 minute drone. Halfway through a 4-hour event, you're swapping batteries. Halfway through a 24-hour perimeter watch, you're rotating a fleet.

A tether changes the equation. The cable carries up to 1500 watts of ground power to the drone and an encrypted fibre data link back. The drone can hover at 60–100 m for hours or days — only stopping when you cut the power, not when chemistry says so.

Two product types: tether power systems (CZI, Elistair) that add tethering to a drone you already own; and complete tethered drone systems (TAR, V-SCOUT, Pliabot) shipped as one deployable bundle.

DRONE POWER · DATA GROUND STATION ~ 60–100 m
003 / WHY TETHERED

Four reasons
over free flight.

When persistence matters more than range, tethered wins. Four operational advantages over conventional battery-powered drones for surveillance, broadcast, comms and cleaning use cases.

01

Persistent flight.

Ground power means flight time isn't limited by battery chemistry. Run hours or days continuously — only generator fuel or mains supply caps it.

02

Encrypted comms.

The tether doubles as a secure fibre data link. No wireless interference, no jamming surface, no spectrum licensing — straight cable comms back to ground.

03

Geo-fenced by physics.

A 60-metre tether means the drone literally cannot fly further than 60 metres. Geo-fence enforced by tether length, not software — simpler regulatory profile.

04

Heavy payload friendly.

Free-flight payload is constrained by battery weight. Tethered drones offload power weight to the ground, freeing payload capacity for thermal cameras, sensors, comms relays.

004 / WHO BUYS TETHERED

Four buyers.
Seven systems.

Tethered drones serve operationally different buyers — police and defence, fixed-site security, broadcast and events, and the niche facade-cleaning market. Find your role, then drill into the recommended systems.

01

For police & defence.

Crowd monitoring at large events, perimeter security at sensitive sites, convoy overwatch on the move. Tether kills the battery-swap interruption — eyes stay in the sky.

Best fits · V-SCOUT · Elistair SAFE-T 2 · TAR
02

For fixed-site security.

Refineries, ports, power plants, government compounds. Mount the tether station once and run 24/7 surveillance with thermal + RGB. No battery swap windows means no surveillance gaps.

Best fits · Elistair SAFE-T 2 · CZI TK3-M350
03

For broadcast & events.

Concerts, weddings, sporting events, live broadcast. Get persistent overhead coverage without the cost of a helicopter or the constraints of crewed flight.

Best fits · TAR · Elistair LIGH-T 4 · CZI TK3-M350
04

For facade & cleaning.

High-rise window cleaning, solar farm wash, large facade maintenance. The tether delivers water + cleaning fluid; the drone takes the operator out of harm's way.

Best fits · X3 P3 Pliabot
005 / TETHER POWER SYSTEMS

CZI & Elistair.
For your fleet.

Four tether power systems that add persistent flight to drones you already own. CZI for DJI compatibility (TK3-M350 = M300/M350; TK300 = multi-platform). Elistair for premium French-engineered tactical (LIGH-T 4) or industrial (SAFE-T 2) deployments.

DJI add-onXBM·00
CZI TK3-M350 tethered power system DJI M300 M350 CZI TK3-M350
DJI M300/M350 · ENTERPRISE

CZI TK3-M350

Purpose-built tether power system for the DJI Matrice 300 RTK and Matrice 350 RTK platforms. Add persistent flight to your existing DJI enterprise fleet without buying a new airframe.

Compatibility
DJI M300 RTK · M350 RTK
Use case
Enterprise add-on
Setup
Field-deployable
Tether type
Power + data
Request quote →
Multi-platformXBM·01
CZI TK300 tether power supply system CZI TK300
MULTI-PLATFORM · TETHER

CZI TK300

Multi-platform tether power supply system. More flexible than the M300-specific TK3-M350 — configurable for several commercial drone airframes.

Compatibility
Multi-platform
Use case
Fleet operator
Setup
Modular
Tether type
Power + data
Request quote →
TacticalXBM·02
Elistair LIGH-T 4 tactical tether station Elistair LIGH-T 4
TACTICAL · PORTABLE · FRENCH

Elistair LIGH-T 4

French-engineered lightweight tether station from Elistair. Tactical, portable, rapid-deployment — built for small team operations and quick-response ISR missions.

