Description
Introducing TAR™️ Tethered Drone System
Introducing the TAR™️ (Tethered Aerial Robot) by Karman Drones™️, a groundbreaking solution that redefines aerial surveillance and data collection. With an unparalleled flight time of up to 24 hours, the TAR Tethered Drone System ensures continuous operation, free from the limitations of traditional drones. Moreover, its innovative dual-redundant coaxial design, combined with a 100-meter tether, guarantees uninterrupted connectivity. As a result, it becomes ideal for real-time data transmission and versatile payload options. Whether securing critical infrastructure or assisting in disaster relief efforts, the TAR Tethered Drone System is engineered for efficiency and reliability. Furthermore, experience the future of drone technology with TAR, where endurance and advanced capabilities unite seamlessly.
Features
Applications
Application |
Description |
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Law Enforcement and Public Safety | TAR Tethered Drone System Enhances safety by monitoring high-crime areas, allowing for proactive intervention and improved community security. |
Search and Rescue | TAR Tethered Drone System Conducts nighttime search and rescue operations efficiently, ensuring swift response to emergencies. |
Power Line and Pipeline Monitoring | Identify hotspots, detect leaks, and assess the structural integrity of power lines and pipelines, improving maintenance operations. |
Wildlife Conservation | TAR Tethered Drone System Supports wildlife conservation efforts by monitoring animal populations, tracking migration patterns, and identifying threats such as poaching. |
Environmental Monitoring | TAR Tethered Drone System Aids in forest fire management through infrared capabilities, enabling early detection of fires by identifying temperature anomalies and smoke even in low visibility conditions. |
Disaster Response | TAR Tethered Drone System Provides comprehensive assessments of areas affected by natural disasters, assisting emergency responders in effective planning and resource allocation. |
Critical Infrastructure Protection | TAR Tethered Drone System Monitors essential facilities such as airports, power plants, and government buildings to ensure their security and integrity. |


Compact Design
Featuring an innovative coaxial motor setup, this ultra-compact design delivers exceptional performance, all while maintaining a highly portable form. Consequently, it offers both power and convenience in one streamlined package.

Co-Axial Configuration
Equipped with a co-axial setup, it offers dual redundancy, ensuring the drone remains functional in any situation, even under challenging conditions. Additionally, this added reliability makes it ideal for critical operations, where performance and dependability are crucial.

Rugged Airframe
With a co-axial configuration providing dual redundancy, this drone ensures continuous operation in any situation. Moreover, its durable construction minimizes downtime, enhances longevity, and protects internal components. Consequently, it consistently delivers top-tier performance, even in the most challenging environments.

Up to 24 Hours of True Endurance
Experience revolutionary aerial surveillance with continuous flight time, enabling extended monitoring without the need for frequent landings. Furthermore, this capability enhances efficiency, ensuring uninterrupted operations for longer durations.

Composite Material
Constructed from advanced composite materials, it boasts a durable structure that significantly enhances the UAV’s lifespan. Additionally, this robust design ensures reliable performance, even in harsh environments.

Highly Portable
Built from advanced composite materials, it features a robust structure that extends the UAV’s lifespan. Furthermore, its compact design ensures easy portability, allowing users to conveniently carry it in the provided side bag.
Specifications

EO-IR Dual vision Payload
Visible Camera Resolution: 1920
X 1080 P
Thermal resolution: 640 X 480P
Visible Camera Zoom: 40X
Control Range (PTZ): -45°C to
+135°C(Tilt), -180°C to +180°C
(Pan)

RGB Day Payload
Visible Camera Resolution : 4K @
30fps
Visible Camera Zoom : 6X (Digital)
1/1.7-inch Sony sensor
HDR and starlight night vision
3-axis gimbal stabilization

100 m Tethered Box
Micro tether length: 100 m
Tether weight: 16 g/m
Power output: 2200 W
Tensile Strength: 120-150 daN
Micro Tether management:
Electric and Manual switch
Dimensions: 408 x 603 x 261 mm
Portable Power Source: 230 VAC,
50-60 Hz (4 kW min), 120 VAC,
50-60 Hz (3 kW min)
Rugged Structure: IP54 Certified

70 m Tethered Box
Micro tether length: 70 m
Tether weight: 16 g/m
Power output: 1500 W
Tensile Strength: 100 daN
Micro Tether management:
Electric and Manual switch
Dimensions: 627 x 475 x 292 mm
Portable Power Source: 230 VAC,
50-60 Hz (4 kW min), 120 VAC,
50-60 Hz (3 kW min)
Portability: Telescopic handle
and wheels
Accomplish your missions with ease

Pre-flight check
The TAR Tethered Drone System features an advanced PreFlight Check, meticulously evaluating crucial parameters before takeoff. As a result, it ensures optimal performance and safety, providing confidence for every mission. Furthermore, this thorough check guarantees that all systems are functioning properly, allowing for smooth operations throughout the flight.

