TPS110M-18KW Ver. 2.0
TPS110m-18kw Ver. 2.0
55-110 M
18kw Rated Power
22kw
58V Stable Constant
Yes
Yes
Optional
-20~45
10-80% Rh
3000m
IP54
66kg
85kg
Rosefinch
Wooden Case
850*740*600mm
China
8479811000
Product Description
110M 50V 18KW rated output power for large payload drone cable power station
What is tethered drone?
The advent of tethered drones began in 2016 as they were involved in the 1military system. A tethered drone is an unmanned aerial vehicle tethered to the ground. It consists of a base station on the ground and the drone, which is connected to the station through the tether (cable). The drone can be operated remotely to perform specific tasks. Tethered drones can be used for various applications, although most of them are focused on aerial observation and telecommunications. In particular, tethered UAVs are perfect for data capture and telemetry due to the reliability of tethered connections.

1. Typical characteristics
1). Easy to operate, no need to operate tethering box during UAV flight.
2). Comprehensive input and output protection function, fault elimination and self recovery.

3). Automatic take-up, and manual button to rewind when power cut off.
4). The on-board power supply has output at constant voltage, and the backup battery remains fully charged throughout the entire process without any power loss.


Carrying and Transportation: The box is equipped with handles and foot pads, and can be optionally equipped with a pallet components and a pull rod roller for carrying and transportation.
2. Adaptive drone
1). Support flight altitude: 200m/300m (tethered cable 220m/330m, reserved safety length).
2). Support takeoff weight: 60-90kg (drone power efficiency varies, this data is for reference only).
3). Support flight duration: ≥ 48h (the system can support working duration, which depends on the structure and electrical fatigue resistance of the drone).
3.Functional characteristics
1). Safety protection: Strong and weak current separation design, with input undervoltage, input overvoltage. Output overvoltage, output overcurrent, output short circuit, and output overheating protection functions. The input and output withstand voltage is ≥ 3000VDC, and the cable insulation layer withstand voltage is ≥ 3500VDC.
2). Data communication: Wired and wireless communication functions, remote display and control, data viewing and downloading; fiber optic communication optional.
3). Data display: The touch screen displays data and status of output voltage, output current, output power, cable reel out length, operating time, equipment temperature, total power consumption, and fault records.
4). Setting and adjustment: Support the setting and adjustment of parameters such as tension and speed for reel in&out cable, date and time, output voltage, safety meters, alarm temperature, etc. and support Chinese and English.
5). Alarm and reminder: When a fault occurs, the screen displays the fault content, and the buzzer sounds a reminder.
6). Carrying and Transportation: The box is equipped with handles and foot pads, and can be optionally equipped with a pallet components and a pull rod roller for carrying and transportation.
7). Automated winch reel: Synchronously retracting and releasing cables following the takeoff and landing of the drone, automatic adjusting the tension, and backup battery to activate cable reel in function in case of power cut off.

8). Water proof design, CNC manufacturing



4.Parameters
Items | Technical parameters | ||
Model | TPS220M-18KW Ver. 2.0 | TPS330M-18KW Ver. 2.0 | |
Cable length | 220M | 330M | |
Ambient temperature | -20~45 ºC (working), -40~65 ºC (storage) | ||
Relative humidity | 10-80% RH (working), 5-90% RH (storage) | ||
Altitude | ≤ 3000m | ||
Tethering power module | Input voltage | 380Vac, three-phase five wire system, 50Hz | |
Output power | 22000W (rated long-term output), 25000W (peak value ≤ 30s) | ||
Storage cable length | Standard storage cable 220m, 330m is optional | ||
Retraction speed | 0-3m/s, adjustable | ||
Reel in/out tension | 0-20N, adjustable | ||
Interface | Input aviation socket, fiber optic FC/LC port (optional), communication Type-C port, cable output LP20 aviation plug | ||
Buttons and switches | High-voltage on/off button, cable forced retraction button, input AC switch, alarm indicator light | ||
Size | 600 ×570 ×460 ± 0.5mm, excluding foot pads | ||
Weight | 54.. ± 0.5kg, not including tethered cable weight | ||
Tether cable | Material | Alloy lightweight high-temperature resistant aviation wire, composite fluoroplastic insulation layer, high modulus tensile aviation grade fiber woven layer | |
Fiber optic (optional) | The tethered cable is an optoelectronic composite cable, which contains tightly packed single-mode fiber optic and can be optionally equipped with fiber optic communication | ||
DC resistance | 1.6 ± 0.1 Ω, 100m@20 ºC loop | ||
Tensile strength | ≥ 300kg, resistant to repeated retraction and release ≥ 1000 times | ||
Insulation strength | ≥ 3500Vdc, no breakdown for 1 minute | ||
Cable length | 110meters,fiber optic with FC port (optional). | ||
Outer diameter | 6.3 ± 0.2mm | ||
Weight | 44±0.5g/m | ||
Air module | Input voltage | 580~810Vdc wide range input | |
Output voltage | 50 ± 0.5Vdc or 58 ± 0.5Vdc, constant voltage output, supporting voltage customization | ||
Output power | 18000W (rated long-term output), 22000W (peak value ≤ 10s) | ||
Protection function | Input overvoltage and undervoltage protection Output overvoltage, overcurrent, short circuit, and over temperature protection | ||
Isolation voltage | 3000V (Vin-Vout), 1min, leakage current ≤ 5mA, no breakdown, flashover, or corona phenomenon | ||
Installation method | Reserve installation holes and fix them with screws. | ||
Heat dissipation method | The built-in fan actively dissipates heat and reserves air ducts for forced air cooling | ||
Interface | Input LP20 aviation plug, output EC8 connector * 4 | ||
Protection level | IP54 | ||
Size | 400×304×69±0.5mm, excluding mounting lugs | ||
Weight | 8.0kg ± 200g, excluding external connectors | ||
Packing | Size | 850×740×600±5mm (Wooden case size) | |
Weight | 85.0±0.5kg, including ground power module, air module, Annexes and documentss |
5. Applications
The tethered UAV can be applied in situations and environments that require long-time operation, making up for the shortcomings of short endurance time, faster power consumption with more mounts, and the need for frequent battery replacement. It expands the industry application of UAV.
High altitude relay communication Fire extinguishing for buildings Sea patrol monitoring



FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. Will it be suitable for a drone with MTOW 90kg?
Yes, support take off weight 60-90KG.
2. What happens if the ground power is cut?
The backup drone battery will kick in and supply power to the drone. At battery critical level, the drone will auto land.
The the ground power recover power to drone, then it automated switch to tether power to drone.
3. Will there be warranty? How long?
Yes there will be warranty for 1 year.
Extend warranty is optional.
4. How compact is it?
Its dimensions are 60cmx57cmx46cm. Weights 54 kg.
5. Will the tether cable be able to transfer data?
The power line is only use for power supply purpose.
But if you order an optoelectronic composite cable, which contains tightly packed single-mode fiber optic, it can transfer data.
6. What is the leadtime for 1-5 units?
30-40 DAYS.
7. What is the IP rated of your tether station?
IP 54