Galaxy 1 and Viasat Move Uncrewed Aircraft Platform Into Commercial Production
The companies are moving their jointly developed connectivity and operations platform into commercial production after two years of development, integration and testing.
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Galaxy 1 Communications and Viasat have agreed to move their jointly developed uncrewed-aircraft support platform into commercial production. The platform combines satellite connectivity with operational services and is designed to extend Viasat’s Velaris ecosystem for uncrewed and autonomous aviation.
Key details
- Viasat’s L-band satellite network provides the platform’s connectivity.
- Galaxy 1 is set to provide operational and commercial infrastructure, including service provisioning, billing, reporting and remote terminal management.
- Reported platform capabilities include service activation, monitoring and configuration, along with API integrations and equipment lifecycle management.
- Intended users include logistics and medical-delivery aircraft, air taxis and inspection platforms, including those operating in remote areas.
The platform uses Viasat’s L-band satellite network to support connectivity for uncrewed aircraft.
Why it matters
The arrangement pairs satellite connectivity with tools for managing aircraft services and network equipment. Those functions target a range of uncrewed and advanced air mobility operations, from delivery aircraft to inspection platforms.
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