The innovative concept behind our single-use fibre optic spool for aerial drones is that it is mounted directly under the drone.
Fiber opticSpools
Deployable fiber-optic spool for aerial applications
The innovative concept behind our single-use fibre optic spool for aerial drones is that it is mounted directly under the drone.
KeyFeatures
- Bidirectional ground/air link,
- Lengths of 500 m, 1 km, 2 km, 5 km and 10 km
- Lightweight and compact,
- High bandwidth for video and control transmissions,
- Directly mounted on the aerial vehicle,
- Fast, secure deployment
- EMI immunity
- Singlemode fiber 1310-1550 nm
- ST connector
- Custom designs
The innovative concept of our disposable fiberoptic spool for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) is that it is directly mounted onto the airborne drone.
Indeed, the deployable side of the spool is connected by an ST connector to the control station while the stationary fiber is connected to the UAV. Thus the fiber does not suffer any constraint since it deploys while the drone flies.
Besides, the optical fiber is spooled with high precision, offering highspeed deployment over long distances of up to 10 km!
Our solution is very compact and lightweight. We offer three different packages in size depending on the required spool capacity. For instance, our smallest package can contain up to 1 000 m fiber length in a 64 mm long by 85 mm diameter box and weighs only 235 g.
The RBOB-UAV is a disposable system, meaning that there is no possibility to reuse the deployed fiber. However, the fiber can be easily reconnected on the field with a simple field connectorization kit.
This concept has the potential for many civilian applications such as pipe inspection, sewage inspection, or mine inspection. Indeed, this technology allows real-time transmission of huge data flows from onboard high-resolution cameras and sensors. In addition, it allows drone guidance without the use of radio waves.
Possible uses range from 4K broadcasting to indoor explorations with shielded enclosures, concrete walls, etc.