UAV Flexible Antennas
Apella Solutions' range of omnidirectional flexible whip antennas is ideal for mission-critical UAVs and unmanned systems operating in harsh and dynamic environments where high levels of impact or snagging may be experienced.
Available in L, S and C band designs, the antennas feature a lightweight and low-profile build and can be provided with a number of connector options.
Specifications:
| L-Band | S-Band | C-Band | |
| Dimensions: | ~160mm | ~125mm | ~80mm |
| Weight: | ~70g | ~70g | ~15g |
| Frequency Range: | 1200 – 1700 MHz | 1980 – 2700 MHz | 4400 – 5000 MHz |
| Azimuth Beamwidth: | 360o | ||
| Horizontal Beamwidth: | +30/-30 deg typical | +30/-30 deg typical | 22.5 +/- 5 deg |
| Gain: | 5dBi +/-2dB | 3dBi +/-1dB | 3dBi +/-1dB |
| VSWR: | 2.5:1 min 2:1 nominal |
2.5:1 min 2:1 nominal |
2:1 max |
| RF Power Handling: | 25W | ||
| Connector: | SMA male | ||
| Polarization: | Linear vertical | ||
