Gogo and Insitu Integrated Satellite Tech Into UAS
The companies enabled global connectivity for uncrewed aircraft using Eutelsat's OneWeb satellite constellation.
Updated on Oct. 5, 2026 in Telecommunications
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Gogo and Insitu have completed the integration of the Galileo HDX satellite antenna into the Integrator uncrewed aircraft. This solution provides high-speed command, control, and data backhaul capabilities for Group 3 Uncrewed Aerial Systems.
Why it matters
The collaboration enables global connectivity for uncrewed platforms, supporting the expanding demand for extended mission range and high-bandwidth sensor backhaul in the Group 3 UAS market.
The system features a single line replaceable unit configuration and is ITAR-free, ensuring compliance for export. The Galileo HDX antenna was optimized for the size and weight constraints of the Integrator UAS platform.
The players
Gogo
A provider of broadband connectivity solutions for aviation, specializing in inflight communication and satellite antenna hardware.
Insitu
A manufacturer of uncrewed aerial systems, including the Integrator platform designed for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions.
Eutelsat
A global satellite operator managing the OneWeb constellation, which provides low Earth orbit connectivity services.
The details
The integration utilizes the Eutelsat OneWeb constellation to facilitate satellite connectivity, allowing the aircraft to maintain persistent command and control links. The system is also compatible with the FLARES vertical take-off and landing kit, a specialized hardware launch-and-recovery system for uncrewed aerial vehicles. This hardware modularity allows operators to maintain high-speed data links even in remote theaters without ground-based communications infrastructure.
Timeline
October 5, 2026: The companies announced the completed integration of the satellite connectivity solution.
The Tech Race
The project follows a standard trajectory for the Group 3 Uncrewed Aerial Systems market, which is seeing a shift toward satellite-linked, long-endurance autonomous operations. It marks a push to move UAS platforms beyond line-of-sight communications constraints.
This integration provides operators with a turnkey communication solution that works globally for 24/7 support. The compatibility with the FLARES launch kit means existing users can upgrade their platform capabilities without changing their primary deployment hardware.
The takeaway
The move toward satellite-integrated uncrewed aircraft is redefining the reach of autonomous surveillance platforms. Operators should track how the inclusion of ITAR-free systems impacts the global deployment flexibility of the Integrator platform in the coming year.
Further reading
Learn more about the infrastructure behind connectivity shifts in Telecommunications.
Source note: This article includes information reported by World Airnews.
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