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A new connectivity solution is expected to serve as a catalyst for the safe and rapid growth o
WHAT’S THE BIG IDEA? Drones. Inmarsat, a specialist in global mobile satellite communications, has launched its new Velaris connectivity solution, which is expected to serve as a catalyst for the safe and rapid growth of the drones industry.
THERE’S A DRONES INDUSTRY? Indeed there is. Velaris, which is powered by the Inmarsat ELERA global satellite network, will provide secure communications for commercial drones to fly beyond visual line of sight and seamlessly integrate with aircraft in commercial airspace. The solution allows operators to access various applications, such as real-time monitoring, to ensure safe integration with other air traffic. In addition, Velaris allows a single pilot to remotely operate mul-
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tiple drones at scale, making operations more commercially viable.
$2.32bn (£1.67bn) in 2021 to $11.29 marking a compound annual gro 25.39% during this period. This far-reaching impact on various aspe ness and society, ranging from car and urban transport. In recent year Google and Royal Mail have bee drone deliveries in various guises. Velaris will unlock unpreced digital automation capabilities withi industry to support this fast-pac leading to significant advances in ductivity, customer service, loca and accuracy, while also reducing cost of operations. Importantly, support the transport of people an an environmentally-friendly mann
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Over the next seven years, the commercial drone market is projected to increase from
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