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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 line provides innovative data links 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

ICE SUITE highlights:

First-ever AI-based 360° drone cybersecurity system that can detect, prevent, and respond to multiple cyber threats in real-time without requiring an operator
Designed specifically for industrial and commercial drones, robotics, and autonomous platforms, multi-layered system that protects the platform, safeguards communication channels, and encrypts data
Incorporated into Mobilicom’s range of end-to-end smart solutions (Gen 2)
Result of more than 3 years’ research and development and provides a solution to real-world attacks and threats that are impacting leading customers within the domain
Mobilicom has secured the first sale of its AI-based 360° cybersecurity software to the Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD)
Suppliers and manufacturers in the rapidly expanding autonomous systems market can benefit in multiple ways by using ICE software protection in applications within government and industrial UxV drone and robotic segments by providing end users with enhanced levels of cybersecurity and performance

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.

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.
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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. Learn more >

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. Learn more >

First responders & Government
Government troops who operate in different kinds of conflict zones can benefit from using new technologies, especially those that provide a distinct advantage in the field and can help save lives. These technologies must be field proven and certified by authorized local and well-established organizations.

Mobilicom’s end-to-end solution provides all necessary communication elements, topologies, cyber security protection and modes of operation enabling NLOS, LOS and BLOS operation even without existing cellular coverage. The cloud-based network ensures that video and data are transmitted in a secure and protected manner and mitigates the risk of cyber-attacks and loss of sensitive data. Learn more >

Wireless Data Links and Secure Networking

SkyHopper PRO Micro

The SkyHopperPRO Micro was designed to meet the needs of Tier 1 sUAS manufacturers, and is NDAA-compliant. The micro-sized communications system is ideal for high-use defense applications and mass deployment of drone swarms, including loitering munitions, as well as civil use cases such as commercial inspection and disaster relief.

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.

The standard SkyHopper PRO is provided in encased or OEM form factors, and a Micro version and embedded Lite version are also available.

Product comparison:

	SkyHopperCOMBO	SkyHopper PRO
Size	32 x 54 x 74 mm (1.2 x 2.1 x 2.9 in)	OEM: 14 x 52 x 70 mm Enclosure: 26 x 54 x 74 mm Pro Lite: 19 x 54 x 74 mm Pro Micro: 13.6 x 43 x 60 mm
Weight	Enclosure: 160g (5.4 oz)	OEM: 45g (1.59 oz) Enclosure: 105g (3.7 oz) Pro Lite: 99g (3.49 oz) Pro Micro: 62g (2.16 oz)
Range	Up to 5km / 3.1 miles (LOS, uninterrupted conditions)	Up to 5km / 3.1 miles per hop (LOS, uninterrupted conditions)
Throughput	1.6 – 6 Mbps configurable	1.6 – 6 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

Learn more: Wireless Data Links and Secure Networking Solutions

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 PRO	RVT
Screen Size	7″	7″
Dimensions	16 x 34 x 6.5 cm 6.3 x 13.4 x 2.6 in	16 x 23 x 4.2 cm 6.3 x 9.1 x 1.65 in
Frequencies	2.4GHz & 5.8GHz (ISM) 900 MHz	2.4GHz & 5.8GHz (ISM)
Range	According to Mobilicom and SkyHopper product line
Throughput	According to Mobilicom and SkyHopper product line

	EXTREMER	Maxi-Controller PRO	Touch-G Controller 10”	Touch-P Controller 10”
Screen Size	10″	10″	10″	10″
Dimensions	25 x 49 x 10.5 cm 9.8 x 19.3 x 2.6 in	24 x 43 x 3.5 cm 9.4 x 16.9 x 1.3 in	20.5 x 27.5 x 5.8 cm 8 x 10.8 x 2.3 in	25 x 49 x 10.5 cm 9.8 x 19.3 x 2.6 in
Frequencies	2.4GHz (ISM) 900Mhz & 5.8GHz (ISM)-optional Other frequencies available	2.4GHz & 5.8GHz (ISM) 900 MHz	2.4GHz & 5.8 GHz (ISM) 900 MHz Other frequency options available	2.4GHz (ISM) 900Mhz & 5.8GHz (ISM)-optional Other frequencies available
Range	According to Mobilicom and SkyHopper product line
Throughput	According to Mobilicom and SkyHopper product line

Learn more: Mobile Tactical UAV Controllers

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 and battery-powered systems are specially designed 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. The Lite versions of the MCU-30 are designed for aerial deployments and the Ruggedized versions are designed for GCS (Ground Control Station) and GDT (Ground Data Terminal) requirements.

