SkyEdge™ 7Powered by ViasatESA Incubated

SATELLITE COMMS
UNDER 710 g

Autonomous L-Band satellite terminal with built-in LTE/5G switchover.Mount it, power it, forget it. It tracks the satellite for you.

SkyEdge™ 7 satellite terminal
13.4 × 14.7 cm520–710 gNo cooling

The SkyEdge™ 7

One terminal. Two networks. Zero dropouts.

SkyEdge 7 tracks L-Band satellites and runs LTE/5G simultaneously. When one link degrades, the other takes over — automatically, with no interruption to your data stream. Mount it on a vehicle, vessel, or drone. Point north once. Walk away.

Viasat L-Band NetworkClass 7 Certified332 kbps Half-DuplexIP65 SealedNo Cooling
Active phased array elements inside the SkyEdge 7

Inside: active phased array elements

SkyEdge 7 satellite terminal with AerialComm branding and blue mounting bracket

6 W

receive-only power

332 kbps

half-duplex throughput

At a glance

Continuous Azimuth

0 g

Total Mass

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Pointing Accuracy

0 kbps

Satellite Throughput

Technical Specifications

The numbers that matter

Satellite NetworkViasat L-Band (Class 7)
Frequency Range1525–1660.5 MHz
ThroughputUp to 332 kbps half-duplex
Azimuth / Elevation360° / 5°
Pointing Accuracy~ 5°
Tracking Rate> 30°/s
Sensor Fusion9-axis, 340 Hz
Dimensions13.4 × 14.7 cm
Mass520–710 g
Power Consumption20 W peak / 6 W Rx
Input Voltage12–32 VDC (reverse polarity protected)
ConnectivitySATCOM + LTE/5G auto-switchover
InterfacesEthernet, USB, UART, WiFi
Connector25-pin D-Sub (MIL-spec available)
Operating Temp.–40 °C to +80 °C
Storage Temp.–60 °C to +120 °C
ProtectionIP65 (radome sealed)

How It Works

From raw sensors to locked beam in 3 ms

SENSE

IMU + Mag + GPS

FUSE

9-axis @ 340 Hz

TRACK

Az + El Control

STREAM

Web Dashboard

Autonomous Tracking

IMU, magnetometer, and GPS feed a 9-axis fusion algorithm at 340 Hz. A proprietary compensation routine removes magnetic distortion from the azimuth motor. Result: accurate pointing on moving platforms, no operator input required.

One-Button Calibration

The built-in routine maps motor magnetic signatures across 72 positions and stores the table in flash. Point north once to set the heading reference — GPS auto-cal refines it continuously in operation. Total setup time: minutes.

Designed for Operators

What operators actually
care about

Online in minutes, not hours

Power on, point north once. The terminal acquires your satellite automatically — no alignment tools, no technician.

Never lose signal on the move

340 Hz sensor fusion keeps the beam locked even when your vehicle hits rough terrain, heavy seas, or turbulence.

Your phone is the control room

Connect to the built-in WiFi hotspot and manage everything from a browser — no infrastructure, no apps to install.

Two networks, zero gaps

SATCOM and LTE/5G run simultaneously. If one link drops, switchover is automatic and invisible to your applications.

Update from anywhere

Push firmware to both the main controller and motor driver over the air. No site visit. No downtime.

Runs where others can't

12–32 V input, automatic low-battery shutdown, –40 °C to +80 °C operating range. No fan, no cooling, no moving parts except the drive.

Custom radome for defense

The dome and enclosure can be modified per customer requirements — color, markings, material, and RF characteristics tailored for military applications.

SkyEdge 7 satellite terminal mounted on DJI Matrice 600 Pro during field testing

Integrated on DJI Matrice 600 Pro — field test

SkyEdge 7 satellite terminal on a multirotor drone in flight over farmland

See it in action

Web Management Interface

Your browser is the control room

No proprietary software. Connect via the built-in WiFi hotspot, your LAN, or LTE — and manage everything from a responsive web interface on any device.

Dashboard

Dashboard

Terminal heading, modem status, LTE signal, and system health — everything at a glance.

IMU & Compass

IMU & Compass

Live compass, attitude indicator, and magnetometer calibration in one view.

