Cl-Robotix Explores Drone Tech Expansion Into Qatar
The firm is evaluating regional manufacturing for its tethered Mizar system to provide autonomous tractor connectivity.
Updated on Oct. 25, 2026 in Robotics
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Italian agritech startup Cl-Robotix is evaluating potential market expansion into Qatar, focusing on its tethered drone technology for remote connectivity. The company is considering local partnerships or a manufacturing base to deploy its Mizar system for autonomous farming and infrastructure.
Why it matters
The Mizar system addresses connectivity gaps in remote or desert environments by acting as a mobile mesh network relay, enabling autonomous farm operations where infrastructure is otherwise unavailable.
The Mizar system operates at a maximum altitude of 120 metres with an 800-watt power draw supplied via high-voltage ground cable. It supports 500-watt LED floodlights and mesh network relay capabilities for autonomous tractor coordination.
The players
Cl-Robotix
An Italian agritech startup that focuses on tethered drone systems for agricultural connectivity.
Luca Coletta
The CEO of Cl-Robotix who is currently evaluating international expansion opportunities in Qatar.
The details
The Mizar system achieves indefinite flight duration by drawing continuous power through a high-voltage cable connected to a ground station, bypassing the battery capacity limits of typical UAVs. As a mesh network relay, the drone creates a localized connectivity hub to overcome obstacles in terrain, specifically for orchards. The platform can be modularly equipped with thermal imaging or lighting for night operations in remote or desert conditions.
Timeline
October 25, 2026: Date of publication regarding current market exploration.
The Tech Race
Cl-Robotix is positioning its tethered Mizar platform to fill the niche for persistent aerial infrastructure where Starlink connectivity is required. This competes with alternative fixed-tower relay solutions by offering a mobile, rapidly deployable architecture.
Agricultural operators in remote environments may soon have access to temporary, high-altitude mesh network infrastructure to support autonomous equipment. Availability remains limited to initial pilot explorations as the company visits potential markets to determine regional deployment models.
The takeaway
Cl-Robotix is testing the viability of its tethered drone model for desert infrastructure after seeing interest from the US, Ghana, and Kenya. Watch for upcoming announcements on regional partnerships in Qatar that may signal a shift toward localized manufacturing.
Further reading
Explore the latest developments in aerial automation in our Robotics section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Gulf Times.
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