High Performance Tethered Drone Power Supply Onboard 2300 Grams WF-1000S60-8K Kitefiy

Product Overview

The WF-1000S60-8K is a high-voltage isolated DC-DC onboard power module developed for tethered UAV systems that operate from 1000V-class DC ground stations. It is intended for high-power airborne applications that require compact size, low weight, and stable regulated output during long-duration operation. In the current product configuration, it is positioned as an 800-1000Vdc input module with a regulated 60Vdc output and 8KW-class onboard conversion capability.

This module uses an aluminum enclosure with forced-air cooling and an outdoor-oriented structure. Based on the product manual and current product positioning, rated output is 60Vdc / 134A, peak conversion efficiency reaches >=97%, and the design includes input over/under-voltage protection, output over-voltage protection, current limiting, short-circuit protection, and over-temperature protection. With IP54 protection, three-proof treatment, and a compact 187 x 185 x 70mm housing, it is built for demanding tethered drone deployments rather than light indoor use.

Key Specifications

Why Choose the WF-1000S60-8K for Your Tethered Drone System?

The WF-1000S60-8K is designed for projects that need higher-voltage input compatibility together with regulated 60Vdc output at true 8KW power level. That makes it suitable for tethered drone platforms using 1000V-class transmission architecture, where lower tether current and higher power density help improve overall system efficiency over long cable runs.

Compared with lower-voltage or lower-power airborne converters, the WF-1000S60-8K gives more headroom for high-load payloads while keeping the airborne power module compact. Its 60Vdc regulated output supports lighting systems, surveillance payloads, communication relay equipment, and other tethered UAV electronics that benefit from stable voltage delivery. The aluminum housing, IP54 protection level, and anti-moisture / anti-mildew / anti-salt-fog treatment make it suitable for real outdoor deployment in humid, dusty, or coastal field conditions.

Protection & Safety Features

· Input under-voltage protection included

· Input over-voltage protection included

· Input reverse-connection protection: no damage under reverse input conditions specified by the design

· Output over-voltage protection: 63-66Vdc (auto-recovery)

· Output over-current protection: 155-175A (auto-recovery)

· Output short-circuit protection: available with auto-recovery

· Over-temperature protection: 75C shell temperature; recovery at 65C

· Withstand voltage: input-output 2500Vdc / 2mA / 1min; input-enclosure 2000Vdc; output-enclosure 500Vdc

· Insulation resistance: >=10MOhm at 500Vdc

· PCB flame retardant grade: V-0; additional cable and insulating-material flame-retardant requirements applied

· System noise: <=55dB(A)

· EMC / immunity references listed in the manual include EN55022, EN55024, and IEC 61000-4 series tests

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What input voltage does the WF-1000S60-8K require?

The current product positioning for this model is 800-1000Vdc input, intended for higher-voltage tethered ground power systems. Before order, the airborne module should always be matched with the actual ground station output voltage and cable architecture.

Q: Is the output fixed or does it follow input voltage changes?

The WF-1000S60-8K is a regulated DC-DC converter, not a simple step-ratio converter. It is intended to deliver a controlled 60Vdc output for airborne equipment, with the manual listing 57-60.5Vdc as the output range. That makes it a better fit for drone systems and payload electronics that require stable voltage rather than input-dependent output fluctuation.

Q: What kind of tethered drone applications is it suitable for?

It is suitable for high-power tethered UAV systems that need 8KW-class onboard conversion, such as tethered drone lighting, surveillance, emergency communication relay, and other industrial airborne payloads where stable long-duration power matters.

Q: Is it suitable for outdoor use?

Yes. The manual specifies IP54 protection, aluminum housing, self-contained air cooling, and anti-moisture, anti-mildew, and anti-salt-fog treatment. In practical use, that makes it more appropriate for outdoor engineering deployment than for purely indoor bench-type testing.

Q: What physical size and weight should I plan for?

Shell dimensions are 187 x 185 x 70mm (+/-1mm). The current product page describes the module as about 2300g, while the manual shows about 2.2kg, so actual delivered weight may vary slightly depending on cable and connector configuration.

Q: What protections are included?

The module includes input over/under-voltage protection, reverse-connection protection, output overvoltage protection, output overcurrent protection, short-circuit protection, and over-temperature protection, along with specified insulation and withstand-voltage performance.

Q: What are the storage conditions?

When not in use, the product should be stored in its packaging box. The warehouse environment should be -10C to 40C with relative humidity not exceeding 80%, and the storage area should be kept away from corrosive chemicals, strong vibration, strong magnetic fields, and direct moisture exposure.

Related Products

WF-1000S60-4K (regulated 60Vdc, 4KW)  |  WF-800S50-8K (680-800Vdc input, 8KW class)  |  WF-750S50-6K (high-voltage onboard converter, 6KW class)

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