Portable tracking antenna system enables long-range data transmission
KEY FEATURES
Over 100 km range
Manned and unmanned aircraft applications
Integrated pointing algorithm
Compatible with all autopilot systems, simple plug and play
Automatic switching between directional and Omni antenna
Simultaneous Ethernet and Serial Data
Unlimited azimuth rotation
Environmentally protected
Heavy-duty positioner
The Tracking Antenna System enables long-range data transmission and is particularly suitable for unmanned and manned aircraft applications. Portable tracking antenna works with UAV Factory’s digital Airlink IP datalink and can be used for video as well as command and control transmission with up to 12 Mbps data rate. Video transmission range of over 115 km has been successfully demonstrated.
Tracking antenna has an integrated pointing algorithm and will automatically point towards the aircraft. In close range, the antenna is automatically switched from directional dish to an omnidirectional antenna. The tracking antenna is plug and play operational with any manned or unmanned aircraft. The GPS location of the aircraft is sent over the Airlink IP datalink and received directly by tracking antenna - this means that the tracking antenna is operational with any existing unmanned aircraft autopilot system. For manned aircraft, an existing GPS receiver or dedicated GPS receiver can be used.