Persistent Systems

Persistent Systems is a leading global provider of mobile networking solutions for commercial and military UAS (unmanned aerial systems), UGVs (unmanned ground vehicles) and robotics, with two decades of experience in supporting networked autonomy. Our Wave Relay® MANET and Cloud Relay™ technology has been engineered to provide ultra-reliable transmission and enhanced situational awareness under the most challenging of conditions.

Through the Wave Relay® Ecosystem, an alliance of industry-leading unmanned systems and sensor producers, we offer unified command and control capabilities for UGVs, UAVs, sensors, cameras, and other devices operating on a common network.

Ultra-reliable connectivity for UAS & unmanned systems

Our ready-to-integrate solutions ensure reliable connectivity and networking, bidirectional video transmission, and edge computing capabilities for unmanned aircraft operating in congested and contested RF environments. Our highly experienced team is comprised of a variety of industry experts including integration engineers, UAS mechanical designers, and program directors, and can help you seamlessly integrate our products into your platforms to ensure mission success.

In addition to airborne radios and modules, we offer fixed and steerable GCS (ground control station) solutions that provide long-range and reliable connectivity for both ground-based and maritime operations. We also provide point-to-point and point-to-multipoint solutions specifically for UGVs and USVs.

Our non-ITAR product range includes Blue UAS certified solutions, ensuring trusted security and reliability for U.S. government and DoD systems.

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MPU5

Smart MANET radio for reliable connectivity on the move

The MPU5 is the world’s most advanced, scalable, and efficient Mobile Ad Hoc Networking (MANET) radio, allowing you to create secure self-forming and self-healing networks anywhere. Based on 3×3 MIMO technology and powered by our Wave Relay MANET, it provides extended range and increased throughput in both line of sight and beyond line of sight environments.Every MPU5 on a Wave Relay network communicates with each other, forming a true peer-to-peer mobile network that is massively scalable and allows devices to be freely added and subtracted without losing connectivity or requiring reconfiguration. With up to 10W of transmit power, the MPU5 can encode and stream live audio and video, including H.264 feeds at resolutions ranging from 320×240 to Full HD 1080p30 and 720p60.

The MPU5 is a true Smart Radio, featuring a custom Android-based operating system that allows you to run third-party Android applications directly on the device. In addition to being easily installed on a range of unmanned systems platforms, it can be directly connected to monitors, input devices and sensors to create a convenient GCS in the field.

Designed to withstand the most challenging of conditions, the rugged unit is IP68-rated and designed to withstand extremes of temperature, water immersion, shock, and salt fog.

The MPU5 Radio is Blue UAS-certified.

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Embedded Module

SWaP-optimized MANET radio module for UAVs & unmanned systems

The Embedded Module allows you to unite your UAVs, UGVs, and sensors on the Wave Relay MANET, transforming them into networked assets that can deliver mission-critical video and data from anywhere. The ultra-low-SWaP module also allows you to replace your unmanned system’s separate communication, computing, and video subsystems with a single unified package, reducing space and weight requirements as well as costs and engineering time.

With up to 10W of power and 3×3 MIMO technology, the Embedded Module provides greater range, throughput and reliability than any other integration-ready radio on the market. The integrated computing capabilities allow you to run collision avoidance and swarming algorithms directly onboard and take advantage of the peer-to-peer Wave Relay MANET for optimized coordination.

The Embedded Module features an Interchangeable Frequency Architecture that allows users to easily adapt to the requirements of different global regions or missions. It is pre-certified to MIL-STD-461 RE102 standards, eliminating the need to certify separate devices separately and ensuring faster time to market.

The Embedded Module is Blue UAS-certified.

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