Insitu expands capabilities for Integrator UAS with new satellite control system

With P-LEO SATCOM, the Integrator UAS can be controlled from any location worldwide, expanding options for Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS) missions and enhancing the platform’s flexibility for users. This new P-LEO option is an addition to the existing Geosynchronous Equatorial Orbit (GEO) SATCOM capability, providing mission commanders more choices for seamless remote operations.

“This is the type of capability Combatant Commanders have been waiting for,” stated Justin Pearce, Insitu’s Vice President of Engineering, Programs and Flight. He emphasised the UAS’s unique range, stating, “Integrator can easily fly from Guam to Okinawa in one sortie and operate from small naval vessels anywhere in the vast INDOPACOM theatre.” He added that the Integrator offers a cost-effective solution when using larger UAS is impractical or too costly.

The Integrator’s new P-LEO SATCOM capability is available to approved customers and supports the Flying Launch and Recovery System (FLARES) Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) kit. FLARES enables Integrator to launch and land on small ship decks in challenging conditions without requiring personnel to handle the aircraft during launch or recovery, enhancing safety in adverse weather.

Significantly, the P-LEO control system does not use any of Integrator’s six available payload bays, ensuring flexibility for a variety of mission-specific configurations. The UAS can carry over 40 pounds of payload across its six bays, allowing for capabilities such as communications relay, electronic warfare, AI-assisted search, and multi-spectral optics. This versatility makes the Integrator the most flexible and capable UAS in its class.

The Integrator is a battle-tested system with thousands of combat hours in challenging conditions, including GPS-contested environments and extreme weather. Insitu is now further weatherising the Integrator to ensure reliable operations in the Arctic and High North, adapting the system to perform in harsh climates.

Insitu’s portfolio includes the Integrator and ScanEagle UAS, both compatible with the FLARES VTOL system. The company provides a suite of command, control, and data processing solutions, including INEXA Control, TacitView, Catalina, and an open-architecture Common Ground Control System, ensuring full operational integration for users in complex mission environments.

Source: Insitu.