beySAT-CERTUS IP-BASED SATCOM

IRIDIUM-NEXT SATELLITE DATA LINK FOR UAV/UGV/USV

Iridium-NEXT is a low-orbiting communications satellite system operated by Iridium Communications Inc. as the company’s second generation global communications system for satellite calls and data transfer. Comprised of 66 active satellites in orbit, Iridium-NEXT delivers full global pole-to-pole coverage on a 24/7 basis.

Optimized for solutions with strict size, weight, and power requirements, the Iridium Certus 100 based beySAT-CERTUS provides reliable, truly global connectivity for vehicles, vessels, and aircraft all over the world. With IP data speeds up to 88 Kbps and high-quality dual voice lines capability, Iridium Certus 100 is ideal for mobile, fixed, and portable operations like workforce communications, remote monitoring, and real-time asset control.

beySAT-CERTUS TERMINAL OVERVIEW

beySAT-CERTUS is an Iridium 9770 transceiver based mid-band terminal designed for complete operational efficiency, safety, and continuity coverage. Its slim design allows for easy integration and installation on Uncrewed Vehicles to stream low latency data from onboard sensors, transfer photos, and utilize near real-time command and control.

 The modular SWaP-C terminal, composed of the 9770 transceiver module, a CAT6 LTE module with automatic link switching between cellular networks and the Iridium satellite network, offers a native Ethernet interface and a MAVLink Compressor for best data efficiency. Designed for use with unmanned systems (UAS/UGV/USV), the beySAT-CERTUS’s firmware can be customized to your specific application requirements. 

COMPATIBLE AUTOPILOTS

CUSTOMIZABLE FEATURES

LikeAbird’s beySAT-CERTUS terminal delivers the latest Iridium NEXT IP services in a compact package for globally beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) connectivity on remote vehicles and ground stations.

To fulfill the most demanding unmanned systems applications, a variety of software customizations are available, ranging from autopilot protocol compressions, data logging and more.

beySAT-CERTUS CAPABILITIES

Truly Global Coverage with 99.9% Uptime Reliability ​

Iridium NEXT, in continuity to the current Iridium system of 66 satellites, will provide 24/7 real-time visibility over the entire Earth’s surface and its atmosphere. ICI (Iridium Communications Inc.) is the only MSS (Mobile Satellite Service) company offering global voice and data coverage including the polar regions.  With reliability and uptime of 99.9%, your remote systems are always connected and in control.

Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) Communications

The beySAT-CERTUS offers mid-band BVLOS communications for IP-based command and control (C2) and telemetry, as well as image transfers. With the Iridium’s pole-to-pole coverage satellite constellation you can control your remote vehicles from anywhere to anywhere around the world. With the integrated CAT6 LTE module, enjoy automatic data routing between cellular and satellite networks.

Ideal for UAV/UGV/USV and UAM (Air Taxis) Operations

Due its IP-based architecture, the beySAT-CERTUS support a large range of air, land and sea platforms. Suitable for both standalone FTS (Flight Termination Systems) usage or full avionic bus integration via the LAN interface, makes it the ideal companion to enable mid-band primary or secondary command and control (C2), telemetry, image transfer, diagnostic monitoring, and other applications.

Low Latency and Weather Resiliency due L-Band Frequency

L-Band has important characteristics in satellite communication, such as providing more stable global operations, even when the weather conditions are adverse in complicated areas.
Iridium LEO constellation provides a shorter transmission path with less signal attenuation than GEO, resulting in faster connections.

Integration Services for Mission-Critical Operations

beySAT-CERTUS has been designed from scratch for working under hard conditions and suitable for military and aviation standards using latest technology and highly durable components. LikeAbird will guide you in your vehicle and ground integration to fulfill your mission-critical operations in extremely harsh and demanding environments.

Iridium and 4G/LTE Pooled Airtime Service Plans

LikeAbird is listening to its customers and recognized that standard Iridium Subscription and Pre-Paid Service Plans are not well suited for unmanned systems operations. Through our UTM & BVLOS Connectivity Service Brand BEYOND we will offer tailored pooled SATCOM and LTE service plans, and VPN data routing services.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

WEIGHT

beySAT-CERTUS: 700gr (1.6 lb)

DIMENSIONS

H: 32mm (1.5″)
W: 127mm (5″)
L: 203mm (8″)

INPUT VOLTAGE

10-34 VDC

POWER CONSUMPTION

7 Watt nominal power
18 Watt peak power

INTERFACES

Ethernet, Power, USB and RS232

LATENCY BEST CASE

500 ms

OPERATION MODES

IP data

OPERATING TEMP RANGE

-40°C to +70°C
(-40° F to +158° F)

COMPLIANCE

FCC, IC, CE and IP65 Approvals

beySAT-CERTUS ACESSORIES