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End-to-end cyber security technology and smart components for secure data transmission for drones and unmanned platforms.

Mobilicom is a leading provider of end-to-end cyber security and smart solutions for UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles), UGVs (unmanned ground vehicles) and other robotic platforms for the Government and enterprise sectors.

Our SkyHopper brand provides innovative end-to-end solutions that enable smart, scalable operations for commercial and industrial drones and robotics.

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ICE Cyber Security Suite

Drone cyber security protection for tactical mobile communications, mission critical networking, UAVs & robotics

A new drone cyber security and safety model, fully developed by Mobilicom, has arisen from the demands of tactical mobile communications, mission-critical networking and the emergence of autonomous vehicles. Created in response to the need to protect all units and data during mission-critical situations, Mobilicom’s ICE Cyber Security suite prevents, detects and responds to existing threats that may affect your operations.

Cyber security challenges come from the distributed approach of tactical ad-hoc networks and UAVs, which results in large numbers of units that work independently, are wirelessly operated, and are easily compromised due to their high vulnerability. “Disconnected” operations without centralized control, such as those taking place in remote areas, depend heavily on GPS and GNSS availability, and centralized or cloud security is not applicable in most cases.

Prevention is not only better than cure, it is also much more cost effective in the long run. Unlike many other solutions, Mobilicom’s ICE Cyber Security suite is available in different tiers, which makes it as difficult as possible for attackers to impact your operations.

ICE stands for triple protection of:

communications, by a layer of Immunity
the platform, by a layer of Cyber Security
the data, by a layer of Encryption

Learn more: ICE Cyber Security Suite

End-to-end hardware and software that make commercial drones and robotics smarter.

SkyHopper’s scalable solutions enable highly secure fleet and swarm operations for autonomous UAVs and robotics, taking a holistic approach to providing optimal and reliable performance.

SkyHopper Applications

Security & Surveillance

SkyHopper provides secure encrypted real-time HD video transmission for drone-based surveillance of critical sites. Data can be transmitted simultaneously to an unlimited number of security personnel, command and control centers and additional parties. Learn more >

Process Industry & Mining

SkyHopper provides long-range wireless communications links for drones operating in large open-pit mines and other challenging and hard-to-access locations, allowing secure, real-time data transmission while reducing operator risk. Learn more >

Drone Delivery

SkyHopper enables the creation of scalable autonomous drone delivery networks, providing all the necessary drone communication elements, topologies and security for both LOS and NLOS delivery operations.
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Infrastructure Inspections

SkyHopper enables quicker, more efficient drone inspection of critical infrastructure such as power lines, wind farms and pipelines, reducing manpower as well as the need to take assets offline.
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Wireless Data Links and Secure Networking

SkyHopperCOMBO – bi-directional SDR data link & LTE networking solution for commercial and industrial IIoT

The SkyHopperCOMBO is a multifunctional broadband wireless data link that can use existing LTE-based infrastructure or its own built-in SDR capabilities, and incorporates an advanced ICE Cyber Security suite.

Designed for commercial, industrial and public safety drones as well as other robotic platforms, it ensures mission continuity even in challenging urban and NLOS environments.

The COMBO solution also includes CONTROLiT, an intuitive cloud-based software package that enables easy device configuration, network management, tracking and access to operational logs and statistics.

SkyHopper PRO – bi-directional wireless data link

SkyHopper PRO provides a bi-directional data link for commercial and industrial UAVs in both LOS and NLOS environments, enabling fleet management, autonomous operations, and transmission of real-time full HD video.

The highly secure SkyHopper PRO supports both Point-to-Point and Point-to-Multipoint drone communication, enabling applications such as multi-drone operations and drone camera broadcasting to multiple receivers.

SkyHopper ONE – wireless data link for drones & robotics

SkyHopper ONE is a wireless communication unit specially designed for drones and robotics, providing both broadcast and unicast transmission modes for robust data links even in NLOS environments.

The compact and lightweight point-to-point solution is highly secure and can deliver real-time full HD video.

