Aero-SB Lite is the lightest, most compact SwiftBroadband solution on the market to be awarded PMA certification by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Providing data speeds of up to 432kbps, Aero-SB Lite enables real-time video, voice and data links between aircraft and ground control stations. The system, weighing 17lbs including antenna, incorporates a router, WiFi, PBX, Beam Steering Unit, high power and low noise amplifiers and diplexer in a small 2 MCU Line Replaceable Unit (LRU).
The Aero-SB Lite makes its unmanned systems exhibition debut at AUVSI 2009. Thrane & Thrane is presenting its cutting-edge Aero-SB Lite Swiftbroadband solution at this year’s AUVSI unmanned systems exhibition. Compact, light weight and easy-to-customize, Aero-SB Lite is the ideal SwiftBroadband solution for unmanned aircraft applications. “Exceptionally compact and lightweight, Aero-SB Lite provides a wealth of functionality including real-time video streaming to enable critical access between the aircraft and the ground control station. Furthermore, the system can be easily customized to meet specific requirements of surveillance and military missions,” comments Andy Beers, Director of Aeronautical Sales North America, Thrane & Thrane.