Manual Control

Manual Control

Direct azimuth and elevation positioning for testing and satellite acquisition.

Speed Test & Telemetry

Speed Test & Telemetry

Measure throughput and latency with built-in TCP/UDP tests and telemetry history.

HTTPS + TLSRole-based accessOTA updatesRESTful APIWiFi hotspotSSH access

Target Markets

Where it goes to work

UAV & BVLOS Operations

Under 710 g with zero cooling. Beyond-visual-line-of-sight comms for fixed-wing, VTOL, and multirotor platforms — mission-critical voice, data, and video. The satellite terminal SkyEdge 7 was built for.

Surveillance & Border Protection

Persistent ISR with live video and telemetry relay over BVLOS links. Secure SATCOM on-the-move for land-mobile platforms. Custom radome available for military spec.

Disaster & Emergency Response

Unbox, power on, connect. Portable ground stations for disaster assessment and first responders where terrestrial infrastructure is down.

Remote Delivery & Logistics

Connectivity for drone delivery into areas without cellular coverage. Proven in remote operations across Africa with TRL Space.

Agriculture & Environmental

BVLOS crop surveys and environmental monitoring that replace satellite imagery. Real-time data relay from the field to the cloud.

Land-Mobile & Fleet

Always-on voice, data, and video for logistics, rail, and long-haul fleets. Dual-path SATCOM + LTE switchover means no coverage blind spots.

Software Platform

Reliable. Secure. Easy to integrate.

Open Integration

RESTful API with JWT auth. Real-time telemetry at 1 Hz over UART. PostgreSQL for settings and analytics. Docker deployment.

Enterprise Security

HTTPS with TLS encryption and rate limiting. Role-based access control separates admin and operator privileges.

Remote Management

OTA firmware updates for all processors. Comprehensive system logging with download and remote viewing. SSH access.

Product Portfolio

Beyond the SkyEdge 7 Terminal

AerialComm builds a family of satellite communication products — from standalone antenna modules to high-gain phased arrays for demanding applications.

SkyEdge 7 Antenna — standalone L-Band antenna module

SkyEdge 7 Antenna

The standalone L-Band antenna module at the heart of the SkyEdge 7 platform. Designed for OEM integrators who need raw antenna performance without the full terminal enclosure — ideal for custom UAV avionics stacks and embedded SATCOM solutions.

L-Band250 gOEM IntegrationViasat Class 7
SkyEdge 6 HGA — high-gain phased array antenna

SkyEdge 6 HGA

High-gain phased array antenna with electronic beam steering. 16-element array designed for high-throughput video streaming and real-time data transmission on demanding drone platforms. Reached TRL 7 during ESA BIC incubation with validated beam-steering performance.

Phased Array16 ElementsBeam SteeringTRL 7High Gain

ESA EnVision Mission

On our way to Venus

AerialComm is part of the Czech consortium selected by the European Space Agency to develop electronics for the VenSpec-H infrared spectrometer aboard the EnVision mission to Venus — launching in 2031.

Together with TRL Space, SAWtronics, and G.L. Electronic — all members of the Brno Space Cluster — we deliver EGSE development and functional testing for the instrument's DEP and MOD boards. The €2.6M contract underscores Czech expertise in space-grade electronics.

ESA MissionVenSpec-HLaunch 2031Brno Space ClusterECSS Compliant

EnVision — Exploring Venus

EnVision will study how Venus's atmosphere, surface, and interior evolved — and why it diverged so dramatically from Earth. The VenSpec-H spectrometer will measure trace gases like SO₂ and H₂O, identifying signatures of active volcanism.

2031

Launch year

€2.6M

Contract value

See it track live.

Request a live demo, talk to an engineer about your integration, or ask about custom configurations and volume orders.

Ordering Information

IGA-SE7-STD

Standard Kit

Terminal, 25-pin cable, power adapter, quick start guide

IGA-SE7-LTE

+ LTE Kit

Standard kit + integrated LTE/5G modem module

IGA-SE7-ANT

Antenna Only

Standalone L-Band antenna module for OEM integration

For integrators

API documentation, UART protocol reference, and integration guides are available on request. Contact us with your platform details and we'll help scope the integration.

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