Plan missions with ease
Armed with the latest geographical terrain data, you can optimize your missions by flying at a constant height above the terrain. Consequently, this guarantees that you won’t encounter any obstacles, ensuring a smooth and uninterrupted flight. Moreover, the system continuously adjusts to changes in terrain, maintaining optimal flight parameters throughout the mission.

Absolute Safety
Implemented with a failsafe, this system protects your UAVs during emergencies, such as low battery or RC link loss. Furthermore, you can effortlessly establish geofences to prevent your UAVs from entering restricted zones, further enhancing operational safety. In addition, the system continuously monitors critical parameters, ensuring real-time adjustments and minimizing risks during flights.

Structure scans
Structure scans allow you to assess the condition of any structure, plan maintenance, and more. Additionally, these scans can be fine-tuned to meet the specific needs of each structure, ensuring a comprehensive analysis. This flexibility makes it easier to adapt to various requirements and enhance the overall efficiency of maintenance planning.

Survey scans
Utilize survey scans to thoroughly examine any area of choice. You can easily select from predefined patterns or create your own using our intuitive tracing tool. Moreover, this flexibility ensures that your survey captures the necessary details with precision, making data collection more efficient and perfectly tailored to your needs. Additionally, it allows for better customization, empowering you to optimize your workflow for various surveying requirements.

