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Your Drone Questions. Answered.

YDQA: Ep 100- "How Are Drone Tethers Being Used?"

Apr 10, 2025
15:46

Welcome back to Your Drone Questions. Answered. In this episode, we're diving into the exciting world of tethered drones—how they're being used today and where they're headed in the future.


We cover:

  • What tethered drones are and how they differ from traditional UAVs
  • Legal and regulatory considerations in the U.S. as of Q1 2025
  • The main benefits of tethering (continuous power, data streaming, mobility)
  • Real-world use cases: public safety, temporary security, event coverage, and broadcast
  • Freefly’s innovative Flying Sun product for mobile aerial lighting
  • Challenges and technical lessons from building tethered drone systems
  • The future of tether tech, including UI/UX advancements and industry-specific solutions

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