...Ku-band airborne satellite communication solution for UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) at AUVSI 2012 as well as additional SOTM products from August 7 to 9, 2012, in Las Vegas, NV, in Booth #3315.

Weighing only 22lb (10.5 kg) and capable of transmitting 1Mbps of IP-based data, Gilat's UAV solution is comprised of a ruggedized spread spectrum satellite modem; a two-way, on-the-move, 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 BLoS (Beyond Line of Sight) operations for very small UAV platforms.