Miniature Satcom & Cellular Solutions for Commercial BVLOS Drone Operations

Gotonomi is a leading developer of miniaturized satcom and cellular connectivity solutions enabling beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations for commercial unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).

As a continued partner, UST is highlighting the company’s unique solutions via the Gotonomi supplier profile, showcasing products that enable OEMs, system integrators, and operators to equip platforms with reliable command and control, as well as ultra-reliable data and video streaming capabilities for BVLOS inspection and surveillance applications.

Read on to find out more:

Thanks to a partnership with Viasat, Gotonomi offers coverage for unmanned aircraft operating virtually anywhere in the world through the Velaris service. Velaris is the first service from Viasat that has been specifically designed to provide commercial UAVs with ubiquitous connectivity and safety capabilities. Gotonomi solutions also provide coverage through cellular network services.

The Gotonomi product family provides a reliable and secure platform for developing the next generation of commercial drone applications, free from the constraints of line-of-sight communications links. Satellite and cellular data can both be intelligently routed through an SD-WAN connection to cloud services, with separate paths and QoS for C2 and telemetry.

Gotonomi offers a range of satcom terminals to suit the needs of a variety of platforms and applications. All terminals can be easily deployed on any UAV type, including multirotor, hybrid VTOL and fixed-wing aircraft. Products include:

Velaris 200 – Fully-integrated IP67-rated Velaris Module and L-band antenna solution, providing IP connectivity via Ethernet

• 145 x 83 mm (D x H)
• 580g
• 20W power consumption at 200 kbps transmit

Velaris Module – Satcom terminal with Ethernet IP connectivity, designed to be paired with 200-A Omni antenna

• 95 x 95 x 15 mm
• 195g
• 20W power consumption at 200 kbps transmit

Velaris Multilink Module – Combined satcom and LTE module, with built-in edge computing SoM for easy integration with UAV sensors & equipment

• 140 x 95 x 15 mm
• 245g
• 21W power consumption at 200 kbps transmit

Velaris Inspection Bundle – All-in-one package for BVLOS inspection and surveillance

• Velaris Multilink + 200A Omni antenna + Videosoft
• Enhanced airtime package
• Pre-installed Videosoft software license

Gotonomi has developed a stand-alone omnidirectional antenna specifically for use with the company’s UAV satcom terminals. The lightweight and robust 200-A Omni provides access to Viasat Velaris data services with minimal impact upon SWaP (size, weight and power) budgets, weighing just 210g with dimensions of 104 x 72 mm.

To find out more about Gotonomi’s satcom and cellular connectivity solutions for UAVs, visit the company’s profile page:
https://www.unmannedsystemstechnology.com/company/gotonomi/