1. Background and Requirements

As the film and television industry’s demand for nighttime lighting and special scene illumination continues to grow, traditional lighting equipment faces challenges such as fixed lighting positions, limited mobility, and power supply constraints.
Drone-based lighting systems have gained significant attention due to their flexibility and multi-angle illumination, but their operation time is limited by battery capacity, making it difficult to support long-duration shooting.

The Kitefly Tethered Drone Lighting Solution integrates tethered power supply technology with high-performance lighting equipment, providing a mobile, long-endurance, and multi-angle professional lighting system for various filming scenarios including movies, TV series, and variety shows.

Solution A: Rear-Mounted Professional Lighting System (Compatible with DJI M600 / Hexacopter Platforms)

2. Design Concept

Adopts the design philosophy of “Tethered Ground Power Supply + Aerial Centralized Lighting”:

· Rear-mounted centralized lighting: 12 light bars are installed at the rear of the drone to form a powerful backlight or main light source.

· Heavy-load platform: Compatible with DJI M600 and other industrial-grade hexacopters with strong payload capacity.

· Professional-grade illumination: Total luminous flux reaches 312,000 lumens, meeting the requirements of large-scale film shooting.

3. Key Advantages

· High illumination intensity: 12 concentrated light bars delivering up to 312,000 lumens.

· Excellent platform stability: Hexacopter design provides strong wind resistance, ideal for outdoor filming.

· Professional application: Suitable for high-standard film productions, concerts, and large-scale events.

4. System Composition

· Tethered Power Supply Unit: AF-G7 (750V)

· Airborne Voltage Regulator: WF-750S50-4K × 2

· Lighting Bars: AF-L800 (50V) × 12 (rear-mounted)

· Drone Platform: DJI M600 or equivalent industrial hexacopter

5. Application Scenarios

· Large-scale nighttime film and TV shooting

· Outdoor recording of variety shows

· Aerial lighting for concerts and live events

· City nightscape filming for promotional videos

Solution B: Front-Rear Balanced Economic Lighting System (Compatible with DJI M350 / Quadcopter Platforms)

2. Design Concept

Adopts the philosophy of “Cost Optimization + Multi-Angle Illumination”:

· Front-rear balanced lighting: The WF4 onboard power supply drives 4 light bars at the front and 4 at the rear, providing multi-directional and uniform lighting.

· Optimized cost-performance ratio: Compatible with DJI M350 and other quadcopters, significantly reducing overall system cost.

· Flexible illumination: The front-rear configuration achieves both facial and contour lighting effects.

3. Key Advantages

· Cost-effective: The quadcopter platform and reduced light bar count lower system cost by approximately 33%.

· Balanced illumination: Front and rear layout avoids harsh shadows and ensures even lighting.

· Wide applicability: Suitable for small to medium film projects.

· Low operating cost: Lighter total weight and lower power consumption.

4. System Composition

· Tethered Power Supply Unit: AF-G7 (400V)

· Airborne Voltage Regulator: A4 (M350 module) × 1

· Lighting Bars: AF-L800 (50V) × 8 (4 front + 4 rear)

· Drone Platform: DJI M350 or equivalent industrial quadcopter

5. Application Scenarios

· Medium and low-budget film and TV shooting

· Nighttime short video or online film production

· Commercial advertisement filming

· Wedding and event aerial lighting

Comparative Analysis

6. Technical Support and Service Assurance

6.1 Professional Technical Support

· Customized lighting design for film and television projects

· On-site commissioning and technical guidance

· Emergency technical support during shooting

6.2 Training Services

· Tethered drone lighting operation training

· Film lighting technique workshops

· Safety operation and maintenance training

6.3 After-Sales Service

· 12-month warranty for core components

· 24/7 technical consultation

· Rapid on-site troubleshooting response

6.4 Customization Service

· Customized light bar configuration based on shooting requirements

· Special lighting solution design

· Integration with other film production equipment

Summary

The Kitefly Tethered Drone Lighting Solution offers two configurations to meet diverse budgets and filming requirements:

· Solution A targets large-scale productions and high-standard filming needs, delivering professional-grade illumination performance.

· Solution B is designed for budget-sensitive projects, ensuring solid lighting quality while significantly reducing system cost.

Both solutions benefit from tethered power technology, ensuring continuous operation without endurance limits, effectively solving the short-flight issue of traditional drone lighting.
These systems provide the film and television industry with an innovative, efficient, and sustainable aerial lighting solution, adaptable to various project sizes and technical requirements.