Galaxy 1 Communications and Viasat Advance Satellite Connectivity for Drones
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Galaxy 1 Communications and Viasat have entered into a new agreement to enhance commercial support for Viasat’s Velaris satellite communications platform. This agreement, announced on November 2, 2026, follows two years of collaborative development and testing, aiming to facilitate easier deployment and management of satellite connectivity for uncrewed aircraft operations.
The significance of this partnership lies in its potential to streamline satellite communications for various applications, including drone delivery and emergency response. By focusing on essential systems such as customer onboarding and network management, the agreement addresses the operational challenges faced by service providers in expanding satellite-enabled drone services, particularly in areas with limited terrestrial network coverage.
Galaxy 1 Communications will be responsible for managing customer onboarding, service activation, and billing under the agreement. This includes providing network infrastructure and remote terminal management through its RTM platform, which will support the integration of third-party applications. No further timeline was disclosed at the time of publication.
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Satellite Connectivity for Drones Moves Closer to Commercial Scale
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