RS1000 Ground Power System

RS1000 is an affordable ground-based tether power system designed for off-the-shelf drones. It allows unlimited flight time when connected to a power source.

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Description

Blue Vigil manufactures affordable tether power systems designed for off-the-shelf-drones. The ground-based tether allows unlimited flight time when connected to a power source (generator, household current or battery).

Package Includes

  • RS1000 Ground Base Tether Unit
  • Brace
  • Power Cord
  • Battery Replacement Module (BRM)

Say Goodbye to Limitations

  • Unlimited Flight Time – no more down time while swapping out batteries! Connected to the Blue Vigil tether, your drone has unlimited flight time.
  • Launch & Leave – once at the desired altitude, compatible drones generally hold their position without the need for constant operator input.
  • Continuous Power – with generator, inverter or household power input, the system provides continuous power to the drone.

Features that Matter

Blue Vigil RS1000 operates with these DJI drones: S1000, S900, Inspire 1, Inspire 2, Matrice 200 – plus, any drone that operates on a 12V or 24V battery. Some drones may require an adaptor.

Use with drones already in your fleet

Install and uninstall in the field in seconds

Easy to transport

50 m standard cable length

Automatic cable management keeps a constant tension on the cable

Affordable tether power system

Made and Serviced in USA

Applications

  • NEWS & MEDIA EVENTS
    • Capture great shots of your race, concert or festival
    • News media can monitor travel lanes or current events
  • LAW ENFORCEMENT & FIRST RESPONDERS
    • Evaluate crime scenes and vehicle collisions efficiently
    • Law enforcement can monitor crowd situations
    • Fire officials can identify hot spots
    • Area surveillance and tactical overview
  • MILITARY &  GOVERNMENT
    • Perform reconnaissance and aerial surveillance missions
    • Protect a person or area with extended aerial views
  • COMMUNICATION & SENSORS
    • Deploy radio and cellular sites and relays
    • Monitor UAV mounted electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) sensors

Other Applications

  • Surveillance of fixed positions and perimeters
  • Monitoring protracted barricade/hostage situations
  • Weather monitoring
  • Hazmat incidents
  • Lighting
  • Situational awareness at events (concerts, festivals, parades)
  • Eye-in-the-sky camera position for televising and recording sports events
  • Reconnaissance in hazardous / inaccessible environments
  • Monitoring vehicular traffic conditions
  • Scene safety / force protection
  • Film production
  • Aerial platform for lights, sensors and antennas

Compatibility

The Blue Vigil RS1000 operates with these DJI drones:

  • S1000
  • S900
  • Inspire 1
  • Inspire 2
  • Matrice 200
  • Any drone that operates on a 12 V or 24 V battery

Some drones may require an adaptor.

The RS1000 Provides

  • Unlimited flight duration
  • Powers most UAV by replacing the OEM battery with the Blue Vigil Replacement Module (BRM)
  • Set it and forget it – once deployed the integrated flight control system keeps the UAV in hover over the ground power station
  • 1500 W of sustained power
  • Peak power output of 1600 W
  • System accepts 100V-240V AC input

Tether Power Systems by Blue Vigil

Blue Vigil manufactures, distributes and supports tether power systems for drones. The company was founded and managed by a team of pilots and UAV experts. The team saw an unfilled need in the UAV industry for a tether system which was universally compatible with UAVs. Launched in 2015, Blue Vigil was founded in partnership with an investor group and James Madison University.