Airborne Satellite Communication

Two airborne terminals share one mission — keep the satellite link while the platform moves: a 20 kg flat-array COTM for larger UAVs, airships and aircraft, and a 6.5 kg all-in gimbaled unit custom-fitted to lighter airframes. Both were built for aviation environments: salt fog, humidity, thermal cycling, low pressure.

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Compare the Two Airborne Terminals

Model Aperture Weight (all-in) Stabilization Pointing Built for
Airborne COTM 0.45m 0.45 m flat array 20 kg Platform-motion compensation ≤0.3°, ≥100°/s slew Large UAVs, airships, aircraft
Airborne Lite 0.35m 0.35 m carbon reflector ≤6.5 kg 3-axis gimbal, 360° unlimited ≤0.2° RMS Light UAVs and VTOL relay

† Manufacturer specifications.

The Two Terminals

Airborne COTM 0.45m

20 kg all-in for UAVs and aircraft; ≥100°/s slew; POE single-interface install.

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Airborne Lite 0.35m

≤6.5 kg all-in carbon terminal; 3-axis stabilization; GPS-denied tracking.

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FAQ

Do these integrate with your drones?
The airborne line is engineered to pair with long-endurance UAV platforms — the 20 kg COTM targets large fixed-wing and hybrid airframes; the Lite unit fits lighter platforms with a custom mount.

Ku or Ka for airborne links?
Both bands are offered across the two terminals; we match band to your satellite service and flight region.

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