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12-hour continuous flight
Ground power removes routine battery swaps for fixed-site overwatch, emergency response and long-duration observation.
Persistent airborne operations
XJ-XLA Tethered Drone
A high-performance tethered multi-rotor system that replaces battery limits with continuous ground power. GPS + BeiDou positioning, backup power and modular payload support keep the aircraft hovering for long-duration security, lighting, communications and environmental missions.
Product overview
A persistent platform for the moments that cannot stop
XJ-XLA uses a high-strength optical-electric tether to deliver up to 3,500 W from the ground station. In tethered mode, the system supports at least 12 hours of continuous operation while a smart backup battery enables controlled emergency return.
The modular airframe integrates high-performance motors, RTK capability and a professional ground controller with Fly intelligent ground-station functions for route planning and live status monitoring.
Read the drone inspection planning guide →Tethered endurance
≥12 hours
Ground output
3500 W
Cable length
100 m
Lighting option
30,000 lm
Core advantages
Persistent, precise and ready for real operations
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Stable hovering and positioning
GPS + BeiDou dual-mode positioning supports precise hovering, while the high-strength frame maintains stability in working conditions.
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Modular mission payloads
Configure high-definition night vision, lighting, communications or gas-sensing equipment around the operational objective.
Technical specifications
XJ-XLA aircraft, tether and ground system
Reference values from the product brochure. Confirm the final aircraft and payload configuration during technical review.
| Specification | Value | Configuration note |
|---|---|---|
| Overall dimensions | 1180 × 1160 × 420 mm | Compact modular airframe |
| Wheelbase | 840 mm | Centre-to-centre |
| Weight | 8.0 kg including battery | Standard empty-aircraft reference: 5.4 kg excluding battery |
| Maximum takeoff weight | 10 kg | Includes full battery and standard load |
| Tethered endurance | ≥12 h | Continuous tether mode |
| Tether cable / ground output | 100 m / 3500 W | High-strength optical-electric cable |
| Wind resistance / temperature | 7 m/s / −15°C to 45°C | Confirm site-specific operating envelope |
| Lighting system | 30,000 lm | High-brightness searchlight option |
System architecture
Three coordinated layers keep the mission airborne
Persistent aerial position
Continuous power for a stable elevated viewpoint
The optical-electric tether supplies power while maintaining a direct connection to the ground system. This lets the aircraft hold a defined observation position for security, communications, lighting or environmental sensing without routine battery-change interruptions.
- Mission mode
- Fixed-site overwatch
- Data path
- Optical-electric tether
Flight platform
High-performance motors, lightweight modular construction and integrated positioning hardware support stable deployment and field transport.
Professional controller
The Fly intelligent ground station supports autonomous route planning, live status monitoring and precise flight control.
Tether power system
Ground power is delivered through the optical-electric cable, with an intelligent backup battery for controlled emergency return.
Mission applications
Persistent coverage across high-value sites
Security and emergency response
Maintain 24-hour overwatch around city assets or critical facilities, with immediate visual confirmation when an event occurs.
Rescue and mobile lighting
Establish a temporary elevated light and communication point in mountains, disaster zones, ruins or other difficult terrain.
Chemical and environmental monitoring
Carry gas or environmental sensors and transmit readings continuously to the command centre for faster response.
Configuration support
Specify the persistent coverage you need
Share the required hover height, coverage radius, payload, cable deployment conditions, climate and expected quantity. We can help define the airframe, ground station and mission payload scope.
Request a configuration review