GEB Heavy-Duty 24H Continuous Flight Tethered Hexacopter Drone System

Heavy-duty 24H continuous flight tethered hexacopter system (15kg payload, 150m tether altitude, 400V DC ground power) for persistent industrial security and emergency communications.

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Direct manufacturer supply, custom BMS telemetry, and CAD fit validation for OEM/ODM projects.

✔ Response target: Target response within 12 business hours during business hours; timing varies by inquiry complexity and working hours.
✔ Typical Lead Time: 7–10 business days for prototypes; 15–20 business days for mass production after final specification approval. Final timing is confirmed after tooling, testing, and order review.
✔ Shipping documentation: Applicable UN38.3 test documentation, MSDS/SDS, CE and Class 9 dangerous-goods requirements are confirmed per selected configuration and shipment.

Product Details

Direct Answer / Engineering Summary

The GEB Heavy-Duty 24H Continuous Flight Tethered Hexacopter Drone System is an industrial persistent surveillance, communications relay, and emergency monitoring hexacopter platform designed for non-stop aerial operations. Powered through a high-voltage 400V–600V DC ground tether system, this hexacopter supports up to 15kg payload capacity at operational tether altitudes up to 150 meters. It integrates dual-redundant flight controllers, an automatic tension-sensing ground winch, and emergency battery fail-safe for maximum mission assurance.

Engineering Overview

Product Overview

Constructed with high-rigidity carbon fiber boom arms and industrial-grade water-sealed brushless motors (IP55), the GEB Tethered Hexacopter system maintains stable position hold in adverse weather conditions including heavy rain and gale winds up to 14 m/s. Its high-payload capacity accommodates complex multi-sensor suites such as cooled thermal cameras, dual optical tracking gimbals, radar transceivers, and cellular base stations.

Critical Parameters

Key Commercial & System Facts

Feature Technical Specification
Aircraft Configuration Heavy-Duty Industrial Tethered Hexacopter System
Max Mission Payload Capacity Up to 15.0 kg (Sensor pods, relays, broadcast lighting)
Maximum Operational Tether Altitude 150 meters AGL (Automatic active winch tension control)
Continuous Hover Duration ≥ 24 Hours (Uninterrupted tethered operation)
Ground Power Station Input 380V AC 3-Phase / 220V AC (8kW–12kW continuous delivery)
Airframe Max Takeoff Weight (MTOW) 38.0 kg (with full 15kg payload attached)
Wind Resistance & Weatherproofing Class 7 (14 m/s sustained wind) / IP55 Weatherproof
Engineering Data

Technical Specifications

Parameter Value Test Conditions & Tolerances
Tether Transmission Voltage 400V–600V DC (High-voltage efficiency) Onboard down-conversion to 48V/24V bus
Flight Control Redundancy Dual Triple-Redundant IMU Flight Controllers Automated motor-out fail-safe landing
Emergency Onboard Battery 12S 5000mAh Semi-Solid LiPo (5 min emergency landing) Zero-switchover seamless fail-safe power
Ground Winch Dimensions & Weight 850 × 650 × 600 mm / Approx. 65 kg Ruggedized wheeled mobile transit casing
Operating Temperature Envelope -20°C to +55°C All-weather certified hardware
Engineering Validation

Equipment Compatibility & Engineering Fit Check

Before deploying GEB Heavy-Duty 24H Continuous Flight Tethered Hexacopter Drone System, verify these verified electrical and mechanical boundary requirements:

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Voltage & Charge Cutoff: Nominal 400V-600V DC Ground / 48V Onboard; confirm charger algorithm strictly matches this chemistry.
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Capacity & Energy Budget: Rated at Continuous Ground Tether Power; verify system run-time calculations under planned discharge currents.
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Physical Envelope: Specified at Hexacopter 1600mm Wheelbase; allow 5–10mm buffer in battery tray for expansion and lead harness.
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Cycle Reliability: Verified for Industrial Hardware (MTBF ≥ 50,000 Hours) under controlled DOD and thermal management.
💡 Custom Engineering Fit: Contact our Shenzhen engineering team to verify CAD models, custom wire leads, or BMS CANbus telemetry for this product.
Operational Suitability

Operational Boundary Conditions

✔ Recommended Fit & Use Cases:

  • Industrial UAVs, FPV platforms, and robotics requiring rapid burst response at 400V-600V DC Ground / 48V Onboard.
  • Flight missions needing high energy density and stable voltage plateaus under heavy payload draw.
  • Applications demanding verified Class 9 / UN38.3 compliance for commercial field logistics.

⚠ Operational Constraints & Limits:

  • Do not discharge below minimum cutoff voltage or charge beyond rated limit.
  • Maintain operational surface temperature within -20°C to +60°C discharge (0°C to +45°C charge).
  • Ensure connector polarity and pin assignment match system schematics prior to initial power-up.
First-Party Standards

First-Party Manufacturing SOP & Export Compliance

🏭 Automated Grading & Matching Cells classified via automated OCV/ACIR sorting (ΔV ≤ 2–3mV, ΔR ≤ 1.2mΩ) for tight pack balance.
🔬 Joint Integrity & Testing Laser or ultrasonic busbar welding with destructive pull test validation ≥ 5.0–8.0 kgf per terminal.
📦 Full Cycle Aging Verification 100% full charge-discharge cycle screening and thermal imaging prior to warehouse dispatch.
🌐 Export & Regulatory Clearance Supplied with certified UN38.3 test summaries, MSDS, 1.2m drop reports, and Class 9 DG shipping documentation.
Turnaround: 7–10 days prototypes; 15–20 days mass production per custom tooling requirements. View Verified Manufacturing Equipment & Testing Facility →

⚙ Engineering FAQ & B2B Procurement Specifications

What is the turnaround time for custom battery pack prototypes and mass production for GEB Heavy-Duty 24H Continuous Flight Tethered Hexacopter Drone System?
Custom prototype development typically requires 7 to 10 business days after CAD drawing approval and technical specification freeze. Commercial mass production turnaround is typically 15 to 20 business days. Standard OEM minimum order quantities (MOQ) start at 50 to 100 units depending on cell chemistry, custom mold tooling, and casing complexity.
Does GEB provide UN38.3 test summaries, MSDS, and Class 9 dangerous goods export compliance?
Yes. General Electronics Technology (GEB) provides complete first-party compliance verification for all industrial battery packs, including UN38.3 test reports, 1.2m drop test appraisal certificates, MSDS/SDS sheets, and certified dangerous goods packaging compliant with IATA air transport and IMDG maritime shipping regulations.
What smart telemetry protocols and BMS protection features are supported?
Our custom smart BMS architectures support industry-standard communication protocols including UAVCAN, CANbus 2.0B, SMBus, UART, and RS485. Integrated hardware protections include multi-tier over-voltage, over-discharge, continuous over-current, short-circuit, and dual-channel NTC thermal cutoff safeties with active cell balancing options.
What are the recommended continuous and peak burst discharge margins?
To maximize lifecycle endurance and electrochemical stability, we recommend designing with a 15% to 20% continuous discharge headroom margin under typical operating loads. Peak burst discharge ratings should strictly adhere to specified duration windows (typically ≤10 seconds) while ensuring pack operating temperatures remain below 65°C.

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