UAV SATCOM for BVLOS Communication

ATMOSPHERE is a leading developer of satellite connectivity solutions for UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) and drones. Our SATCOM technology is used to enable BVLOS command, control and communication for long-range UAS operating around the world, and has been selected by leading industry figures and institutions such as Thales, Airbus, the German Aerospace Centre (DLR), and the French National Space Research Institute (CNES).

We are currently the only European company to offer Iridium Certus 100-based SATCOM products for UAVs, and have also developed the world’s first Iridium-certified 5G/LEO terminal. These solutions enable global coverage and connectivity, and provide the utmost in safety and reliability even under highly challenging conditions.

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PLANET 9770 FTI Terminal

Rugged SATCOM terminal for certified UAVs

The PLANET 9770 FTI (Flight Test Instrument) Terminal is ideal for the development of new drone platforms, and can be easily integrated into both rotary and fixed-wing UAVs. Global midband connectivity is provided via the Iridium Certus 100 service, with up to 22 kbps throughput MO (from the aircraft) and 88 kbps MT (to the aircraft).

Two Ethernet and two serial interfaces are provided for connection of external sensors and equipment, and an integrated GNSS receiver delivers autonomous location and timing. The unit utilises a low-profile passive antenna, and is currently undergoing DO-160 qualification.

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PLANET 9523 UAV Terminal

Combined UAV SATCOM & cellular modem

The PLANET 9523 is a lightweight UAV communications terminal that can take advantage of both Iridium SATCOM services and terrestrial cellular networks. Acting as a universal mobile router, the unit provides critical connectivity and real-time data exchange for autonomous and BVLOS drones.

The terminal can communicate with external equipment via Ethernet, serial, or an optional Wi-Fi module, and includes an integrated GNSS receiver for autonomous location and timing.

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PLANET 9523 TC06 Board

OEM board for UAV SATCOM & LTE connectivity

The PLANET 9523 TC06 Board is an OEM solution that allows manufacturers and systems integrators to equip UAVs with LTE and satellite connectivity. It features a 9523N Iridium modem and a Telit cellular modem with SIM card holders, as well as an SD card slot for up to 512Gb of data storage.

The board enables IP connectivity with QoS management on Iridium and cellular infrastructure. Data rates of up to 50Mbps with LTE and 2.4kbps with Iridium are possible, and multiple boards can be connected together for even greater throughput. A variant without LTE is also available.

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PLANET Application Service

Cloud-based remote access & flight management service

Our cloud-based PLANET Application Service enables remote access to any of our embedded devices via a web interface from any tablet or PC. The comprehensive flight management service provides a range of essential features, including tracking, messaging, telemetry handling and weather data exchange.

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