AIA Systems provides advanced fiber optic solutions engineered to meet the demanding needs of defense forces. Our technology enables both tethered and non-tethered drones to operate with secure, jam-resistant, and low-latency communication links — critical for today’s complex operational environments.
Tethered Drones: Secure, Unbreakable Data Links for Combat Operations
Tethered drones equipped with AIA Systems’ fiber optic tethers deliver continuous, high-capacity communication that is immune to RF jamming, interception, and electromagnetic interference (EMI). These systems provide real-time data and video feeds to command centers — even in contested or denied environments.
Operational Advantages
Uninterrupted, Ultra-Low Latency Data: Direct, secure transmission for immediate intelligence and situational awareness.
Anti-Jam & Anti-Intercept: Fiber tethers eliminate RF exposure, shielding missions from EW threats.
Integrated Power & Data: Simplifies field deployment with single-cable design.
High Bandwidth: Supports multiple sensor payloads including UHD video and ISR equipment.
Defense Applications
Forward operating base (FOB) perimeter surveillance Convoy overwatch Tactical communications relay Urban operations in GPS-denied areas
Non-Tethered Drones: Reliable Command & Control Over Extended Range
For autonomous and long-range unmanned operations, AIA Systems’ RF-over-Fiber (RFoF) solutions enable robust, low-latency communication without reliance on vulnerable RF infrastructure. This ensures reliable command and sensor data backhaul even in hostile environments.
Operational Advantages
Extended Range Connectivity: Maintain C2 beyond the range of conventional RF links.
Lightweight, Low-Power Modules: Maximize drone endurance and payload flexibility.
Hardened Data Links: Reliable backhaul for ISR and targeting data across large areas of operation.
Drone Control Over Fiber: Assured Command in Contested Domains
AIA Systems enables secure control of unmanned systems via fiber optic links in both point-to-point and point-to-multipoint configurations. This allows defense forces to maintain full C2 in complex, cluttered, or GPS-denied environments.
Key Features
Supports unlicensed ISM bands (2.4 GHz / 5.8 GHz) for bi-directional control signals
Point-to-multipoint DAS for wide-area fiber control (up to 8 remote units per master station)
IP68-rated enclosures for harsh battlefield conditions
+12VDC / -48VDC power options, compatible with tactical power systems
Singlemode fiber required for optimal RFoF performance
Why Defense Users Choose AIA Systems
Battle-tested reliability in harsh, contested environments
Resilient to jamming, spoofing, and signal interception
Scalable systems for tactical, operational, and strategic deployments
Flexible integration with existing C4ISR infrastructure
Operational Use Cases
Border and coastal surveillance
Airbase and critical infrastructure protection
Special operations ISR support
EW-resilient communications in multi-domain operations
