Successful UAS Flight Tests Advance Airborne Laser Communication Technology

Cavok UAS drones, equipped with Cucuyo’s P-100 airborne laser communication terminal, have successfully completed initial flight tests.

Twelve tests were conducted in Spain to assess the integration of key systems and support future product development.

Following physical and mechanical integration, flight tests simulated real-world operational scenarios.

Cucuyo’s P-100 laser communication terminal, designed for use on smaller UAVs, had tests carried out in partnership with Cavok UAS France, engineers from Cavok Spain and experienced test pilots. Spain was selected as the test location due to it being the ideal environment for evaluating performance. The outcomes were said to have surpassed expectations, with all pre-determined goals achieved.

Fabrice Parodi, CEO Cavok UAS, commented, “We are thrilled with the outcomes of these flight tests. They not only validate the robustness of the integration process but also set the stage for the next critical milestones in our innovation journey. We look forward to the upcoming tests with the updated Cucuyo P-100 terminal, which will bring us one step closer to creating a fully operational solution.”

Dr. Markus Knapek, CTO & Managing Director Cucuyo, added, “The results of these flight tests, which we obtained thanks to our partner Cavok UAS, are invaluable for the validation of our product. The data has already been evaluated by our specialists  and will enable us to optimize the operational concepts and our P-100’s link stabilization system.”

These results will inform the next stage of laser communication terminal development. This will include incorporating a new version of the terminal for later tests, the focus being on the robustness of the data link itself.