A lightweight gimbaled terminal custom-fitted to each airframe: a 0.35 m carbon-fiber reflector with transceiver and modem integrated in 6.5 kg, three-axis stabilization holding ≤0.2° RMS pointing through the full flight envelope.
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Highlights
Antenna system, transceiver and modem count inside one lightweight package.
Inertial plus satellite-beacon attitude correction — no GPS dependency beyond initial setup.
Selectable frequency band matched to the satellite service you fly with.
Applications
Fixed-wing UAV platforms · VTOL multirotor relay · Disaster-assessment aircraft · Border & forest patrol aviation
Airborne SATCOM — Compare Two Terminals
| Model | Aperture | Stabilization | Weight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airborne COTM 0.45 m | 0.45 m flat horn | ≥100°/s slew rates | 20 kg all-in | High-dynamic aircraft and larger UAVs |
| Airborne Lite 0.35 m | 0.35 m carbon | 3-axis, 360° unlimited | ≤6.5 kg incl. modem | Weight-critical UAVs |
Highlighted row = this model. All figures are manufacturer specifications; full tables live on each model page (linked). Family hub: /satellite-communication/airborne-satcom/
How to Choose in This Family
- Aircraft class. The 20 kg / 100°/s COTM unit tracks through aggressive maneuvers; sub-6.5 kg Lite opens smaller airframes.
- Ku or Ka. Both offer band options — match the constellation your service plan uses.
- Install surface. The Lite's φ410 mm footprint fits most UAV payload bays; the COTM pod needs a structured mount.
Where this model sits: Airborne Lite 0.35 m is Weight-critical UAVs.
Full Specifications
| Item | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antenna aperture | 0.35 m | Manufacturer spec |
| Reflector | Carbon fiber; fixed reflector with precision mount | Manufacturer spec |
| Frequency | Ku or Ka optional — Ka: RX 17.70–21.20 GHz; Ku: RX 10.70–12.75 GHz / TX 13.75–14.00 GHz | Manufacturer spec |
| Pointing accuracy | ≤0.2° (RMS) | Manufacturer spec |
| Tracking travel | AZ 360° unlimited; EL −8° to +100°; roll ±20° | Manufacturer spec |
| Stabilization | 3-axis, 360° unlimited rotation | Manufacturer spec |
| Weight | ≤6.5 kg including antenna, transceiver and modem | Manufacturer spec |
| Outline | ≤φ410×398 mm | Manufacturer spec |
Ordering & Delivery — What to Know Before You Buy
MOQ, lead time, payment terms, customization scope and export-licensing documentation are confirmed per quotation — send your mission profile, target quantity and destination port with the RFQ. Standard flow below:
RFQ → engineering proposal with mission math → production and factory testing → licensed export via major Chinese ports with end-user documentation. Training and spare-parts programs available.
Compliance & Licensed Export
Not subject to US ITAR — this product is exported from China under applicable regulations with valid export licenses, the same compliance posture across every Benelabo product line.
- Licensed export with end-user documentation on every shipment
- Buyers screened as part of every quotation; an export compliance statement accompanies each quotation
- Government and agency products are supplied only to authorized organizations
- Every published figure on this page is labeled manufacturer-spec or bench-tested
FAQ
Will it fit my airframe?
Terminals are custom-built per platform — send the nose/ belly geometry and flight profile with your RFQ for a fit-out proposal.
Does it need GPS?
Only for initial position; tracking corrects attitude inertially plus satellite beacon, so the link survives GPS-denied segments (manufacturer specification).
Ku or Ka?
Both are offered — choose per satellite service; the 6.5 kg weight includes transceiver and modem either way.