[Satellite TODAY 08-26-10] Thrane & Thrane has added the Aviator 200 system to its connectivity product line for the aeronautical sector, the company announced Aug. 24.
    The Aviator 200 aims to provide a compact, lightweight system offering reliable, high-speed connectivity for a range of applications within the UAV, military and security sectors.  
    The Aviator 200 system simultaneously provides data speeds up to 200 Kbps and a single AMBE 2 channel for real-time video, data and voice relay links between the aircraft and ground control stations. Data and voice services can be accessed via wired or wireless connections built into system, which aims to alleviate the need for external wired and wireless routers.
    “The launch of the Aviator 200 system is a break-through in terms of providing real-time communications for smaller and unmanned aircraft. UAV and other military, security and government aircraft operators are set to benefit from the capability to transfer more information via video, data and voice link from the aircraft to the station on the ground,” Thrane & Thrane Vice President Kim Gram said in a statement.
    The new product launch follows Thrane & Thrane’s release of the Aviator 300 and 350 terminals, announced Aug. 24.