MCLEAN, VA., May 17, 2022 – Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: IRDM) is proud to share that partner SKYTRAC’s Iridium Certus Connected® DLS-100 supported Platform Aerospace’s Vanilla Unmanned (Vanilla) UAV mission for NASA. SKYTRAC provided Vanilla Unmanned with reliable, real-time Command and Control (C2), telemetry streaming, GPS, and Iridium Global Line of Sight® (GLOS®) connectivity to support NASA’s environmental monitoring operations in the Arctic.
During the mission, the DLS-100 enabled pilots from the Ground Control Station (GCS) to have real-time C2 with the Vanilla UAV while simultaneously sending commands and receiving flight telemetry over the Iridium® network. Prior to Iridium, communication capabilities were either severely limited or altogether non-existent in the Arctic, making SKYTRAC’s satcom system essential to providing the reliable connectivity Vanilla needed to conduct beyond visual line of sight flight operations safely and efficiently.
“With small size, light weight, and low power requirements combined with the Iridium network’s resiliency to extreme weather and global coverage, the DLS-100 is an ideal solution for UAVs such as Vanilla Unmanned,” said Bryan Hartin, Executive Vice President, Iridium. “During its mission with NASA, the Vanilla Unmanned UAV demonstrated capabilities that Iridium is known for – the delivery of critically important data from any environment on the planet. In this case, the harsh Arctic climate was conquered, and the mission was a great success.”
SKYTRAC’s DLS-100 is an Iridium Certus midband product enabling real-time command and control, telemetry streaming, and photo transfer from UAVs. Optimized for solutions with strict size, weight, and power requirements, Iridium Certus 100 provides reliable, truly global connectivity for vehicles, vessels, and aircraft all over the world.
Iridium® is the only mobile voice and data satellite communications network that spans the entire globe. Iridium enables connections between people, organizations and assets to and from anywhere, in real time. Together with its ecosystem of partner companies, Iridium delivers an innovative and rich portfolio of reliable solutions for markets that require truly global communications. In 2019, the company completed a generational upgrade of its satellite network and launched its new specialty broadband service, Iridium Certus®. Iridium Communications Inc. is headquartered in McLean, Va., U.S.A., and its common stock trades on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker symbol IRDM. For more information about Iridium products, services and partner solutions, visit www.iridium.com.
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Mobile device innovation has made it easier for us to stay constantly connected. We expect our phone to always work, but that’s often not the case. Cellular networks cover about 15 percent of the planet, so when traveling to off-the-grid places, that “mobile network not available” message can be frustrating. It’d be nice if your cell phone or tablet worked everywhere you went, but for those times they don’t, there’s Iridium GO!®.
Whether you’re on a family hike, taking a sailboat out for the day, or RVing across the country, Iridium GO! has everything you need to keep your cellular device connected when there’s no cell service. Powered by the Iridium® network, Iridium GO! connects to your iOS or Android cell phone, expanding your coverage area to…the entire planet. Iridium GO! is a small, lightweight, and rugged satellite communicator that overcomes the limits of cellular networks, letting you expand your adventures.
Using Iridium GO! is simple and convenient: usersdownload the Iridium GO! Appto their cell phone or tablet (before they’re outside of cellular coverage), and from there, the transformation begins. The application connects a user’s mobile device via Wi-Fi to the Iridium GO!, which has a small antenna that provides satellite connectivity, giving users the ability to make phone calls, send and receive texts, get weather updates, share and send photos and more, directly from their mobile phones or tablets.
Additional key features include email access via custom email apps, GPS tracking and emergency alerts (SOS). It also works with a line of accessories (available separately), including an external antenna, a wall mount bracket, and an outdoor power cable for a more fixed-installation type use case.
Iridium GO! users can access a variety of Iridium certified third-party applications to support specific adventure needs. There are complementary Apps for your time at sea, going on a hike, piloting an aircraft, or staying safe as a lone worker. These all expand the Iridium GO! device’s capabilities and help ensure that users can have access to the connectivity they need directly from their cell phone anywhere on the planet, including where other networks fail to reach, such as the Arctic and Antarctic regions.
Safety should always be a top priority. This is why whenever you are venturing off the grid it is important to plan ahead. So, the next time you’re gearing up for an outdoor adventure, keep it simple and put the Iridium GO! on your packing list. Turn your cell phone into a satellite phone whenever you need it from wherever you are.
Mack is currently attempting to achieve this goal, and throughout his flight the Iridium® network is tracking his progress and keeping him connected. Ahead of his flight, Mack joined Iridium Vice President and General Manager, Dan Mercer, to chat about his route, what Iridium devices he plans on using most, and more.
MCLEAN, VA., May 3, 2022 – Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: IRDM) is proud to share that partner company MetOcean has been awarded a five-year contract by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to provide Iridium® satellite connectivity. MetOcean will deliver Iridium satcom voice, data and IoT solutions to NOAA in support of their mission to understand changes in climate, weather, ocean, and coasts, and help conserve and manage coastal and marine ecosystems and resources.
“MetOcean has been a highly reliable, loyal Iridium partner for over two decades and continues to be committed to ensuring their clients and partners around the world are getting the best Iridium satellite connectivity solution for their needs,” says Bryan Hartin, executive vice president of sales and marketing at Iridium. “As a leader in the satellite communications industry, we are proud to see MetOcean recognized for their dependability. NOAA can confidently rely on MetOcean for Iridium connectivity to support their essential work.”
Iridium® is the only mobile voice and data satellite communications network that spans the entire globe. Iridium enables connections between people, organizations and assets to and from anywhere, in real time. Together with its ecosystem of partner companies, Iridium delivers an innovative and rich portfolio of reliable solutions for markets that require truly global communications. In 2019, the company completed a generational upgrade of its satellite network and launched its new specialty broadband service, Iridium Certus®. Iridium Communications Inc. is headquartered in McLean, Va., U.S.A., and its common stock trades on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker symbol IRDM. For more information about Iridium products, services and partner solutions, visit www.iridium.com.
Press Contact:
Jordan Hassin
Iridium Communications Inc. Jordan.Hassin@iridium.com
+1 (703) 287-7421
Investor Contact:
Kenneth Levy
Iridium Communications Inc. Ken.Levy@Iridium.com
+1 (703) 287-7570