UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía successfully integrates ATMOSPHERE’s Iridium terminal into flight control system and validates its performance in test flights

UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía, the leading developer of flight control systems for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), has successfully completed the integration and validation of ATMOSPHERE’s Iridium terminal into its advanced autopilot solution: the VECTOR family of flight control computers. The integration has been tested in real flight conditions, demonstrating excellent performance, low latency, and robust communication capabilities that will benefit UAV operators across a wide range of missions.

ATMOSPHERE’s Iridium terminal, designed to provide global, secure, and resilient connectivity, has been seamlessly integrated into UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía’s flight control system via serial communication (RS-232). This integration enables reliable command and control (C2) beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS).

During recent flight tests, the system exhibited outstanding performance. The communication link remained stable and uninterrupted, with telemetry indistinguishable from traditional radio systems.

In addition to the inherent capabilities of the guidance, navigation, and control system that allow fully autonomous operation without the need for a control station link during flight, this integration confirms that the system is fully capable of supporting two-way communication for mission updates and dynamic re-tasking. It also enables UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía’s clients to expand the range of available alternatives for BVLOS operations.

The integration of ATMOSPHERE’s Iridium terminal with UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía’s flight control system is part of the company’s ongoing commitment to enhance operational safety, flexibility, and resilience for its clients. It also expands the system’s interoperability, enabling seamless integration with a wider range of communication infrastructures and mission profiles. By leveraging Iridium’s truly global coverage and low-latency service, UAV operators can now maintain reliable control of their platforms in remote areas, over oceans, or in contested environments where radio links may be compromised.

This development is especially relevant for defense, security, and industrial applications where BVLOS operations are critical and communication integrity is non-negotiable. UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía continues to push the boundaries of autonomous flight, offering cutting-edge solutions that combine reliability, innovation, and mission-readiness.