[Satellite TODAY 08-08-12] Gilat Satellite Networks is set to unveil its new integrated Ku-band airborne satellite communication solution for UAVs, the Israeli satellite company announced Aug. 7.
Gilat said its new Ku-band UAV solution weighs only 22 lbs and is capable of transmitting 1Mbps of IP-based data. The solution includes: a “ruggedized” spread spectrum satellite modem; a two-way, flat panel tracking antenna; and a compact 40W Ku-band block up-converter (BUC) and power amplifier.
“The tightly integrated solution provides a lightweight, compact and low-power terminal that is ideal for airborne applications and can be tailored to meet varied end-user specifications and requirements. The miniature dimensions of the solution allow beyond-line-of-sight operations for very small UAV platforms,” Gilat said in a company statement.
