UAV Antenna Systems

Star-H has successfully developed and tested extremely lightweight and reduced-size antennas to support the 30 - 88 MHz SINCGARS band for the U.S. Military.  Such antennas are needed to allow the use of ever-smaller unmanned airborne vehicles (UAV's) as communications relay nodes for battlefield communications.  Star-H's unique antenna optimizer systems allow the design of the optimally efficient antenna within a given size constraint.  This technology is a key enabler of future reduced-size UAV's in combat and support roles.

Flight testing has demonstrated the ability to establish SINCGARS communications links with UAV's located up to 125 km from a SINCGARS ground station. STAR-H is partnering with the US Army Prototype Integration Facility (PIF) at Redstone Arsenal, and with NOVA Engineering of Cincinnati, OH to develop SINCGARS relay packages for several tactical UAV systems.

Antennas are also available for other frequency bands, in sizes and enclosured customized for specific aircraft requirements.

See also our UAV antenna products page or contact Mike Jacobs for more information.