SKYTRAC’s SDL-350 gains Iridium approval

Aerospace intelligent connectivity and satellite communications (satcom) company SKYTRAC Systems has announced that its SDL-350 has gained official Iridium approval.

The low-Earth orbit (LEO) broadband Iridium Certus communications system will provide the aviation industry with advanced, truly global L-band connectivity at up to 704Kbps.

The new system features low size, weight, and power (SWaP), making it a suitable satellite communications system for fixed-wing, rotorcraft, and advanced air mobility platforms alike.

“When we commenced development of the SDL-350, we recognized the growing demand for low-latency, truly global broadband satellite communications in a small, lightweight form factor,” said Gilles Bessens, Vice President of Engineering, SKYTRAC. “With the official nod of approval from Iridium, we can now provide platforms such as fixed-wing aircraft, rotorcraft, UAVs, and UAMs with up to 704 Kbps for a variety of industry applications.”

The multifunctional system enables a host of mission services including:

• Satellite and cellular connectivity for cabin and crew
• Real-time video downlinking
• Beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) communications
• Automated post-flight data offloading
• Flight data monitoring
• Satellite push-to-talk
• VoIP communications.

Safety services, real-time health and usage monitoring system (HUMS) alerting, and radio over internet protocol (IP) capabilities are also scheduled in the future.

SKYTRAC’s SDL-350 has secured customers across nearly every segment of aviation including air medical, business aviation, law enforcement, military and defense, search and rescue (SAR), offshore oil and gas, uncrewed aviation, and urban air mobility.