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UID: FPV-F-901338
FIBER-OPTIC FPV
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FIBER-OPTIC FPV

Guided via ultra-thin fiber-optic cable spool instead of radio frequency — making them physically impossible to jam, spoof, or intercept by any electronic warfare system. Zero RF emissions from both drone and control link means the operator position cannot be detected by radio direction-finding equipment. Longer effective range than RF drones in EW-contested environments. Operates with full capability inside tunnels, bunkers, and underground facilities where radio signals fail entirely. First fielded operationally in spring 2024 — now the fastest-growing FPV class globally.

Max Fiber Range
50+KM
RF Jam Immunity
100%
Video Latency
<5MS
RF Emissions
ZERO

Fiber System Architecture

Spool Parameters

guidance TypeSingle-mode optical fiber cable spool
fiber Diameter0.12 mm — ultra-thin, Kevlar-reinforced
max Unwind Speed120 km/h
available Spools5 km, 10 km, 15 km, 20 km, 50 km
spool Weight0.15 kg – 1.40 kg (Range dependent)
rf EmissionsNONE — zero radio frequency emitted at any point
jam Immunity100% — no RF link exists to jam
spoof Immunity100% — no GPS or RF dependency
rdf Detection RiskZero — operator position cannot be located by RDF
gps RequiredDISABLED
signal DegradationNone — identical video and control quality at 1 km and 50 km
intercept RiskZero — physical fiber cannot be intercepted without cutting
spool DeployAutomatic — cable pays out from onboard spool during flight

Transmission Specs

resolutionFull HD 1080p 60fps
transmissionDirect fiber optic — no compression required
latencyUnder 5 ms — near-zero, direct fiber
encryptionPhysical — impossible to intercept without cutting cable
quality At RangeIdentical at 1 km and 50 km — no signal degradation

Fiber Optic Transmission vs RF

Advantage MatrixFiber-Optic GuidanceStandard RF FPV
Electronic Warfare ImmunityImmune — no RF link exists to jam. All EW systems are irrelevant.Vulnerable — jammed by standard battlefield EW systems
Operator Detection RiskZero — no RF emitted. Operator position undetectable by any electronic means.High — RF control link can be direction-found to locate operator
Underground / Enclosed OperationFull capability — fiber transmits through any physical obstructionFails — RF signal blocked by earth, concrete, and building materials
Video Quality at RangeIdentical at 1 km and 50 km — fiber has zero signal lossDegrades with distance and interference
Signal Interception RiskZero — physical cable cannot be intercepted without cutting itRF signal can be intercepted and analysed
GPS DependencyZero GPS dependency — full capability in GPS-denied zonesOften GPS-dependent for navigation and stabilisation
Hybrid Fiber Architecture Field Trials
FIELD_TRIAL_REF: 07-NW_HYBRID

Hybrid Fiber Architecture Is Not Complexity

— IT IS CONTROL STRATEGY

"Hybrid communication architecture is not about complexity—it is a strategic control strategy. In unstable operational environments, relying on a single communication layer is a risk concentration. RF-only architectures suffer from interference, detectability, and signal instability. Our hybrid approach solves the real-world limitation of performance."

Risk: MITIGATED
Link: SECURE

Technical Matrix

Platform Dynamics

frame Size7–10 inch multi-rotor
propulsionElectric brushless
max Speed30–35 m/s
endurance22–55 minutes
operating AltitudeUp to 3,500 m ASL
wind ResistanceUp to 13 m/s
reusableDISABLED
expendableENABLED

Core Systems & Capabilities

100% Jam Immune
Zero RF Emission
GPS-Independent
Undetectable by RDF
Up to 50 KM Range
Sub-5ms Video Latency
Underground / Tunnel Ops
Full EW Environment Capable

Operational Profiles

01

EW-Contested Zone Strike

Operates with full effectiveness in environments saturated with electronic warfare jamming that defeats every RF-controlled drone. No radio frequency is emitted — all jamming equipment is irrelevant.

02

Operator Position Security

Standard RF FPV drones allow the enemy to locate the operator by direction-finding the control link. Fiber-optic emits zero RF — operator position cannot be detected by any electronic means during the mission.

03

Underground & Enclosed Entry

Maintains full HD video and control inside tunnels, trenches, buildings, and underground facilities where radio signals fail. Documented in combat: fiber drones navigated into underground bunkers where RF drones lost signal at the doorway.

04

Deep Strike — 50 KM Range

Launched from safe distance, reaches targets 50 km behind enemy lines — radar installations, command posts, and artillery positions that conventional FPV drones cannot reach. Full control and HD video maintained throughout.

Export Compliance Matrix

MIL-STD-810H
ITAR Controlled
AS9100D
MTCR Category I / II
Wassenaar ML4
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