News Release
Intelsat General Reports Unprecedented Performance Using Gilat’s Small Airborne Flat-Panel Antenna over Intelsat EpicNG Satellite
A series of tests were performed using Gilat’s BlackRay 71 airborne
terminal, with its mechanically steered 6” by 6” flat panel array. Data
was sent from the small antenna to the recently launched
The Gilat terminal is designed for a new generation of small Class III Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UASs) that are coming into service for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) operations, and other non-military government and commercial applications.
“These tests show that the first Intelsat EpicNG satellite
delivers superior performance using Gilat’s very small airborne
antenna,” said
“The outstanding test results are testimony to our successful strategy
to support the growing UAS/ISR airborne market,” said
The initial demonstration was conducted at the
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With over 25 years of experience, and over a million products shipped to more than 90 countries, Gilat has provided enterprises, service providers and operators with efficient and reliable satellite-based connectivity solutions, including cellular backhaul, banking, retail, e-government and rural communication networks. Gilat also enables leading defense, public security and news organizations to implement advanced, on-the-move tactical communications on board their land, air and sea fleets using Gilat's high-performance SOTM solutions. Gilat controlling shareholders are the FIMI Private Equity Funds. For more information, please visit us at www.gilat.com
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Company's proprietary technology and risks associated with Gilat's
international operations and its location in
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Source:
Intelsat General Corp.
Nancy Nolting
Marketing Program
Manager
703-270-4280
or
Gilat Satellite Networks
Doreet
Oren
Director Product Marketing
DoreetO@gilat.com