Akoustis Technologies, Inc., an integrated device manufacturer (IDM) of patented bulk acoustic wave (BAW) high-band RF filters for mobile and other wireless applications, announced that it has achieved design lock and shipped its C-band filter for the drone market supporting unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). The filters will be used for control and non-payload communication (CNPC) links. Continue reading
Category Archives: Data Links & Communications
ESA Funds Safe Drone Navigation Project
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
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





