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.
IMSâ„¢ UAV Satcom
Lightweight Broadband L-Band Iridium Certus Satcom for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) and Uncrewed Aircraft
The IMS™ is SKYTRAC’s flagship answer for lightweight, low-power UAV Satcom capabilities. It provides a data link for industries looking for reliable, robust, and proven global communications.
With the ability to support a wide range of segments, the IMS harnesses the power of the Iridium network to provide truly global low earth orbit (LEO) coverage, including in polar regions. This crucial connectivity can enable advanced capabilities including beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) communications, command and control (C2), smart data routing, and onboard server capabilities for hosing custom applications.
This solution is ideal for global UAV and UAM flight operations with customizable power requirements that can support a wide range of platforms while providing leading-inflight capabilities for multiple mission profiles. Operators can also tailor the IMS’ connectivity to operational needs by selecting Iridium Certus 200 or 700 connectivity.
The key features of this unit are:
- Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) communications
- Command and Control (C2)
- Smart data routing
- Onboard server capabilities
- Configurable Iridium Certus speeds based on operators’ requirements
More information: IMS UAV Satcom Terminal
DLS-140 Datalink
Next Generation, Global Satellite & Cellular Technology to Support Voice and Data
This compact and versatile dual mode communications terminal offers Iridium Certus 100 satellite and 3G/4G LTE cellular connectivity. With speeds of up to 88 Kbps over the Iridium satellite network, the DLS-140 enables internet data access to support internet protocol (IP) data and voice communications, 3G/4G LTE cellular, and Wi-Fi connectivity.
The DLS-140 can support specific customer requirements including optimized video downlinks, beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) communications, least-cost routing, and remote terminal management for various use cases. Explore this low SWaP and easily integrated solution.
The key features of this unit are:
- Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) communications
- 3G/4G LTE cellular connectivity
- Support for IP data and voice communications
- Wi-Fi connectivity
- Optimized video downlinking
More information: DLS-140 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
Videosoft Video Compression Software
Enabling high-quality, real-time remote surveillance & operations
SKYTRAC makes optimized video downlinking possible with Videosoft’s video compression software. Using Videosoft’s FireLight platform, operators can receive real-time low-latency transmission of video surveillance for UAVs drones, and mission critical UAS operations. Their sophisticated encoding and bandwidth management ensures the smooth and consistent transmission of video footage while in-flight.
More information: Videosoft Global