Product comparison:

	SkyHopperCOMBO	SkyHopper PRO	SkyHopper ONE
Size	32 x 54 x 74 mm (1.2 x 2.1 x 2.9 in)	OEM: 14 x 52 x 70 mm (70.6 x 2.1 x 2.8 in) Enclosure: 26 x 54 x 74 mm (1.0 x 2.1 x 2.9 in)	26 x 54 x 74 mm (1.0 x 2.1 x 2.9 in)
Weight	Enclosure: 160g (5.4 oz)	OEM: 45g (1.59 oz) Enclosure: 105g (3.7 oz)	105g (3.7 oz)
Range	Up to 5km / 3.1 miles (LOS, uninterrupted conditions)	Up to 5km / 3.1 miles per hop (LOS, uninterrupted conditions)	2km / 1.2 miles (LOS, uninterrupted conditions)
Throughput	1.6 – 6 Mbps configurable	1.6 – 6 Mbps configurable	Up to 3 Mbps configurable
Frequencies	2.4 GHz (ISM) & 5.8 GHz (ISM) Others available upon request	2.4 GHz (ISM) & 5.8 GHz (ISM) Others available upon request	2.4 GHz (ISM) & 5.8 GHz (ISM) Others available upon request

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Video Processing & Analytics

SkyHopper PRO V – UAV data link with video processing

The SkyHopper Pro V combines a bi-directional UAV data link with powerful video processing capabilities, and includes dual video inputs and outputs, dual built-in video encoder/decoders, three camera interfaces, and local recording ability onto microSD card.

The secure point-to-point communication system supports long-range LOS applications as well as NLOS operation in urban and cluttered environments.

Size	31 x 54 x 74 mm (1.2 x 2.1 x 2.9 in)
Weight	131g (4.62 oz)
Range	Up to 5km / 3.1 miles (LOS, uninterrupted conditions)
Throughput	1.6 – 6 Mbps configurable
Frequencies	2.4 GHz (ISM) & 5.8 GHz (ISM) Others available upon request
Video	Dual H.264 low latency, HD & SD Video Formats up to 1080p

Learn more: SkyHopper PRO V – Drone Data Link with video processing

Mobile Tactical UAV Controllers

Our tactical mobile terminals and controllers provide a convenient way to control and view HD low-latency video feeds from UAVs and other unmanned systems. The handheld UAV ground control stations (GCS) are compatible with a wide range of platforms and payloads.

	Mini-Controller	Mini-Controller PRO	Maxi-Controller PRO	RVT	Touch Controller 10”
Screen Size	7″	7″	10″	7″	10″
Dimensions	16 x 28 x 6.5 cm 6.3 x 11 x 2.6 in	16 x 34 x 6.5 cm 6.3 x 13.4 x 2.6 in	24 x 43 x 3.5 cm 9.4 x 16.9 x 1.3 in	16 x 23 x 4.2 cm 6.3 x 9.1 x 1.65 in	20.5 x 27.5 x 5.8 cm 8 x 10.8 x 2.3 in
Frequencies	2.4GHz & 5.8GHz (ISM)	2.4GHz & 5.8GHz (ISM) 900 MHz	2.4GHz & 5.8GHz (ISM) 900 MHz	2.4GHz & 5.8GHz (ISM)	2.4GHz & 5.8 GHz (ISM) 900 MHz Other frequency options available
Range	According to Mobilicom and SkyHopper product line
Throughput	According to Mobilicom and SkyHopper product line

Learn more: Mobile Tactical UAV Controllers

Mission-critical communications leveraging wireless technology and Mobile Mesh networking.

Based on an innovative blend of wireless Mesh topology, Mobilicom’s mission-critical communications solutions can operate without existing infrastructure, enabling advanced applications for unmanned platforms, disaster relief and public safety, and remote areas.

Mobilicom Applications

Robotics & Unmanned Vehicles

Mobilicom products provide reliable drone communications for tactical and civilian unmanned systems operating in all domains, including UAVs, UGVs and USVs. Our UAV data link solutions enable resilient on-the-move operations even in harsh environments and NLOS (non-line of sight) conditions. Learn more >

Maritime

Maritime unmanned systems operate in challenging and often remote locations where reliable communication is essential. Our ad-hoc wireless communications provide connectivity with no single point of failure that can extend even beyond the horizon. Learn more >

Public Safety & Disaster Relief

We provide vital connectivity for situations where communications infrastructure may be overwhelmed or non-existent, allowing first responders, emergency units and headquarters to seamlessly share HD video, data and VoIP. Learn more >

Mobile MESH Networking

MCU-30 – wireless Mesh topography for UAV/UGV and Ad-Hoc networks

The MCU-30 is a family of 4G/IP ad-hoc wireless communications units that provide high-performance transmission of HD video, data and VoIP without the need for any existing infrastructure. The compact, lightweight systems are ideal for drones and robotics with low SWaP (size, weight and power) requirements.

