Customized, US-made OptiTether canister with a length of coiled optical fiber that rapidly spools out for FPV drone communications.
  • 100% customized and USA-manufactured (including all materials)
  • Lightweight, rugged canisters attach to any drone/UAV
  • Integrated precision fiber lengths to distances beyond 30km
  • Consistent fiber payout at all speeds; lab and flight-tested
  • Reliable supply of premium fibers (Corning, Lightera/OFS, others)
  • Rapid solution designs, modifications, and prototypes

OptiTetherTM - Drone solutions from M2 Optics are designed for FPV drone operators who require secure and durable physical fiber cabling connections with their UAVs, for low-latency communication control while providing extra resilience against wireless/RF signal detection and interference.

Rapidly customized to user specifications in just days, not weeks or months, these efficient canisters with integrated precision-spooled optical fiber are 100% designed and manufactured in the USA at M2's Raleigh, NC facility. The raw materials utilized, including the optical fiber and the canister, are also US-manufactured, enabling users to meet the most stringent sourcing objectives.

Leveraging more than two decades of highly specialized, advanced manufacturing capabilities and established, reliable supply chain access to significant volumes of all types of optical fibers from leading US manufacturers, M2's lightweight OptiTether - Drone solutions deliver consistent performance for the most demanding field applications.

Contact M2 Optics or an authorized sales partner to learn more, request a brochure, or begin customizing your OptiTetherTM - Drone solution today.

Tactical FPV drone with Fiber Optic cable canister example - M2 Optics