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The idea of Thethered UAVs isn't new. Problem is probably the danger of high voltage tethers that they use.
by _up 10y ago
The idea of Thethered UAVs isn't new. Problem is probably the danger of high voltage tethers that they use.
- usrusr 10y agoThanks, those were the trigger words to conjure up an interesting Google results page.
- Buttons840 10y agoWhy do they need a high voltage tether? They don't need a high voltage battery.
- JoeAltmaier 10y agoTo transmit power, its better to use high voltage and low current. Reduces transmission losses; uses much lighter cables. Then where the power is needed its stepped down with transformers or 'buck converters'.