UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía, a developer of Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) solutions, has successfully integrated ATMOSPHERE’s Iridium® terminal into its advanced autopilot system, the VECTOR family of flight control computers, and validated its performance in real flight conditions.
ATMOSPHERE’s Iridium terminal, designed to provide global, secure, and resilient connectivity, was seamlessly integrated via serial communication (RS-232), enabling reliable command and control (C2) capabilities Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS).
During recent flight tests, the integrated system demonstrated outstanding performance, maintaining a stable and uninterrupted communication link with telemetry indistinguishable from traditional radio systems. It also exhibited low latency and robust communication capabilities, providing significant benefits for UAV operators across a wide range of missions.
UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía’s GNC system inherently enables fully autonomous operations without the need for a control station link during flight. This integration further confirms the system’s capability to support two-way communication for mission updates and dynamic re-tasking, while allowing UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía’s clients to expand their range of options for BVLOS operations.
The integration of the Iridium terminal with the flight control system by UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía reflects the company’s continued commitment to improving operational safety, flexibility, and resilience for its clients.
It also expands the control system’s interoperability, allowing seamless integration with a wider range of communication infrastructures and mission profiles. Leveraging Iridium’s truly global coverage and low-latency service means UAV operators can maintain reliable control of their platforms in remote areas, over oceans, or in contested environments where radio links may be compromised.
This development supports defense, security, and industrial applications where BVLOS operations are critical and communication integrity is crucial.
UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía continues to advance autonomous flight, delivering a range of solutions that combine reliability, innovation, and mission-readiness.
