What Happened
New Antenna Moves Toward Production After Shared Airspace Flight Tests
Honeywell Aerospace has successfully validated a new satellite communications antenna for command and control of drones flying beyond visual line of sight. The company is now preparing the technology for industrial production after flight tests demonstrated resilient connectivity in airspace shared with crewed aircraft. The tests were conducted under the European Space Agency’s Iris Global program and utilized Viasat’s satellite network. According to Defence Industry Europe, the technology is intended for BVLOS applications including infrastructure inspection, logistics, and emergency response.