Tethered drones are rapidly expanding across surveillance, industrial inspection, public safety, and defense applications. By using a physical tether (optical fiber) instead of a wireless link, these platforms gain continuous power, secure communications and extended mission duration.

The industrial sector is experiencing a significant transformation as organizations strive to enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs and make informed, data-driven decisions. Sensor technology forms the backbone of this revolution, enabling the conversion of physical processes into actionable digital insights. Historically, traditional wired sensor deployments have posed considerable barriers to widespread monitoring due to high installation costs, ongoing maintenance requirements and infrastructure constraints.

The unmanned aerial vehicle industry also known as drones, has experienced explosive growth over the past decade, with applications spanning from recreational first-person view (FPV) racing to critical industrial operations. At the heart of this revolution lies a persistent challenge: establishing reliable, long-range communication between ground stations and drones while maintaining low power consumption and manageable costs. Enter LoRa® technology, a game-changing wireless communication protocol that's transforming how drones communicate with their operators and with each other.