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Communication Network Setup Using Tethered Drones

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Northcom experts explain how they created a 200km wide network for the Norwegian Army, using the Orion HL Tethered Drone and their Radionor Tactical Relay. Watch this replay and discover how tethered drones can integrate different tactical communications payloads and for what use cases.

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Espen Helgheim Hagen

Strategic Account Director Defence at Northcom

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Key Highlights

  • Orion Heavy lift tethered Drone:  By using the Orion HL Tethered Drone and Radionor Tactical Relay, a 200km wide communication network was created for the Norwegian Army.
  • The challenge of the line of sight: Tethered drones can hover at significant heights, ensuring reliable communication by serving as a relay node between distant locations.
  • Infrastructure support for military: When traditional communication infrastructure is damaged or nonexistent, tethered UAV can quickly establish temporary communication networks, enabling coordination and support.

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      Espen Helgheim Hagen

      Strategic Account Director Defence at Northcom

      Arne-Leo Bertoia

      Head of Research and Development at Northcom

      Steve Allcock

      Defense Project Manager Europe & Middle East at Elistair

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