Form factor
Portable
Use case
Tactical · ISR
Setup
< 5 min deployment
Origin
France · Elistair
Request quote →
IndustrialXBM·03
Elistair SAFE-T 2 industrial tether station 24/7 Elistair SAFE-T 2
INDUSTRIAL · 24/7 · FIXED SITE

Elistair SAFE-T 2

Heavy-duty industrial tether station from Elistair. Designed for fixed-site installation with continuous 24-hour operation — perimeter security, large-event monitoring, persistent ISR.

Form factor
Fixed industrial
Use case
24/7 surveillance
Setup
Permanent install
Origin
France · Elistair
Request quote →
006 / COMPLETE TETHERED DRONE SYSTEMS

TAR. V-SCOUT.
Pliabot.

Three complete systems shipped as drone + tether + ground station bundles — no integration work required. TAR for general surveillance and broadcast, V-SCOUT for vehicle-mounted convoy operations, X3 P3 Pliabot for high-rise facade cleaning.

All-in-oneXBM·04
TAR tethered drone system complete bundle TAR tethered drone alternate view
COMPLETE BUNDLE · ALL-IN-ONE

TAR Tethered Drone System

A complete tethered drone solution — drone airframe, tether cable, ground power station shipped together as one deployable unit. No integration work, no compatibility checks.

Class
Complete system
Includes
Drone + tether + ground station
Use case
Surveillance · broadcast
Deployment
Plug-and-fly
Request quote →
Vehicle-mountXBM·05
V-SCOUT vehicle-mounted active tether drone India V-SCOUT
MOBILE · CONVOY · ACTIVE TETHER

V-SCOUT Vehicle-Mounted

Vehicle-mounted actively tethered drone system. Deploys from moving or parked vehicles to provide a continuous eye-in-the-sky for police convoys, defence patrols and rapid-response operations.

Class
Vehicle-mounted
Tether
Active tension management
Use case
Convoy · patrol · response
Deployment
Drive & deploy
Request quote →
SpecialityXBM·06
X3 P3 Pliabot aerial tethered cleaning facade Pliabot facade cleaner alternate view
FACADE · SOLAR · CLEANING

X3 P3 Pliabot · Aerial Cleaning

Specialised tethered cleaning drone — the tether delivers high-pressure water and cleaning fluid to the airborne unit. Cleans facades, solar panels and high-rise glass without scaffolding or rope teams.

Class
Cleaning specialty
Tether
Water + chemical delivery
Use case
Facades · solar · glass
Deployment
Crew-less cleaning
Request quote →
007 / DECISION MATRIX

Tethered.
Or free flight?

Tethered isn't always the right answer. For survey, search, mapping and long-distance flight, free-flight wins on range. For surveillance, broadcast, comms, cleaning — tethered wins on persistence. Eight comparison rows.

MetricFree flightTethered
Flight time30–55 minHours · 24/7
Range5–15 km60–100 m vertical
Battery swap interruptionsEvery 30–55 minNone — continuous
Comms linkWireless · jammableCable · encrypted
Spectrum licensingRequired (radio)Not required
Payload capacityBattery competesMaximum payload
Geofence enforcementSoftwarePhysical (cable length)
Best forSurvey · search · mappingSurveillance · ISR · cleaning
008 / INDUSTRY APPLICATIONS

Six contexts.
One vendor.

The six core operational contexts where tethered drones replace battery-swap fleets, crewed helicopters or fixed cameras with blind spots — event security, perimeter protection, mobile convoy, broadcast, comms relay, cleaning.

/ 01
EVENT SECURITY

Crowd & venue monitoring.

Concerts, sports stadiums, political rallies, religious gatherings. The tethered drone runs continuously above the venue without battery-swap surveillance gaps. Thermal + RGB combined.

/ 02
PERIMETER · FIXED-SITE

Refineries, ports, plants.

High-value fixed sites that need 24/7 aerial overwatch. Mount the Elistair SAFE-T 2 once and run perimeter surveillance day and night without crewed patrols or fixed cameras with blind spots.

