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Mayhem 10 drone to combine satellite, cellular and radio links
AeroVironment and Australia’s Elsight are integrating communications technology into the Mayhem 10 military drone.
The system, called Halo, combines satellite, cellular and point-to-point radio links into one connection.
If one link weakens, Halo can use other available links so operators do not have to switch networks manually.
This could help the drone stay connected when terrain blocks signals, infrastructure is damaged or electronic warfare disrupts communications.
Mayhem 10 has an open, modular design and can be configured for roles including surveillance, electronic warfare and communications relay.
The integration aims to make control and data links more dependable when military communications are disrupted.
But network bonding cannot guarantee uninterrupted service, and the companies have not disclosed performance tests against deliberate interference.
Integration work is under way, with no completion date or operational-service timeline announced.
AeroVironment is integrating Australian firm Elsight’s Halo communications technology into its Mayhem 10 autonomous military drone system.
Halo can combine satellite, cellular and point-to-point radio links to help maintain connectivity as network conditions change.
The integration is intended to help operators control the system when individual links are disrupted or degraded.
The companies have not disclosed test results, a completion date or when the combined capability could enter operational service.
Halo’s performance will depend on which links remain available, and the companies have not quantified its effectiveness against deliberate electronic interference.
- Who
- AeroVironment and Australian firm Elsight.
- What
- They are integrating Elsight’s Halo technology into the Mayhem 10 drone to combine available communications links.
- When
- Integration work is underway; no completion date has been announced.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- To help maintain connectivity and control when individual network links are disrupted or degraded.
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- Platform
- Mayhem 10 autonomous military drone system
- Technology
- Elsight’s Halo
- Communications links
- Satellite, private or public cellular, and point-to-point radio
- Companies
- AeroVironment and Elsight
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Mayhem 10 was built to evolve with the mission