Failsafe feature
It effectively protects UAVs during emergencies, such as low battery or RC link loss. Furthermore, you can easily create geofences to prevent your UAVs from flying into restricted areas, thus enhancing both operational safety and security. Additionally, this feature ensures that your drone operates within safe boundaries, minimizing risks.
Specifications
Physical Characteristics
Specification | Details |
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Dimensions (without propellers) | 52 X 52 X 30 cm |
Dimensions (with propellers) | 94 X 94 X 30 cm |
Max take-off weight (with battery and payload) | ≤ 6 kg |
Empty weight (without battery and with payload) | ≤ 5.3 kg |
Empty weight (without battery and payload) | ≤ 5 kg |
Max payload capacity | 750 g |
Payload ground clearance | 25 mm (Variable) |
Propeller type | Non-foldable |
Configuration | Co-axial quadcopter |
Propeller size (size and pitch) | 15″ X 5.0“ (upper), 16” X 10″ (lower) |
Airframe make | Carbon fibre and Nylon |
Performance Characteristics
Specification | Details |
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True Endurance™ (with payload) | Up to 24 hours |
Composite material | |
Command and control range | 100/70 m |
Live Video Transmission | 100/70 m |
Max take-off altitude (AMSL) | 4000 m |
Max flight altitude (AGL) | 100/70 m |
Operating temperature range | -20°C to +60°C |
Wind resistance | 12 m/s (20 knots) |
Ascend speed | 2 m/s |
Descend speed | 1 m/s |
Deployment time | < 5 minutes |
Packaging Time (After landing) | < 10 minutes |
Aural Signature | < 60 dB at 300 ft |
Launch type | Autonomous vertical take-off and landing |
Max space required for recovery | 2.5 m X 2.5 m |
Flight modes | Fully autonomous from take-off to landing without using any R/C controller, Altitude hold, Remote piloted mode for video-based navigation (RPV mode) |
Failsafe features | Return to Home on communication failure, Return to Home/Land on tether breakage, Multiple GPS on-board for GPS failure redundancy, High wind indication, High wind fail-safe, Return to land on power cutout |
Extra features | Plug and perform tether system |
Datalink Characteristics
Specification | Details |
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Communication Link Capability | Transmit control commands, telemetry data, day and night video from UAV to GCS |
Video Output | Ethernet |
Video Link | Digital and Encrypted |
Frequency Band | 2.4 GHz band or 5.8 GHz band |
Number of Channels | 16 communication channels |
Payload - I (Day-Night dual vision)
Specification | Details |
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Dimensions (L x W x H) | 57 x 52 x 88 mm |
Weight | 235 g |
Gimbal | 3-axis mechanical |
Control Range | Pitch: -90° to +135°, Yaw: -165° to +165°, Roll: -45° to +45° |
Day Camera: | |
Resolution | 1920 x 1080P |
Zoom | 20x & 2x digital (total 40x), Continuous zoom |
Field of View | HFOV: 60°, WFOV: 3°, NFOV: 1.5° |
Night Camera: | |
Resolution | 640 x 480 |
Zoom | 4x continuous digital |
Detection & Tracking | 2 km (Day), 800 m (Night) |
Payload - II (Day-Night dual vision)
Specifications | Details |
---|---|
Dimensions (LxWxH) | 118 x 92 x 159.88 mm |
Weight | 730 g |
Gimbal | 3-axis mechanical |
Gimbal Pitch | -45° to +95° |
Gimbal Yaw | ±300° to ±365° |
Gimbal Roll | ±70° |
Control Range | 2 km (Day) |
Day Camera Resolution | 1920 x 1080P |
Day Camera Zoom | 10x optical & 32x digital |
Day Camera Field of View | HFOV: 54°, DFOV: 68°, VFOV: 31° |
Night Camera Resolution | 640 x 512 |
Night Camera Zoom | 8x continuous digital |
Night Detection & Tracking | 800 m |
Payload - III (Day vision only)
Specifications | Details |
---|---|
Dimensions (LxWxH) | 100 x 77 x 105 mm |
Weight | 365 g |
Gimbal | 3-axis mechanical |
Gimbal Pitch | -45° to +45° |
Gimbal Yaw | +240° to -240° |
Gimbal Roll | +45° to -100° |
Day Camera Effective Megapixel | 4 MP |
Day Camera Resolution | 1920 x 1080P |
Day Camera Zoom | 10x optical |
Day Camera Field of View | DFOV: 66.6° – 7.2° |
PAL/NTSC Supported | Yes |
Payload - IV (Day vision only)
Specifications | Details |
---|---|
Dimensions (LxWxH) | 55 x 55 x 70 mm |
Weight | 95 g |
Gimbal | 3-axis mechanical |
Gimbal Pitch | -135° to +45° |
Gimbal Yaw | -160° to +160° |
Gimbal Roll | -30° to +30° |
Day Camera Effective Megapixel | 8 MP |
Day Camera Resolution | 3840 x 2160P |
Day Camera Zoom | 6x digital |
Day Camera Field of View | FOV: 93° |
Tether station - (100 m)
Specifications | Details |
---|---|
Tether Length | 100 m |
Tether Weight | 16 g/m |
Tensile Strength | 120-150 daN |
Power Output | 2200 W |
Tether Management | Electric and manual winch with various torque |
Portable Power Source | 230 VAC, 50-60 Hz (4 kW min), 120 VAC, 50-60 Hz (3 kW min) |
Dimensions | 408 x 603 x 261 mm |
Tether Box Weight | ≤ 24 kg |
Rugged Structure | IP54 Certified |
Operating Temperature | -20°C to +50°C |
Portability | Yes |
Tether station - (70 m)
Specifications | Details |
---|---|
Tether Length | 70 m |
Handlebars | Cushioned/Non-cushioned |
Tether Weight | 16 g/m |
Tensile Strength | 100 daN |
Power Output | 1500 W |
Tether Management | Electric and manual winch with various torque |
Portable Power Source | 230 VAC, 50-60 Hz (4 kW min), 120 VAC, 50-60 Hz (3 kW min) |
Dimensions | 627 x 475 x 292 mm |
Tether Box Weight | ≤ 20 kg |
Rugged Structure | IP54 Certified |
Operating Temperature | -20°C to +50°C |
Portability | Telescopic handle and wheels |
GCS (Ground Control Station) Characteristics
Specifications | Details |
