Tethered Quadcopter
AssemblyLightweight four-rotor airframe rated for 4-hour sustained flight powered by tether and equipped with power regulation onboard. A full specification article for this item is being written. Meanwhile its bill of materials and connections are below.
Tethered Quadcopter parts and their functions
6 top-level parts · 9 parts in total · full bill of materials below
| # | Part | Qty | What it does |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carbon-Fiber Quadframe | 1× | Carbon-fiber X-frame 500mm wheelbase |
| 2 | Brushless Motor 400kV | 4× | Brushless motors 400kV 30A rated at 48V input |
| 3 | 4-Channel Sinusoidal ESC | 1× | Four-channel 50A ESC with sinusoidal commutation |
| 4 | Pixhawk Flight Computer | 1× | Pixhawk-compatible IMU/barometer/magnetometer board |
| 5 | Power Data Connector | 1× | Quick-disconnect power and data connector |
| 6 | 3S LiPo Battery Pack | 1× | Small 3S battery backup for pre-flight checks |
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Bill of materials for Tethered Quadcopter
6 top-level lines · 6 rows shown · 9 parts total · indented to 3 levels| # | Item / sub-assembly | Part no. | Qty/assy | Ext. qty | Parts | Type |
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| 1 | Carbon-Fiber Quadframe | tethered-drone-system-frame | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 2 | Brushless Motor 400kV | tethered-drone-system-motors | 4× | 4 | · | part |
| 3 | 4-Channel Sinusoidal ESC | tethered-drone-system-esc-board | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 4 | Pixhawk Flight Computer | tethered-drone-system-flight-controller | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 5 | Power Data Connector | tethered-drone-system-tether-coupler | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 6 | 3S LiPo Battery Pack | tethered-drone-system-lipo-buffer | 1× | 1 | · | part |
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Where the tethered quadcopter is used
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Sourcing: possible vendors
Browse the supplier directory → Prices, MOQ, and lead times are algorithmic estimates, not quotes, and not claims about these companies. Company mappings are curated by keyword; est. price band $0.50–$100. How estimates work| Vendor | HQ | Specialty | MOQ | Lead time |
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🇨🇳Foxconn
foxconn.com ↗
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Shenzhen, CN | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |
| flex.com ↗ | Singapore | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |
| dixoninfo.com ↗ | Noida, IN | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |
| bydelectronic.com ↗ | Shenzhen, CN | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |
| venture.com.sg ↗ | Singapore | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |