Innovative UAV Surveillance Solutions by Sunhillo

Sunhillo stands at the forefront of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) surveillance, monitoring, and tracking technologies. In collaboration with Unmanned Systems Technology (UST), they showcase their advanced capabilities in this domain. Their ‘Silver’ profile emphasizes the submission of their products in UAS airspace integration, BVLOS (beyond visual line of sight) operations, and sense-and-avoid functionalities.

UAS-Connector: Enhancing BVLOS Operations

The UAS-Connector (UAS-C) serves as a refined tracking and surveillance system tailored for BVLOS UAV operations within controlled airspace. It is indeed engineered to integrate effortlessly with current air traffic control (ATC) systems, linking to the UAV ground control station (GCS) to relay positional data to a centralized UAS-C Gateway. Capable of supporting multiple UAS-C connections, this gateway ensures secure communication between the UAS-C endpoints and the ATC or other command centers.

Seamless Integration and Situational Awareness

One of the standout features of the UAS-C is that it requires no additional equipment on the UAV,making it suitable for various platforms,regardless of their size or altitude. It enhances pilots’ situational awareness through a sense-and-avoid display that monitors all aircraft in proximity and communicates with ATCs or local command centers. The UAS-C connects to the UAS-C Gateway either remotely via an internal LTE modem or directly through Ethernet. The user interface includes a tablet display and a USB headset for optional voice communication.

margate II ADS-B Receiver: Compact and Efficient

The Margate II ADS-B Receiver is a compact device that decodes both 978MHz UAT and 1090MHz ADS-B signals. It has been widely utilized at FAA UAS test sites and by the U.S.Department of defense for detect-and-avoid applications. This receiver features a direct RF antenna connection on its front panel and includes an integrated GPS receiver. Outputs can be transmitted over Ethernet in various message formats, including CAT 21 and 23 ASTERIX, and it is designed to surpass DO-260B and DO-282 standards.

Surveillance Monitoring System: Comprehensive Data Display

The Surveillance Monitoring System (SMS) offers a robust solution for tracking and monitoring UAV data. It enables users to view UAS-C, radar, and ADS-B feeds on a single interface. The SMS boasts features such as instant target information display, geographic filtering, and GIS import for map overlays, all without requiring an internet connection. The hardware package includes a 30” high-definition monitor, a high-performance PC, and Sunhillo’s Brigantine Surveillance Gateway Processor (SGP) for data formatting and conversion.

Brigantine Surveillance Gateway Processor: Bridging Systems

The brigantine Surveillance Gateway Processor (SGP) is a dedicated 1U communications platform that formats surveillance sensor data, filters content, and converts protocols to connect disparate ATM systems.It features Sunhillo’s SureLine software suite, which offers an intuitive web-based graphical interface for content filtering based on geographic volume selection and protocol-specific adjustments. The hardware includes twelve 1Gb Ethernet ports and two Enhanced Small Form-factor Pluggable (SFP+) ports, supporting up to 10Gb Ethernet over copper or fiber modules. Additionally, a COM express Single Board Computer (SBC) module can be integrated for further expansion.

RAMS: A Comprehensive Monitoring Solution

The 2U Radar & ADS-B Monitoring System (RAMS) combines the reliable Margate II ADS-B Receiver, RICI 5000 data formatting unit, and SMS into a portable tactical kit. By utilizing both primary and secondary radar data alongside ADS-B, it delivers real-time tracking and situational awareness for UAVs and other aircraft, all presented on a powerful laptop. The system includes four radar input ports and Ethernet connectivity, enabling network distribution across multiple operational centers and compatibility with NASA’s UTM (unmanned traffic management) framework.

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