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Advanced tethered DroneBox
Elistair Khronos
See over the hill, standing still or on the move.
A fully automated tethered drone, landing station and mission software for vehicles and fixed sites. Airborne in under 2 minutes, 24-hour ISR, follow-me at up to 30 km/h.
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Khronos DroneBox on the move
Platform overview
A complete mission system
Khronos includes the tethered drone, its power and landing station, and T-Planner 2 ground control software. It integrates on a vehicle or fixed platform to safely enhance mobile operations, and it deploys without leaving the vehicle.
How it works
Mount, launch and watch
Integrate on your platform
Fit Khronos to a vehicle, UGV, vessel or fixed site, with ruggedized, lightweight hardware.
Push-button take-off
T-Planner 2 launches automatically within 2 minutes of arriving on scene, without leaving the vehicle.
24-hour ISR and comms
Track targets, follow the vehicle and relay tactical comms with RF silent, lights-off operation.
Complete mission system
Drone, station and software
Tethered drone with 24 hours of uninterrupted flight, under-2-minute automatic take-off and landing, follow-me and GNSS denied operation.
- Landing station 70 m tether, continuous safe power, high-speed secure data
- Platform Mobile or fixed
T-Planner 2
Advanced mission software
Push-button software for intelligent image analysis and simple drone and payload control, so the operator can focus on the mission.
- Open architecture Built-in open API
- Automated flight profile Push-button take-off
- Identification and tracking Target tracking
- Ruggedized tablet Field ready
Dual Payload
ISR plus variable height antenna
Khronos Dual Payload combines ISR and a variable height antenna to extend a tactical network fast, and mounts on vehicles.
- DragonEye camera EO/IR stabilized, long-range DRI
- Silvus SC4200 radio Secure video, voice and IP data
- Raptor NDAA EO/IR sensor with X80 zoom
Missions
Where Khronos earns its keep
Military ISR24-hour overwatch for convoys, camps and patrols.Request a quote →
Border surveillancePersistent eyes on long borders from a moving vehicle.Request a quote →
Tactical communicationsRaise a radio relay to extend your network.Ask about Dual Payload →
MaritimeDeployed from frigates, USVs and patrol boats.Station option: Safe-T 2 →
Which one is right for me?
Compare Elistair tethered systems
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| Feature |  Ligh-T 4 |  Safe-T 2 |  Khronos DroneBoxThis robot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $ 14,400 | $ 24,900 to $ 36,900 | Request a quote |
| Best for | First responders, fast portable overwatch | Defense, security and events, heavy drones | Vehicle ISR and tactical comms, fully automated |
| Type | Compact tethering station | Advanced tethering station | Complete tethered DroneBox |
| Tether | 70 m (230 ft) | 110 m (360 ft) | 70 m (230 ft) |
| Peak power | Up to 1,800 W | Up to 2,500 W | Integrated drone |
| Drones | ANAFI UKR, DJI M30, M350, 6S and 12S | DJI M400, M350, ANAFI UKR, 6S, 8S and 12S | Elistair drone included |
| Protection | IP51 ruggedized | IP54 | IP54, ITAR free |
| Set-up | Under 5 minutes | Fast deployment, vehicle kit | Airborne in under 2 minutes |
| Action | View details | View details | Quote |
Prices are live Elistair MSRP in USD. Stations need an Air Module matched to your drone, sold separately. Maverick confirms compatibility before your order ships.
Khronos specifications
Technical data
General
- Flight time capacity
- 24 hours
- Cable length
- 70 m (230 ft)
- Hover height
- 60 m (197 ft)
- Tether data transfer
- 100 Mb/s
- Max system weight
- 32 kg (70.5 lb)
- ITAR free
- Yes
Operations
- Deployment time
- Under 2 minutes
- Ascent and descent speed
- 2 m/s (6.6 ft/s)
- Automated follow-me
- Up to 30 km/h at 50 m (164 ft)
- Ingress protection
- IP54
- Navigation
- GNSS denied capable
- Signature
- RF silent, lights off
Source: Elistair Khronos technical data.
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In the field
Request a quote
Request a Khronos quote
Tell us your vehicle, payload and mission. A Maverick director will confirm configuration, pricing and lead time with Elistair.
- Tethered drone
- Power and landing station with 70 m tether
- T-Planner 2 software and ruggedized tablet
- Payload options: DragonEye, Raptor, Dual Payload
Air Modules, transport case, NDAA option and warranty extensions are sold separately.
Quote request: Elistair Khronos Tethered DroneBox
Or call 612.808.9838.
FAQ
Questions we hear most
How much does Khronos cost?
Khronos is configured per vehicle, payload and mission, so pricing is by quote. Call 612.808.9838 or use the form.
Can it run from a moving vehicle?
Yes. It deploys without leaving the vehicle and follows automatically at up to 30 km/h with the drone at 50 m.
What payloads are available?
DragonEye EO/IR, the NDAA Raptor EO/IR sensor, or the Dual Payload with DragonEye and a Silvus SC4200 radio.
Does it work without GPS?
Yes. Khronos is designed for GNSS denied operation.
Is it ITAR controlled?
No. Elistair lists Khronos as ITAR free.
Talk to your regional director
Work with a Maverick director in your region
Adam Shaw
Regional Director
MN, SD, ND, NE, IA, WI and International
218.231.0981 [email protected]
Colton Reschke
Regional Director
WA, OR, CA, NV, ID, MT, WY, UT, CO, AZ, NM, TX, OK, KS, AK, HI, plus Guam
218.514.6038 [email protected]
Justyn Hermel
Regional Director
MO, AR, LA, IL, IN, MI, OH, KY, TN and everything east, plus DC and Puerto Rico
218.585.6274 [email protected]Not sure who covers you? Call our main line 612.808.9838
Put persistent ISR on your vehicle
Tell us your drone and mission, and a Maverick director will spec the right tether, Air Module and accessories. Call 612.808.9838.
Specifications and images courtesy of Elistair. Maverick is an authorized Elistair dealer, serving public safety, defense and industry since 2014.