Thales and Viasat complete BVLOS connectivity demonstration
Thales, Viasat and programme partners completed BVLOS connectivity flight trials at Cranfield University.
Evidence notes
- Thales, as system integrator for Iris, is coordinating the trials to support a structured, safety‑led approach to connectivity evolution.
- Iris brings together partners from across satellite communications, terrestrial networks, surveillance, airspace management, and secure aviation systems to understand how connectivity behaves under representative operational conditions.
Company context
Thales supplies aerospace, defence, security and digital systems, including sensing, drones, counter-drone systems, mission software and autonomy-related technology.