Kitefly Tethered  |  Product Release  |  March 2025

DJI Matrice 600 Film Lighting System Gets a New Life with Tethered Power: Pre-Shipment Testing Complete

Kitefly Tethered completes full-system validation of its DJI M600 + NG3 Tethered Power Box + L100 LED Lighting configuration — eliminating battery anxiety and enabling unlimited airtime for aerial cinematography, emergency rescue, and nighttime operations.

About Kitefly Tethered

Kitefly Tethered (Nanjing Weize Chuangli Electronic Technology Co., Ltd.) was founded in June 2018 and is a nationally recognized high-tech enterprise and a leading intelligent manufacturing company in Jiangsu Province. With over a decade of deep specialization in tethered UAV systems, the company has built one of the strongest technical foundations in the industry.

Headquartered in Nanjing, China, Kitefly Tethered serves global markets with partners across multiple continents. Its four core business pillars — electric tethering, water tethering, wind turbine inspection, and aerial display screens (FlyScreen) — deliver end-to-end solutions for customers who demand uninterrupted airborne power and performance. Contact: susy@tetheredsystem.com | www.tetheredsystem.com

What Was Tested — and Why It Matters

Every unit that leaves the Kitefly Tethered facility undergoes a comprehensive pre-shipment test before delivery. This is not a checkbox exercise. For the DJI M600 + NG3 Tethered Power Box + 6× AF-L100 LED Lighting System, full-system validation covers:

• DJI M600 payload capacity, airframe stability, and motor response under tethered-power conditions

• NG3 tethered power box: continuous power output, cable pay-out/retrieval mechanics, and voltage stability

• AF-L100 lighting array: brightness output, thermal protection trigger points, and input voltage compatibility

• Full system integration: assembly-to-flight workflow, component interoperability, and real-world operational readiness

Testing follows actual field operation protocols — from component assembly and power connection to boot-up, calibration, and functional activation — so every customer receives a unit that is ready to deploy on day one.

System Configuration Overview

DJI Matrice 600 (M600) UAV

The DJI M600 is a professional-grade hexacopter platform purpose-built for demanding aerial applications — aerial cinematography, public safety, industrial inspection, and emergency lighting. Key specifications:

• Motor Wheelbase: 1,133 mm

• Deployed Size: 1,668 × 1,518 × 759 mm (incl. propellers, arms, GPS mount)

• Folded Size: 640 × 582 × 623 mm

• Take-off Weight: 9.1 kg (6× TB47S) / 9.6 kg (6× TB48S)

• Max. Take-off Weight: 15.1 kg

• Max. Payload: 6 kg (TB47S) / 5.5 kg (TB48S)

When paired with a tethered power supply, the M600 transitions from a battery-limited platform into a persistent aerial asset — eliminating the 20–30 minute battery ceiling entirely.

NG3 Tethered Power Box — Full Specifications

The NG3 is Kitefly Tethered's compact, high-efficiency ground power unit. It converts standard AC 220V grid power to regulated high-voltage DC (380–420V) and delivers it to the drone via a 60-meter tethered cable — replacing batteries with continuous, uninterrupted power.

The NG3's passive pay-out / active retrieval cable system ensures smooth operation across a wide range of deployment altitudes and wind conditions. At just 9.9 kg, it is highly portable for rapid field deployment.

AF-L100 LED Aerial Lighting — Full Specifications

The AF-L100 is a high-output, low-weight LED light bar engineered specifically for UAV mounting. Each unit delivers 10,000 lm from a CREE LED array, with built-in thermal protection to prevent overheating during extended operations.

Six AF-L100 units are included in this system configuration, providing a total theoretical output of 60,000 lm — more than sufficient for nighttime aerial cinematography, large-scale emergency scene illumination, and search-and-rescue operations.

Rigorous Quality Control: Zero Defects on Delivery

Kitefly Tethered's pre-shipment testing protocol is grounded in a simple principle: every failure caught in the warehouse is one that never reaches the field. For systems deployed in aerial cinematography, disaster response, and critical infrastructure inspection, in-field failures are not just costly — they can be dangerous.

The testing team executes the full operational workflow in sequence: mechanical assembly, power connection, system boot, calibration, and mission-mode activation. This process also functions as a documented reference for customers — providing a clear, step-by-step operational guide that reduces onboarding time and operator error in the field.

Each DJI M600 + NG3 + L100 system that passes final validation is certified delivery-ready and shipped with full confidence in its performance across high-altitude work, emergency response, and nighttime aerial operation scenarios.

Why Tethered Power Is Changing Aerial Operations

The conventional limitation of battery-powered UAVs — 20 to 40 minutes of flight time — is a fundamental barrier for applications that demand persistence. Aerial film crews lose critical shooting windows. Emergency responders must rotate ground crews to swap batteries mid-operation. Security and surveillance deployments require constant human intervention.

Tethered UAV power systems solve this at the source. By supplying continuous ground power through a lightweight, high-voltage tether cable, operators gain:

• Unlimited flight endurance — hours, not minutes

• Elimination of battery procurement, maintenance, and logistics costs

• Stable, regulated power delivery that protects sensitive onboard payloads

• Rapid deployment from any AC 220V power source — generator, grid, or temporary power supply

About Kitefly Tethered's Tethered Power Expertise

10+ years of focused development in tethered UAV power systems. Over 30 custom tethered power box configurations delivered. One of the earliest adopters and solution providers in the tethered UAV sector globally.

Kitefly Tethered specializes in the full power chain for tethered UAV systems: ground power boxes (AC to high-voltage DC), onboard power modules (high-voltage DC to low-voltage DC for drone consumption), and integrated system accessories including tethered lighting, firefighting modules, wash systems, relay communication systems, tethered screen systems, and hangar systems.

Whether you are sourcing for a single-aircraft film production setup or building a large-scale persistent aerial surveillance network, Kitefly Tethered offers the technical depth and product flexibility to match your requirements.

Connect with Kitefly Tethered

For product inquiries, custom configuration requests, or technical discussions on tethered UAV power systems:

Email: susy@tetheredsystem.com

Website: www.tetheredsystem.com

We welcome collaboration with integrators, resellers, drone operators, film production companies, public safety agencies, and OEM partners worldwide.

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