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Built-in Pre-flight Checks | Yes |
Features | Failsafe feature, Geo-fencing, etc. |
GUI Display | Mission planning, Structure scans, Survey scans, Geographic map along with UAV location, UAV trajectory, waypoints, and flight plan. Real-time video from the UAV with on-screen display of key parameters. |
Real-time Display Parameters | UAV coordinates, target (payload) coordinates, range from UAV, Distance from Home, etc. |
User Controls | One-click Take-off / Land / Hover, Set the altitude of the UAV, Waypoint navigation, Dynamic flight plan adjustment, Point payload to ground coordinate function, RPV mode for semi-autonomous flying. |
Battery
Specifications | Details |
---|---|
Dimensions (LxWxH) | 137 x 55 x 44 mm |
Weight | 695 ± 5 g |
Battery Type | Li-polymer |
Capacity | 5200 mAh |
Standard Voltage | 21.6 V |
Max Charging Voltage | 25.2 V |
Energy Density | 115.44 Wh |
Charging Time | 25 minutes at 3C |
Charging Temperature | 10°C to 45°C |
Storage Temperature | 5°C to 45°C |
Charging Cycle | 200 cycles |
FAQ’s
How does the TAR™️ Tethered Drone System enhance security for critical infrastructure over long periods?
The TAR™️ drone’s impressive 24-hour continuous flight time, paired with its tethered power source, ensures uninterrupted surveillance of critical infrastructure such as power plants and airports. Furthermore, its EO-IR dual vision payload enables high-resolution visible and thermal imaging, allowing operators to monitor these areas in real-time. This advanced capability ensures effective threat detection and malfunction identification, even during low-visibility conditions like night or fog. As a result, the TAR™️ drone provides unmatched reliability and versatility for high-stakes surveillance missions.
Can the TAR™️ drone be used for detailed structural inspections, and how does it handle complex maintenance tasks?
Indeed, the TAR™️ drone is equipped with advanced structure scan capabilities, enabling it to assess the condition of buildings, bridges, power lines, and pipelines. Operators can leverage its stabilized camera with 40X zoom and thermal imaging to detect fine cracks, hotspots, and other potential issues in hard-to-reach areas. Additionally, the drone’s ability to maintain precise positioning and capture real-time data is crucial for planning preventive maintenance, reducing downtime, and ensuring overall operational safety. This makes the TAR™️ an indispensable tool for infrastructure inspections, enhancing both efficiency and reliability.
In what ways does the TAR™️ drone enhance search and rescue operations, especially in challenging environments?
The TAR™️ drone’s extended flight time, thermal imaging capabilities, and 100-meter tether make it ideal for continuous search and rescue missions in complex terrains or low-visibility conditions, such as forests or mountainous regions. Its RGB day payload with HDR night vision allows for clear imaging even in low-light scenarios, helping rescue teams locate individuals faster. Additionally, the drone’s quick deployment time and failsafe features ensure rapid, reliable operations in emergencies.
How does the TAR™️ drone maintain consistent data transmission and power supply during extended missions in remote areas?
The TAR™️ drone is powered via a tether that not only supplies continuous electrical power but also ensures stable, real-time data transmission to ground control stations, even in remote or difficult-to-reach locations. This makes it an excellent tool for long-term monitoring of remote sites such as wildlife reserves or disaster zones, where it can be deployed without concerns about battery depletion or data loss.
What advantages does the co-axial motor configuration provide in high-risk environments, such as disaster zones or areas with extreme weather conditions?
The dual-redundant co-axial motor setup ensures that the TAR™️ drone remains operational even if one motor fails, providing an extra layer of safety and reliability during missions in hazardous environments. Whether deployed in disaster zones or areas prone to strong winds, the co-axial system enhances the drone’s stability and minimizes the risk of operational failure, allowing for consistent performance in critical situations.
How can the TAR™️ Tethered Drone be integrated into power line and pipeline monitoring to improve maintenance efficiency?
The TAR™️ drone’s tethered system allows for prolonged, real-time inspections of power lines and pipelines, enabling operators to identify anomalies such as leaks or overheating. Its thermal and visible imaging capabilities allow detailed assessment of structural integrity while reducing the need for on-ground inspection teams, making it a cost-effective solution for large-scale utility monitoring and preventive maintenance.
What specific features make the TAR™️ drone suitable for wildlife conservation and environmental monitoring applications?
For wildlife conservation, the TAR™️ drone can perform long-duration surveillance, tracking migration patterns or poaching activities without disturbing the animals. Its infrared thermal imaging is particularly useful for monitoring animal activity at night. In environmental monitoring, its ability to detect temperature anomalies through thermal vision allows early identification of forest fires or pollution events, providing critical data for early intervention and disaster prevention.
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