Fiber Optic Cable for Drones

Lightweight fiber optics for drones deliver a secure, reliable link with minimal payload impact. Their ultra-low weight, high durability, and long-range capability ensure stable data transmission even in demanding conditions.

This fiber is engineered to reduce the drone’s mass while protecting against interference and maintaining secure, real-time connectivity. It’s ideal for military, reconnaissance, and industrial missions where maximum reliability and performance are required.

Parameter Value
Fibre type G.657.A2
Fibre colour Natural
Cable diameter 0.3 mm
Cable material PVC
Cable colour Natural
Calculated cable weight 0.1 kg/km
Minimum bend radius (no load) 15 × OD
Minimum bend radius (load) 30 × OD
Operating temperature range −20 °C to +70 °C
Attenuation @ 1310 nm ≤ 0.4 dB/km
Attenuation @ 1550 nm ≤ 0.3 dB/km

 

 

Metric Specification
Fiber curl ≥ 4.0 m radius of curvature
Cladding diameter 125.0 ± 0.7 μm
Core–clad concentricity ≤ 0.5 μm
Cladding non-circularity ≤ 0.8 %

 

 

Metric Specification
Coating diameter 245 ± 10 μm
Coating–cladding concentricity < 12.5 μm

 

 

Condition / Test Specification Induced attenuation
Temperature dependence 60 °C to +70 °C ≤ 0.05 dB/km
Operating temperature range −20 °C to +70 °C ≤ 0.05 dB/km
Temperature–humidity cycling −10 °C to +70 °C up to 98% RH ≤ 0.05 dB/km
Water immersion 23 °C ± 2 °C ≤ 0.05 dB/km
Heat aging 85 °C ± 2 °C ≤ 0.05 dB/km
Damp heat 85 °C at 85% RH ≤ 0.05 dB/km
Reference temperature +23 °C
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