The multifunctional units support a variety of on-the-move network topologies, including Mobile Point-to-Point, Mobile Point-to-Multi-Point, Mobile Multi-Point-to-Multi-Point, Mobile MESH, Extended MESH and Collaborative MESH.

	Ruggedized	Extended Ruggedized	Lite
Size	12 x 9 x 6 cm 4.7 x 3.5 x 2.3 in	12 x 9 x 6 cm 4.7 x 3.5 x 2.3 in	74 x 80 x 27 mm 2.3 x 3.1 x 1 in
Weight	550g (19 oz.)	550g (19 oz.)	168g (5.9 oz) (without fan)
Power Consumption	10W average, 12W max
Power Output	Up to 1W per Antenna (2W total)
Frequencies	700-950 MHz 902-928 MHz (ISM) 2.4 GHz (ISM) 2.3-2.7 GHz 5.8 GHz (ISM) 4.9-5.9 GHz Others available upon request
Channel Bandwidth	2.5 MHz – 10 MHz Up to 20 MHz available upon request
Environmental	Rainproof	IP67	Shock & vibration resistant

Learn more: MCU-30 – wireless drone communications

MCU-200 – ad-hoc wireless communications

The MCU-200 is a family of 4G/IP ad-hoc wireless communication units that provide high-performance transmission of HD video, data and VoIP without the need for any existing infrastructure. Designed for large-scale mobile networks, the systems are ideal for mobile UAV and drone command posts on land, at sea and in the air.

	Ruggedized	Extended Ruggedized
Size	31.5 x 21 x 7.5 cm 12.4 x 8.3 x 3 in
Weight	2.8 kg (6.2 lbs)
Power Consumption	20W average, 50W max
Power Output	Up to 10W per Antenna (20W total)
Frequencies	700-900 MHz 902-928 MHz (ISM) 2.4 GHz (ISM) 2.3-2.7 GHz ▪Multi Band Radio (MBR) available
Channel Bandwidth	2.5 MHz – 10 MHz Up to 20 MHz available upon request
Environmental	Rainproof	IP67

Learn more: MCU-200 – ad-hoc wireless communications

High-Power Amplifiers

HPA – High-Power Amplifiers extend the power of mobile Mesh networking

Our high-power amplifiers (HPAs) enhance transmission and reception capabilities for UAV data links under both line-of-sight (LOS) and challenging non-line-of-sight (NLOS) conditions.

Available in standard frequency ranges of 700-850 MHz and 2.3-2.7 GHz (additional frequencies available upon request), the lightweight, compact modules provides seamless plug-and-play integration with our Mobile MESH multifunctional communication units as well as wireless LTE/Wi-MAX/Wi-Fi/OFDMA/OFDM/TDD based units.

Our HPA modules also support a range of third-party antenna configurations, including:

MIMO 2X2
SISO 1X1
Omni Antennas

Sectored Antennas
Directional/ Beam Antennas
Hemispherical Antennas

Specifications:

	Frequency	Dimensions (mm)	Weight	Output Power
Ruggedized	700-850MHz 2.3-2.7GHz	322 x 306 x 81	< 7.5 kg	20W per antenna
Extended Ruggedized	700-850MHz 2.3-2.7GHz	322 x 306 x 81	< 7.5 kg	20W per antenna
SISO	700-850MHz 2.3-2.7GHz	190 x 100 x 26	840g	20W
Embedded SISO	700-850MHz &/ or 2.3-2.7GHz	115 x 70 x 10	70g	10W

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Software Management System

Our network management software tools provide full visibility of the entire mission-critical communications network, allowing mission managers to monitor and operate all MCU-equipped drones and unmanned vehicles.

Key features include: