The European Space Agency (ESA) has funded Ampyx Power, developer of a next-generation wind energy technology, and Omnisense, developer of locating and tracking solutions, to develop a robust fail-safe navigation system. Continue reading
Category Archives: Data Links & Communications
Schiebel Extends Camcopter S-100 Control with Mobile Antenna
Schiebel has introduced a new mobile antenna system to its Camcopter S-100 unmanned aircraft system (UAS) product range, expanding the line-of-sight (LOS) connectivity between the company’s existing antennas and the UAS, the company told Jane’s. Continue reading
RelmaTech Validates UAS RID and Tracking over Satellite Internet
UAS/UAV and spatial management technology company RelmaTech has confirmed that truly-global identification and tracking of all flying and moving objects is technically and commercially viable. This represents a significant leap toward achieving continuous geographic coverage and global access to multi-device tracking services. Continue reading
Skyfront to Provide Long-Range BVLOS UAVs to Silvus Technologies
Skyfront, a provider of hybrid-electric Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), and Silvus Technologies, a provider of Multi-Input Multi-Output (MIMO) communications, have announced a partnership that combines Skyfront’s five-hour endurance Perimeter UAV with Silvus’ high-power StreamCaster radios. Continue reading
Syniverse and AiRXOS Build Secure Communications Network
Syniverse and AiRXOS, a wholly owned subsidiary of GE Aviation, have announced they are working together to protect the skies by providing a communications infrastructure that manages drones and other unmanned aerial vehicles operating at low altitudes. Continue reading
Orbit Develops Multi-Role 12-inch Ka-Band Airborne Terminal for Inmarsat
Orbit Communication Systems Ltd., a global provider of airborne communications and satellite-tracking maritime and ground-station solutions, and Inmarsat, a global, mobile satellite communications company, have announced the development of an innovative new Ka-band multi-purpose airborne terminal. Continue reading
Commtact to Supply Data Link Solutions to Asia
Commtact Ltd. – a provider of advanced wireless communications solutions for manned and unmanned platforms on the ground, in the air or at sea ‒ announces the award of a long-term contract to supply its E-MDLS Family of Enhanced Mini Data Link Solutions to a leading global defense company. Continue reading
BVLOS Flights on Mobile Network with UgCS CC
5G Techritory, the Baltic Sea Region 5G ecosystem Forum, was opened with a unique demonstration – for the first time in the region, drone flight BVLOS (beyond the visual line of sight) was conducted on the mobile network, demonstrably switching from one base station to another. Continue reading