/ 03
MOBILE · CONVOY

Police, defence, response.

V-SCOUT deploys from moving vehicles to provide aerial overwatch during convoy operations, raid response, search and rescue, riot control. Tether actively manages tension during vehicle motion.

/ 04
BROADCAST · MEDIA

Live broadcast overhead.

Cricket matches, festivals, parades, weddings. Provides persistent overhead coverage without crewed helicopters. The tether also delivers a wired data link with broadcast-grade reliability.

/ 05
COMMS RELAY

Emergency communications.

Disaster response, remote-area mobile coverage, military communications relay. The drone carries a comms repeater airborne, the tether delivers continuous power. Hours of relay capability.

/ 06
CLEANING · MAINTENANCE

Facade & solar cleaning.

High-rise window cleaning, solar farm wash, large facade maintenance, hard-to-reach industrial cleaning. Pliabot delivers water + chemicals through the tether, cleans without scaffolding.

009 / FREQUENTLY ASKED

Tethered drone FAQ.

Eight questions Indian buyers ask most often before placing the first tethered system order — covering DGCA, tether safety, compatibility, V-SCOUT, Elistair tier differences and more.

What is a tethered drone?

A tethered drone is connected to a ground power station by a slim cable that supplies continuous electrical power and a secure data link. Unlike battery-powered free-flight drones limited to 30–40 minutes of flight, a tethered drone can stay airborne for hours or days as long as ground power is available — making it ideal for surveillance, event monitoring, communications relay and persistent ISR.

Which drones are compatible with CZI tether systems?

The CZI TK3-M350 is purpose-built for the DJI Matrice 300 RTK and Matrice 350 RTK enterprise platforms. The CZI TK300 is a more general-purpose tether power supply that can be configured for several commercial drone airframes. We confirm exact compatibility for your existing fleet before quoting.

What is the difference between Elistair LIGH-T 4 and SAFE-T 2?

The Elistair LIGH-T 4 is the lightweight, portable variant — designed for rapid tactical deployment, small team operations and quick-response ISR. The SAFE-T 2 is the heavy-duty industrial variant — designed for fixed-site installation, continuous 24-hour operation, perimeter security and large-event monitoring. Choose LIGH-T 4 for mobility, SAFE-T 2 for endurance and capacity.

What is the V-SCOUT system?

V-SCOUT is a vehicle-mounted actively tethered drone system. It deploys from a moving or parked vehicle, providing a continuous aerial overwatch for the platform — used by police convoys, defence patrols, security teams and rapid-response units. The active tether actively manages cable tension during vehicle movement.

How long can a tethered drone stay airborne?

As long as ground power is supplied. Battery-driven free-flight drones are limited to 30–55 minutes per flight. Tethered systems run for hours or days continuously — limited only by ground generator fuel, mains supply availability or scheduled maintenance windows. Industrial systems like Elistair SAFE-T 2 routinely run 24-hour shifts.

Can the tether be cut accidentally?

Modern tether cables use Kevlar or aramid-reinforced sheaths that resist cuts, abrasion and weather. All systems we sell include a tether-loss safety protocol — if the cable is severed, the drone reverts to onboard battery power and lands safely at a pre-programmed location. The tether also doubles as an encrypted data link, eliminating wireless interference and jamming risk.

Are tethered drones DGCA-regulated in India?

Yes — tethered drones fall under the same DGCA framework as other UAS, but operating tethered drones below 60 metres in approved zones is generally simpler than free-flight operations because the geo-fenced flight envelope is physical rather than virtual. xBoom assists with DGCA registration documentation and operator training.

What is the X3 P3 Pliabot used for?

The Pliabot X3 P3 is a specialised tethered cleaning drone — the tether delivers high-pressure water and cleaning chemicals to the airborne unit for facade cleaning, building exterior maintenance, large solar farm cleaning and high-rise window cleaning. Operates safely at heights that would otherwise require scaffolding or rope-access teams.

010 / TALK TO US

Seven systems. One conversation.

Tell us the deployment — fixed-site, vehicle-mounted, event, cleaning — and we'll spec the right tether system, factor in DGCA compliance, GST and AMC, and quote in INR with pan-India shipping from Bengaluru.

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