SDR-Powered Communications Solutions for UAVs Showcased at Loitering Munitions Conference

Creomagic Ltd. debuted its advanced communication solutions and highlighted recent strategic partnerships at the Loitering Munitions Conference in the UK, 19-20 November 2024. 

Built to meet the rigorous demands of airborne operations, Creomagic’s advanced software-defined radio (SDR) technology delivers ultra-secure and reliable connectivity, key for mission-critical airborne applications in challenging environments, such as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and loitering munitions (LM). 

Creo-ADL provides advanced communication security (COMSEC) and transmission security (TRANSEC) features to ensure secure and resilient communications. 

The system incorporates continuous spectrum scanning and analysis, AES-256 encryption, and sophisticated frequency hopping, with automatic interference avoidance powered by cognitive SDR and advanced waveforms. 

Creo-ADL’s precise RSSI (Received Signal Strength Indicator) tracking and range measurement, based on signal-of-arrival techniques, enable RF-based positioning for GPS-denied navigation. 

Together, these features reduce the likelihood of interception and detection (LPI/LPD) and deliver robust protection against electronic warfare (EW) threats, including hostile jamming and interception attempts.

Creo-ADL Applications

Creo-ADL was recently chosen as the preferred system by two major partners in substantial agreements. 

This includes a follow-up deal with a leading communications systems provider to support multi-platform operations for long-range airborne platforms.

This solution featured encrypted, adaptive video compression that dynamically adjusts to the operational environment, along with advanced protection against electronic warfare (EW) threats. 

A Western European integrator also opted for Creo-ADL, requiring the integration of C4I software for the provision of tactical awareness for forces in the field (video and voice integration). After examining several systems, the company found CreoMagic to be the ideal combination of performance, price and variety of solutions, along with superior integration with C4I systems.

Reliable Data Exchange for UAVs

Recent global conflicts have highlighted the crucial role of UAVs and LM on the modern battlefield, along with the critical challenges facing these technologies today. 

Reliable data exchange has become vital for airborne networks, particularly for unmanned systems that require robust, extended-range control via ground stations, along with seamless interactions with other aerial units. 

The need to transfer and synchronize massive volumes of critical data has elevated the demand for advanced network scaling and high data rates with low latency. Additionally, these operations often take place in interference-prone, spectrum-limited environments, where top-tier security and reliability are paramount.

From LMs, UAVs and manned aerial networks to personal tactical radios for special forces and first responders, and even ground solutions for robotics, Creomagic is developing advanced products to support user requirements.

Alex Shapochnik, CEO of Creomagic, commented, ”Creo-ADL’s operationally proven solutions include a variety of tailored configurations to meet the needs of diverse mission types, from the most basic Size, Weight, Power, and Cost (SWaP-C) solutions, to advanced operational units fully certified to military standards (MIL-STD). 

“Our ground stations span the scope of short-range missions right up to complex dual-tracking systems for medium and long range. Designed for multi-platform, scalable applications, and supporting a wide range of communication protocols and interfaces, our versatile core technology, CreoNet, represents a one-stop solution for a variety of deployment scenarios.”