Quantum AM-Q-V1

Built to stay up.

A battery gives you 30 minutes and a landing. The Quantum tethered drone system gives you the whole mission. Connect your aircraft to ground power, launch once, and hold position for hours at up to 130 feet. That is the entire pitch, and it is enough.

500W continuous 130 ft / 40 m tether 325 VDC typical 120 g air module

Pricing

Priced in the open

$6,500 schools & athletics

$9,500 commercial & enterprise

Imported tether systems with similar capability run $25,000 to $60,000, and most will not even print the number. Ours is printed right here. The Quantum is built in Huntsville, Alabama and supported by the engineers who designed it.

AeroMast Quantum ground station control panel with power inlet, status display, and tether connector

Specifications

Quantum AM-Q-V1 full specifications

SystemQuantum AM-Q-V1 tethered power system
Output Power500W continuous (flat)
Tether Voltage325 VDC typical (250–370 VDC range)
Tether Length40 m (130 ft) max altitude
Air ModuleAeroModule AM-V2-01-02
Air Module Input160–420 VAC
Air Module Output9–24 VDC
Air Module Weight120 g
ConnectorXC-60
Ground Input90–130 VAC, 60 Hz (wall outlet or generator)
Operating Temp−20°C to 40°C
Power ModulesVicor DCM converters (Vicor Corporation, USA)
HousingPelican protective case (USA)
OriginDesigned in Monroe, Louisiana; manufactured in Huntsville, Alabama, USA

How It Works

Four steps, then it just stays up

Step 1

Set the station

Place the ground station and connect standard 120V power, from a wall outlet or a small generator.

Step 2

Clip the module

The 120 g air module mounts to your drone and connects to the tether in minutes. No airframe modification.

Step 3

Launch once

Continuous power flows up the tether. Fly to station, up to 130 ft, and hold.

Step 4

Stay covered

Hours of uninterrupted flight. If ground power is ever interrupted, the onboard battery lands the aircraft under control.

Compatibility

Built for the drones you already fly

The Quantum serves the enterprise aircraft programs already own, including the DJI Mavic 3 and Mavic 4 series and the Autel EVO series.

Flying a different airframe? We build tether integrations for new platforms on request, and higher-power systems for larger aircraft are in development.

AeroMast Quantum tethered drone power system ground station

FAQ

Tethered drone system questions

How long can a tethered drone stay in the air?
As long as ground power holds. The Quantum feeds continuous 500W power, so flight time is measured in hours, not battery minutes. In athletics service our systems average 4.3 hours per flight at 107 feet.
How much does a tethered drone system cost?
The Quantum is $6,500 for schools and $9,500 for commercial buyers. Imported systems with similar capability typically run $25,000 to $60,000.
What drones does the Quantum work with?
Enterprise aircraft including the DJI Mavic 3 and Mavic 4 series and the Autel EVO series. Contact us about other airframes.
What happens if the tether power is cut?
The drone's onboard battery takes over automatically and the aircraft makes a controlled landing. Ground power loss never means an uncontrolled descent.
Is a tethered drone legal to fly?
Yes. Tethered operations fly under the same FAA Part 107 rules as other commercial drone work, and the tether keeps the aircraft in a fixed, controlled volume of airspace. Our customers include school districts and public safety agencies. For first responders there is a dedicated carve-out: under 49 U.S.C. § 44806(c), a public safety organization can fly an actively tethered UAS at or below 150 ft above ground level with no certificate of authorization or waiver, no pilot certificate, and no airworthiness certification, as long as the flight stays within visual line of sight, does not pass directly over non-participating persons, respects the ceilings on the FAA’s UAS Facility Maps, and gives way to other aircraft. The Quantum’s 130 ft tether keeps the aircraft under that 150 ft ceiling by design.
Where is the Quantum made?
Designed by AeroMast in Monroe, Louisiana and manufactured by Kinney Industries in Huntsville, Alabama, just off Redstone Arsenal. Support is handled in-house by AeroMast. Kinney is an ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturer founded in 1972, and roughly 80% of their work is Department of Defense.

Get Yours

Built to order in Huntsville, Alabama.

Tell us your airframe and your mission. You will get a firm configuration and a real price, usually within one business day.