Manufactured and engineered in the United Kingdom, SENTINEL has been partnered with Steatite’s MPU5 MESH radio to create an aerial rebroadcasting node, offering a continuous surveillance capability for enhanced situational awareness.
The SENTINEL tethering system boasts swifter deployment and reduced weight compared to traditional mast alternatives. The amalgamation of a tethered UAV system with radio, camera, and thermal imaging technology proves highly advantageous in various applications, including:
- Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance
- Force Protection
- Event Security
SENTINEL can be efficiently powered by Drone Evolution’s patented Freedom Power Supply Unit (PSU), which possesses the remarkable ability to produce a voltage range of 100V-500V from a 12V or 24V vehicle power source. This capability allows SENTINEL to be swiftly mobilized and remain airborne for extended durations, achieving altitudes of up to 50 meters for 6 hours and potentially even longer.
Notably, SENTINEL stands alone as the sole system capable of operating directly from a 12V or 24V power supply, such as a vehicle or batteries, without the need for an inverter or generator. Furthermore, it is adaptable to mains power sources. Its robust weatherproofing and impressive wind resistance enable it to endure challenging environmental conditions for extended periods.
Toby Townrow, Communications Director at Drone Evolution, emphasized the advantages of tethering a drone to a ground power source, which enables significantly prolonged flight times beyond traditional battery limitations. He highlighted SENTINEL’s accessibility, as it can be deployed without the need for advanced piloting skills, and its potential for secure communications and addressing communication dead zones. Moreover, SENTINEL has the capability to elevate your sensors to greater heights compared to standard temporary mast systems.
Seb Leaver, Business Development Manager at Steatite, added that the partnership between Drone Evolution’s SENTINEL system and the MPU5 Radio System addresses a long-standing challenge for their clients—how to swiftly and effortlessly deploy a communication rebroadcast system to significant heights across various deployment scenarios, all at an affordable price point.
