In the summer of 1940, Nazi Germany’s advance across Europe seemed unstoppable. As the once mighty France teetered on the edge of defeat after a brutal campaign, Britain braced itself for invasion. Continue reading
Category Archives: Data Links & Communications
GA-ASI Awarded Next Gen HF Modem US Navy Contract
– General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. was awarded a contract on October 4, 2024, to develop a next generation high-frequency (HF) modem for the U.S. Naval Information Warfare (NAVWAR) Program Executive Office Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence (PEO C4I). Continue reading
Silvus Technologies Unveils StreamCaster LITE 5200 External Inbox
– Silvus Technologies, Inc., a global supplier of advanced wireless networking communication systems, has announced its next-generation MANET radio OEM module: the StreamCaster LITE 5200 (SL5200). Continue reading
FCC Adopts Initial Rules for ‘Drone’ Operations in the 5 GHz Band
The Federal Communications Commission adopted new rules to enable initial drone operations in the 5 GHz spectrum band for wireless communications necessary to safely control the flights of uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS). Continue reading
Israel Buys IAI’s SDR Airborne Radios for UAVs
Defense manufacturer Israel Aerospace Industries has been awarded a contract, by competitive tender, to provide the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) with airborne radios, for installation on Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) that operate in maritime patrol missions over the Israeli Economic Exclusion Zone (EEZ). Continue reading
Ericsson, Qualcomm and Dronus Demo 5G Use Case with mmWave-Powered Drone at Ericsson USA 5G Smart Factory
The Ericsson USA 5G Smart Factory has begun a proof of concept with an autonomous, natively 5G mmWave connected drone to perform indoor missions within the Ericsson factory. Starting with autonomous inventory checks in the factory’s warehouse high racks, the drone’s indoor-optimized flight control, 5G connected Nest docking station, and live video streaming cameras enable a wide variety of sensing solutions using the Ericsson USA 5G Smart Factory’s fully on-premises 5G private network. Continue reading
Iridium Connects American Aerospace Drones for FAA BVLOS Waiver
Iridium Communications Inc., a provider of global voice and data satellite communications, announced a historic development for uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) operations beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS). Continue reading
Orion Technology Group Integrates Doodle Labs Datalinks into X BLUE NANO Drones
Orion Technology Group, a manufacturer of advanced artificial intelligence UxVs and mission software, has announced the integration of Doodle Labs’ cutting-edge Mesh Rider Radios into its full line of AIM BLUE drones, including its newest X2 BLUE NANO, a cargo pocket-sized nUAS with indoor and outdoor autonomous navigation capabilities. Continue reading