ORION 2.2 TE
Tactical Tethered Drone

The Orion 2.2 TE is a tactical tethered UAS designed for defense, homeland security and civil organizations. It provides timely and actionable intelligence to help teams in the field protect lives and assets.

ORION 2.2 TE
Tactical Tethered Drone

The Orion 2.2 TE is a tactical tethered UAS designed for defense, homeland security and civil organizations.

Backed by 6 years of Orion deployments for defense and security operations worldwide, the Orion 2.2 TE is a tactical UAS for ISR and Telecommunications missions. Ruggedized and automated, the Orion 2.2 TE can continuously operate for 50 hours of flight. It is easy to transport and deploy even in difficult-to-access areas.

Backed by 6 years of Orion deployments for defense and security operations worldwide, the Orion 2.2 TE is a tactical UAS for ISR and Telecommunications missions.

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Designed as a 2-in-1 system, it can carry heavier payload by just switching its arms to a heavy lift configuration. Ruggedized and automated, the Orion 2.2 TE can continuously operate for 50 hours of flight. It is easy to transport and deploy even in difficult-to-access areas.

50 hrs proved
flight endurance

Powered and controlled through the tether, the Orion 2.2 TE ensures secure data transfer and protection against jamming and interference.

Up to 5 kg (11 lbs) payload capability

Comprehensive range of EO/IR cameras, including the Raptor or a Laser Rangefinder, and a Payload Development Kit for 3rd party integration.

Height icone

100m/328ft Variable
Height Antenna

Set up a temporary 100m mast to overcome connectivity issues. Adaptable to multiple types of radio, the Orion 2.2 TE provides mission flexibility.

T-Planner, Advanced Mission Software

T-Planner Software

Elistair’s proprietary T-planner software enables intelligent image analysis and simplified drone and payload control. Using this push button software, the operator can automatically take-off within minutes of arriving on the scene and focus on the mission.
The Orion 2.2 TE Ground Control System is a hardened PC designed to resist shocks, water and dust.

Elistair’s proprietary T-planner software enables intelligent image analysis and simplified drone and payload control.

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Using this push button software, the operator can automatically take-off within minutes of arriving on the scene and focus on the mission.
The Orion 2.2 TE Ground Control System is a hardened PC designed to resist shocks, water and dust.

Identification
and tracking

Define points of interest in a single click within T-Planner to localize a target and launch automated routines.

Geolocation
functions

Easily determine the GPS or MGRS position of an object of interest by clicking on its visual on T-Planner.

Laser Range
Finder option

Determine the exact distance of a given object up to 3000 meters using the XQT LRF camera.

2-in-1 Tethered Drone

Convert your Orion 2.2 TE into a Heavy Lift configuration within seconds by simply switching to heavy lift arms. With this specific configuration featuring more powerful motors, the drone can carry payloads up to 5kg.

Standard

Heavy Lift

Enhanced carrying
capacity

Lift and empower a 4 kg (8.8 lbs) payload at 70 m (230 ft) and 5 kg (11 lbs) payload a 50 m (164 ft) for 50 hours continuously.

Payload
development kit

Use the Payload Development Kit to carry tactical communication relays, 4G cells, or other third party payloads.

Next level
motorization

Reach maximum performance with the next generation motorization and stability with the hexacopter drone.

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Payloads

Tethered Drone System Components

ORION 2.2 TE

Tethered Drone

• 50-hour of uninterrupted flight time
• Automated flight profile
• Hierarchy of multilevel falesafes
• 3 ISR Sensors compatible and PDK

SAFE-T 2

Tethering Station

• 100-meter (328-feet) kevlar tether with automated winch reel
• Secure power and communications
• Ruggedized design with IP54 certification

T-PLANNER

Ground Control Station

• Push button command and control
• Definition of POI, automated routines, object identification and tracking
• System health monitoring 

Orion 2.2 Technical Data

General

Flight time capacity50 hrs
Cable length100 meters – 328 feet
Micro tether
data transfer
100 Mb/s
Stealth modeAll lights shut mode
ITAR FreeYes

 

Failsafe Architecture

Smart batteryCharge while flying ability
Smart parachuteIndependantly powered
Automated redundancies and  failsafesEmergency autoland and no single point of failure

Weather Resistance

Ingress protectionIP54
Operation temperature-10°C to 45°C (14°F to 113°F)

Low Logistical Footprint

Set-up timeless than 10 min
Space requirement2 pelicases
Power source
needed
230 V 50 Hz (generator minimum 3 kW)

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Tethered UAV Applications

Persistent ISR

50-hour overwatch

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Tactical Communications

Variable Height Antenna

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Border Surveillance

10 sq kilometers observation

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