OptiTether customizable NDAA-compliant fiber optic tether payout system for drones, UAVs, and UGVs by M2 Optics
  • 100% USA-manufactured (all materials; NDAA-compliant)
  • Fully customized to fit any drones, UAVs, and UGVs
  • Precision fiber lengths to beyond 30km
  • Consistent fiber payout 
  • Kevlar-infused and other coating options
  • Reliable premium US fiber supply (Corning, etc)
  • Rapid design, prototyping, and production

OptiTether™ drone solutions from M2 Optics are designed for FPV drone, UAV, and UGV operators who require secure, durable physical fiber cabling connections with their UAVs, for low-latency 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 and fully NDAA-compliant OptiTether™ 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-produced, enabling users to meet the most stringent sourcing mandates.

For added durability during flight, several fiber coating material options are available, including a special Kevlar-infused coating.

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 and tactical applications.

OptiTether fiber optic canister on a flying FPV drone; Made in USA

OptiTether Drone Fiber Canisters - Black - M2 Optics


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Contact M2 Optics or an authorized sales partner to learn more, discuss technical specifications, and to begin customizing an OptiTether™ solution for your drone or remote device needs today.

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