UAV, UAS, and UAM Satellite Communications – BVLOS and C2 Satcom Terminals and Mission Servers

SKYTRAC is a leading provider of Iridium Certus satcom solutions for crewed and uncrewed aviation. Our robust and reliable satellite communication terminals provide low latency connectivity to any point on the planet at up to 704 Kbps. This truly global connectivity is ideal for a variety of mission-critical UAVs (uncrewed aerial vehicle), drones, RPAS (remotely piloted aircraft systems), and UAM (uncrewed aerial mobility) applications, including cargo delivery, mapping and surveying, passenger transport, government and military surveillance, scientific research, high altitude weather balloons, Low Earth Orbit space capsules, and much more.

With 35 years of Satcom terminal experience, we have delivered solutions to over 7,500 users on all seven continents. In addition to off-the-shelf systems, we can also provide custom integration and support for your unique requirements.

IMS-350 UAV Satcom

Integrated mission server and Iridium Certus broadband UAV datalink

The IMS-350 is our flagship Satcom terminal solution, combining a high-reliability UAV datalink with a powerful onboard quad-core server for global UAV communications and unlimited applications. The low-latency system provides broadband uplink speeds of up to 352 kbps and downlink speeds of up to 704 kbps.

The mission server can host and support a wide range of capabilities such as artificial intelligence and sensor fusion, parsing collected data and determining what to transmit in real time. The system’s smart router prioritizes data throughput and ensures efficient use of both Satcom and cellular channels.

The IMS-350 is enclosed in a compact, lightweight and rugged enclosure for easy integration into UAVs, and provides custom power and storage options to suit a range of aerial platforms. It features multiple flexible digital/discreet inputs for ARINC-429, RS-232, Ethernet and other connectivity options.Other key features and capabilities of the IMS-350 server and UAV datalink include:

• Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) UAV communications
• Real-time UAV command and control (C2)
• UAS and payload health monitoring
• Real-time flight data monitoring (FDM)
• Video streaming and data transmission
• Global network-based Remote ID

More information: IMS-350 UAV Satcom Terminal

SkyLink 7100 Datalink

Midband cellular & SATCOM IP datalink for UAVs

SkyLink 7100 is a next-generation communications terminal that provides both 4G/LTE and Iridium Certus broadband satellite capabilities for UAV voice and data transmission. The system uses advanced least-cost routing software to switch between cellular and SATCOM as required, providing constant connectivity anywhere on the planet.

Delivering enterprise-grade IP connectivity as well as two dedicated high-definition voice channels, the compact and lightweight unit is easily integrated into a variety of UAV platforms. It can be equipped with an optional rechargeable backup battery that provides up to 6 hours of continuous power.

Other key features and capabilities of the SkyLink 7100 include:

• Integration with SkyWeb and TrooTrax for flight tracking, monitoring, and communication
• Reporting features for tracking and managing data usage, positioning, device health, and more
• Support for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) and autonomous drone operations
• Support for VoIP and messaging apps, with the ability to support up to 20 SIP clients

More information: SkyLink 7100 Datalink

DLS-100 UAV Datalink

Iridium Certus mid-band datalink and GPS system

The DLS-100 combines an Iridium Certus mid-band transceiver with a commercial GPS receiver, providing reliable real-time command and control, telemetry streaming, and imagery and data transfer for UAVs.

The low-latency rugged modem provides uplink speeds of 22 kbps and downlink speeds of 88 kbps almost anywhere in the world with 99.9% reliability.

The system can be remotely controlled and configured via a web browser, and easy-to-use APIs also allow developers to create their own software to interface with the device. The ruggedized IP67-rated device is housed in EMI-shielded hard-anodized aluminium, and provides convenient connectivity via Wi-Fi, 100BASE-T Ethernet ot RS-232.

Other key features and capabilities of the DLS-100 UAV modem and GPS system include:

• Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) communications
• Real-time UAV command and control (C2)
• UAS and payload health monitoring
• Real-time flight data monitoring (FDM)
• Flight Data Acquisition
• Global network-based Remote ID
• Compatibility with commercial and DoD SIM cards

More information: DLS-100 UAV Control Datalink

AnSUR ASMIRA

Software-based video compression for optimized transmission

AnSUR ASMIRA is a software solution that provides video compression for optimized transmission over SATCOM and cellular IP networks. The platform integrates seamlessly with our satellite terminals, and enables UAVs to stream more video over existing throughput capacity, maximize available bandwidth, and save on data costs.

ASMIRA allows users to modify bit rate, frame rate, resolution and other parameters at any time to suit mission requirements. It is ideal for a wide range of BVLOS drone applications, as well as for USVs (uncrewed surface vessels) and other unmanned systems.

More information: AnSUR ASMIRA