SDR Technology, UAV Data Links & Tracking Antennas for Long-Range Communications

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Simpulse

SDR Technology, UAV Data Links & Tracking Antennas for Long-Range Communications

Simpulse is a leading developer of high-performance, long-range radio data links for UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) and UGVs (unmanned ground vehicles). Our data link solutions, based on advanced proprietary Software Defined Radio (SDR) technology, are ideal for high-reliability unmanned systems video and data communications in challenging environments.

SL200 Software-Defined Radio Link Module for UAV

Our SDR technology, based on state-of-the-art adaptive algorithms and dynamic waveforms, provides a flexible approach that allows a single hardware platform to meet a variety of mission requirements via simple software updates. Our robotics and UAV data link solutions feature unrivalled sensitivity, robust resistance to Doppler effects, multipath effects and interference, and highly dynamic adaptation to varying transmission situations.

In additional to our standard products, we can also adapt and develop customized solutions based on our SDR technology for your unique UAV and UGV data link requirements.

SL200 Software Defined Radio Link Module

Long-range video & data link for UAVs and UGVs

SL200 uav data linkThe SL200 SDR module is the basis for all our data link solutions.

Two SDR modules make up a bidirectional long-range radio link for drones and UGVs that provides uplink and downlink of data and telemetry, and downlink of live HD video.

With unmatched sensitivity, the SL200 provides robust long-range performance with very low transmission power, making it ideal for SWaP (size, weight and power)-limited applications. In addition to available frequency bands, the system can be adapted to work with any bands from 70 Mhz to 6 Ghz upon request. The SL200 modem also shows enhanced security thanks to its proprietary waveforms and AES 128/256 encryption.

long range uav data link

line of sight data link

Featuring state-of-the-art link optimizing technology, the SL200 delivers excellent quality of service (QoS) for Non-Line of Sight (NLOS), urban and indoor SDR transmissions and provides a stable throughput of live HD video and data, whose upstream / downstream ratio can be configured.

The SL200 is available in a compact and lightweight aluminium enclosure, or as an OEM board. Software and hardware modifications can be made upon request.

Specifications:

Dimensions 61 x 34 x 74 mm (without fan)
Weight 150 g (without fan)
Power Consumption 11 W max
Transmission Range (LOS) Up to 80 km (up to 130 km with lower bitrate) with 0.5W of transmit power
Downlink Bitrate Up to 4.5 Mbit/sec
Uplink Bitrate Up to 40 kbit/sec
Transmit Power Adjustable with 1 dB step from – 24 to + 27 dBm

More information: SL200 SDR Module

GRS-T200 Ground Tracking Antenna & Radio Link

Long-range multi-antenna UAV tracking solution

The GRS-T200 is a ground tracking solution for UAV ground control stations, based on our SL200 radio data link. Embedding two omnidirectional antennas and two directive antennas as well as a GPS receiver, it provides fully automated high-precision 360-degree LOS tracking and extends transmission range to up to 80 km for HD video.

GRS-T200 Long range tracking antenna      GRS-T200_Long range ground tracking antenna

The system has been designed with a compact, foldable aluminium structure that can be deployed in five minutes and can be mounted on a mast or portable tripod.

Simpulse GRS-T200 Long range tracking antenna

Specifications:

Dimensions Folded: 50 x 30 x 20 cm
Unfolded: 110 x 35 x 30 cm
Weight 9 kg
Power Consumption < 25W
Transmission Range (LOS) Up to 80 km (up to 130 km with lower bitrate) with 0.5W transmit power
Downlink Bitrate Up to 4.5 Mbit/sec
Uplink Bitrate Up to 40 kbit/sec
Transmit Power Adjustable with 1 dB step from – 24 to + 27 dBm

RSF200 Ground Antenna & UAV Data Link

Mid-range tracking for UAVs & UGVs

RFS200 Ground Antenna & Data Link for UAVs & UGVsThe RSF200 is a multipurpose multi-antenna ground-based tracking solution for mid-range UAV and NLOS (non-line-of-sight) UGV applications. Integrating our SL200 SDR modem and two omnidirectional MIMO antennas, it provides transmission ranges of up to 20 km for HD video or 40 km for low-resolution video, with AES 128/256 encryption for enhanced security.

Featuring a waterproof and dustproof IP67-rated enclosure, the system can be easily mounted on a mast or a portable tripod, and requires no calibration or pointing procedure.

Specifications:

Dimensions 220 x 250 x 90 mm
Weight 2.8 kg
Power Consumption < 11W
Transmission Range Up to 20 km (up to 40 km with lower bitrate) with 0.5W transmit power
Downlink Bitrate Up to 4.5 Mbit/sec
Uplink Bitrate Up to 40 kbit/sec
Transmit Power Adjustable with 1 dB step from – 24 to + 27 dBm

Radio Analysis Tools Software Suite

Our Radio Analysis Tools software suite, included with all our products, provides everything you need to configure and analyse your UGV and UAV data links.

Radio Analysis Tools software suite

The powerful software provides real-time data just as signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), RF receiver level, packet error rate and data rate. It includes a range of useful features to aid in setting up UAV and robotics communications, including antennas optimization and drone data logging.

Products

SL200 Software-Defined Radio Link Module

Long-range video & data link for UAVs and UGVs

GRS-T200 Tracking Antenna

Long-range multi-antenna ground tracking station with SL200 modem for UAVs

Radio Analysis Tools Software Suite

A comprehensive software suite of radio analysis tools included with all of our products

RSF200 Ground Station

Mid range ground antenna with data link modem for harsh environments

Articles

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UAV Live Video Link Established Over Water Exceeds 65km Range

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