	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 902-928MHz (ISM) 2300-2700MHz 2.4GHz ISM Multi Band Radio (MBR) available Other frequencies available ranging from 75Mhz-6 GHz
Channel Bandwidth	2.5- 8.4MHz Others available upon request
Environmental	Rainproof	IP67	Shock & vibration resistant

All versions of the MCU-30 are NDAA-compliant and the newest Generation 2 versions also feature Mobilicom’s powerful multifaceted ICE Cybersecurity Suite for superior security and encrypted data.

Learn more: MCU-30 – wireless drone communications

MCU-70 – long-range communications for mid-sized drones and robotics

The MCU-70 is an SDR-based wireless communications link for drones and robotics, designed to deliver higher power over greater distances. Supporting ad-hoc Mobile MESH and IP communication, it provides high-performance video and data transmission for mid-sized and long-range UAVs.

The ruggedized bi-directional datalink is capable of ranges of up to 40 km under line-of-sight (LOS) conditions, and up to 100 km with a directional antenna. It supports a wide variety of radio protocols and video broadcast modes, and can switch in real time according to the requirements of the mission.

The MCU-70 has been integrated with Mobilicom’s powerful multi-tier ICE Cybersecurity solution, ensuring the utmost in data protection and security. It is fully compliant with the US National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

Specifications:

Size	112 x 110 x 60 cm 4.4 x 4.3 x 2.35 in
Weight	0.9 kg (1.984 lbs)
Power Consumption	Up to 60W (40W average)
Power Output	Up to 20W peak per antenna
Frequencies	2.4 GHz (ISM) 2.3-2.5 GHz 700-950 MHz (optional) 902-928 MHz (ISM) (optional)
Channel Bandwidth	2.5 MHz – 8.4 MHz Up to 10 MHz available upon request
Environmental	Rainproof

Learn more: MCU-70 – long-range communications for mid-sized drones and robotics

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	700-950 MHz 902-928 MHz (ISM) 2.4 GHz (ISM) 2.3-2.7 GHz Multi Band Radio (MBR) available
Channel Bandwidth	2.5 MHz – 8.4 MHz Up to 20 MHz available upon request
Environmental	Rainproof	IP67

All versions of the MCU-200 are NDAA-compliant and the newest Generation 2 versions also feature Mobilicom’s powerful multifaceted ICE Cybersecurity Suite for superior security and encrypted data.

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

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:

Live View and Location Tracking of All Units
Network Performance Graphs and Chart Reports
On-line Statistics per Unit
Real-Time Alerts on Network Events and Reporting
Network Configuration
Over-the-Air Upgrades

Learn more: Network Management Software Tools

System Engineering Services

Integrating the pieces that are valuable for drone and robotics creation

Mobilicom Turnkey Services are undertaken by our professional team, equipped with many years of in-field experience of implementing our products with 3rd party products in multiple drone, robotic and autonomous platforms over the past years. The Mobilicom team guides users expertly through the process of integration and testing, establishing a formal maintenance program tailored to the requirements of the system. As our goal is to ensure that our customers reach their objectives, we supply numerous support services to achieve this, including:

Complete system integration: Full turnkey solution tailored to the customer platform: Data link, Controller, Cybersecurity suite, Sensors and Flight control, starting from concept design to commission and ATP with the end user, development of new product & features according to customer operational and technical requirements, end user ATP support
Technical support: 24/7 technical support, worldwide onsite support, support during flight & field tests
Flight operation: Drone flight services, flight tests services
ILS (Integration Logistics Support): Worldwide spare parts and equipment support, front warehouse services, training support, documentation services, packaging, handling, storage and transportation
Maintenance: Full maintenance support program, tailored to each customer, spare parts support – including warehouse services and logistics
Pilot and Mission Training Courses
Fleet Operation