X-TOWER
STRATXX's Low Altitude Platform X-Tower handles different tasks which replace antenna masts or helicopter flights.
The X-Tower is designed for an altitude from 200 m to 2'500 m above ground. A single cable (the tether) maintains the X-Tower in position. Power for the electronic payload and the avionics is provided through electrical conductors in the cable.
Features & Benefits:
Geostationary antenna carrier in lower altitudes to provide GSM, TETRA, WiMax communication.
Camera carrier with an live video feed to the ground station over a fibre (ethernet RJ45) connection in the tether.
The X-STation has a fully autonomous flying capability, up to 100 km/h wind force, it can be easily recalled to the ground, and the operational costs are low.
Possible Applications:
- Communications
- Crisis and disaster management (quick setup of communications infrastructure)
- Security and border control
- Monitoring / protection of critical infrastructures
- Laser detection technology