Elistair Releases Tethered Air Module for Parrot ANAFI UKR
The module provides continuous power to the drone, enabling extended intelligence and surveillance missions.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Robotics
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Elistair has released a new tethered air module for the Parrot ANAFI UKR micro-UAV. The system allows for hours of continuous flight by linking the drone to a tether station that provides a constant power supply.
Why it matters
This module addresses the battery life constraints of small drones, extending mission time for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance operations. It enables users to maintain persistent aerial oversight without frequent landing cycles.
The system features a setup time of under two minutes and supports continuous power delivery through a micro-tether connecting to Elistair Safe-T and Ligh-T stations.
The players
Elistair
A developer of tethered drone systems that has deployed more than 2,000 units across 70 countries over the last decade.
Parrot
A manufacturer of unmanned aerial vehicles with production facilities in the United States and South Korea.
The details
The module functions by physically linking the Parrot ANAFI UKR to an external ground-based tethered power station via a micro-tether, which is a lightweight cable capable of transmitting electrical energy. This constant flow of power bypasses the limited capacity of onboard batteries, allowing the drone to remain aloft for extended periods. The assembly is designed for rapid deployment, enabling ground teams to initiate full-system operations in less than two minutes.
Timeline
2025: Parrot introduced the ANAFI UKR at the Paris Air Show.
October 21, 2026: Elistair released the tethered air module.
The Tech Race
This release integrates the Parrot ANAFI UKR into the established ecosystem of Elistair tethered stations, which serve users in over 70 countries. The development marks a strategic expansion of Elistair's hardware portfolio to support modern micro-UAV platforms.
Orders for the new module are currently open for users requiring persistent aerial intelligence capabilities. The system is designed to work with existing Elistair Safe-T and Ligh-T ground infrastructure, assuming users have the necessary tether station hardware.
The takeaway
The move enables persistent surveillance missions by leveraging established tethering technology for newer micro-UAV models. Operators should monitor Elistair for future integration announcements regarding additional drone platforms within the ANAFI range.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by DRONELIFE.
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