Defence education
Tethered persistent surveillance
A tether can link the aircraft to ground power and data.
What to keep in mind
Cannot promise uninterrupted operation or infinite coverage.
A useful distinction
Power continuity does not remove weather or system limits.
Key terms
- tether
- A physical connection between an airborne platform and its ground system.
- persistence
- The ability to sustain observation over time, subject to system limits.
Educational scene. No live sensing, real performance data or Lotusmirk-owned system is shown.