UAV's / UGV's

Cobham Tactical Communications and Surveillance miniature microwave video transmitters and receivers are well suited for UAV downlinks, transmitting one channel of video and up to two telemetry channels over audio subcarriers. Power outputs of 250 mW, 2 Watts, and 5 Watts are currently supported, with operation in L and S, C bands.

Cobham's transmitters are fully synthesized and user reprogrammable, including the audio sub-carriers. They utilize and internal switching power supply, reducing power consumption and heat dissipation. You can expect longer operation on your current power source, or reduce your power source for equivalent operational time, saving weight. Audio sub-carriers are phase locked, ensuring they do not drift into the video signal.

Encrypted operation is supported using the Ovation Micro™ Viewlock II, cut and rotate miniature encryption modules. This module may be ordered integrated into the transmitters, simplifying operation and installation.

Our flagship Palladium line of COFDM digital video transmitters and receivers has been made even better. The software graphical user interface has been redesigned to enhance usability and make programming a breeze. Many of the configuration settings have been simplified for ease of use.

In UAV applications, signal bounce off the earth or buildings may induce fading, causing signal breakup. Cobham is renowned for its line of true diversity receivers, using spatial diversity to overcome fades and multipath. Pairs of receivers and antennas tuned to the same frequency are used to receive a single transmitted signal. A proprietary voting logic board votes to the best signal during the horizontal retrace, over 15,000 times per second. This greatly enhances video quality.

Due to the covert nature of many of our products, we choose not to display them on our website. Please contact your Regional Sales Manager or Cobham Tactical Communications and Surveillance direct to obtain a full product catalog.