T-FC100X Tethered Firefighting Drone System for DJI FlyCart 100

A High-Efficiency Aerial Fire Suppression Solution for High-Rise Fire Rescue

As modern cities continue to grow vertically, firefighting teams face increasing challenges when responding to high-rise fires. Traditional ladder trucks and ground equipment often struggle to reach upper floors quickly, especially in dense urban environments. To address these challenges, advanced aerial systems are being introduced to support emergency responders.

The T-FC100X Tethered Firefighting Drone System developed by Foxtech is designed to provide continuous aerial firefighting capability by combining tethered power technology with a high-capacity water supply system. Working together with the DJI FlyCart 100 heavy-lift drone platform, the system enables firefighters to perform efficient fire suppression operations at heights that are difficult to reach using traditional methods.

A Dedicated Firefighting System for the DJI FlyCart 100 Platform

The T-FC100X is specifically engineered to integrate with the DJI FlyCart 100, a heavy-lift logistics drone designed for demanding industrial and emergency applications.

With its strong payload capacity and stable flight performance, the drone can carry firefighting equipment such as hoses, spray nozzles, and tethered power modules. This allows the aircraft to act as an aerial platform that lifts and positions firefighting equipment directly above the target area.

By leveraging the capabilities of the DJI FlyCart 100, the T-FC100X transforms a heavy-lift drone into a specialized aerial firefighting tool, capable of operating in complex environments where rapid response is critical.

Dual Tethered Design for Continuous Power and Water Supply

One of the key features of the T-FC100X system is its dual tethered architecture, which ensures uninterrupted operation during firefighting missions.

The system includes both an airborne tethered power module mounted on the drone and a ground-based tether station that supplies electricity through a reinforced cable. This design allows the drone to receive continuous power directly from the ground, eliminating the limitations of battery endurance.

At the same time, the aircraft is connected to a 40 mm diameter fire hose, enabling water to be pumped from a fire truck or a high-pressure water source. Through this integrated setup, the drone can maintain stable flight while delivering a continuous stream of water to the fire.

This combination of tethered power and tethered water supply makes the system ideal for extended firefighting operations.

High-Flow Aerial Fire Suppression Capability

The T-FC100X is designed to deliver powerful firefighting performance from the air. Once deployed, the drone lifts the hose and spray nozzle to the target height and begins spraying water directly onto the fire source.

The system can achieve a maximum water flow rate of up to 1000 liters per minute, enabling strong and effective fire suppression even in large-scale fire scenarios.

This aerial approach offers several advantages:

• Direct access to elevated fire sources

• Rapid positioning and flexible maneuverability

• Reduced exposure risk for ground firefighters

• More precise and targeted fire suppression

By bringing firefighting capability directly to the height of the flames, the T-FC100X helps emergency responders act faster and more efficiently.

Extended Firefighting Reach up to 100 Meters

Height limitations are a major challenge for conventional firefighting equipment. Ladder trucks can only reach a certain elevation, which may not be sufficient in many high-rise incidents.

When the T-FC100X system operates alongside a ladder fire truck, the combined solution significantly increases the reachable firefighting height. With the drone providing additional vertical access, the maximum operational height can reach up to 100 meters.

This extended reach enables firefighters to:

• Suppress fires on upper floors of tall buildings

• Access difficult-to-reach areas of structures

• Improve overall firefighting efficiency in urban environments

The drone effectively acts as a mobile aerial nozzle platform, delivering water precisely where it is needed.

Reliable Operation for Emergency and Disaster Scenarios

Fire emergencies often require sustained operations over long periods of time. Battery-powered drones may need frequent landings to recharge or replace batteries, which can interrupt critical firefighting tasks.

Thanks to its tethered power system, the T-FC100X supports continuous aerial operation, allowing the drone to remain airborne for extended durations while maintaining stable performance.

This capability makes the system suitable for a wide range of emergency scenarios, including:

• High-rise building fires

• Industrial and factory fires

• Warehouse and logistics center incidents

• Large-scale emergency rescue operations

By providing persistent aerial firefighting support, the system helps emergency teams respond more effectively while improving operational safety.

Advancing the Future of Aerial Firefighting

The integration of heavy-lift drones with tethered power and water delivery systems represents a significant advancement in firefighting technology. Solutions like the T-FC100X demonstrate how unmanned aerial systems can support traditional firefighting methods and expand operational capabilities.

By combining the lifting power of the DJI FlyCart 100 with the specialized firefighting infrastructure developed by Foxtech, the T-FC100X provides an innovative tool for modern emergency response teams.

As urban infrastructure becomes increasingly complex, aerial firefighting drones equipped with tethered systems may play an essential role in improving response efficiency, reducing risks for firefighters, and enhancing the overall effectiveness of fire suppression operations.