Tethered Drones

Drones that are tethered to a ground station for power and communication.

U.S. Army Trials Long-Endurance Tethered Drone with EW Pod

Nov 17, 2025

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by

Elles De Yeager

in Cyber & Electronic Warfare

The U.S. Army is trialing long-endurance tethered drones equipped with Electronic Warfare (EW) pods to enhance situational awareness and provide a persistent electronic advantage on the battlefield.