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Another TRACKER+ shipment to the Middle East is a timely reminder of what this system is built for: continuous, dependable operation in some of the world’s most demanding operating environments. For our customers in the region, TRACKER+ is not simply a tracking system, it is a rugged communications asset that is expected to work around the clock, in heat, dust and high-tempo operational conditions, without letting them down. TRACKER+ integrates a GNSS-based antenna tracker with an environmentally controlled radio enclosure in a single, self-contained solution. Purpose-built to carry multiple high-power, long-range datalinks, it delivers reliable line-of-sight communications between aircraft and ground control stations for fixed, mobile and remote operations where uptime matters. Qualified to RTCA DO-380 environmental specifications, this rugged system dissipates up to 800 W of radio heat, helping multiple long-distance links remain dependable in harsh temperature, dust and field conditions. Radio integration is fully flexible: S-PLANE or the customer can install multiple radio links of choice, including unpackaged OEM formats, or select standard primary and secondary links. TRACKER+ supports both directional and omnidirectional antennas with RF switching across UHF, L, S and C bands. A backlash-free two-axis drive system delivers high torque and speed in a compact form factor, enabling precise tracking of aircraft and other mobile communication nodes even under demanding operational conditions. With MIMO mesh network radios and an internal network switch, TRACKER+ enables resilient, flexible communication architectures. Multiple units can be networked together to extend coverage across large operational areas, supporting robust communications where infrastructure is limited and reliability is critical. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dpWJgWqJ S-PLANE provides certification-ready Automation, Simulation, Communications, and Ground Control solutions for civilian and military fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft. Typical applications include Unmanned and Optionally Piloted Aircraft Systems (UAS/OPS), fly-by-wire development and integration, and special-mission platforms (e.g. ISR) for manned aircraft.

At S-PLANE, our high-performance and comprehensive system-wide Simulation Solutions support the full engineering lifecycle, from development, acceptance, verification and validation to qualification and integration testing. This includes both Software-in-the-Loop Simulation (SILS) and Hardware-in-the-Loop Simulation (HILS). SILS plays a key role in development and forms an integral part of our Ground Control Stations, enabling operators to train, optimise mission planning, and rehearse missions before execution. HILS, in turn, provides a powerful modern capability for aircraft system and subsystem development, integration, and testing, including the automated execution of acceptance tests as part of an efficient systems engineering toolchain. Both SILS and HILS run high-fidelity system-wide simulations employing precise aircraft, atmospheric, magnetic, geospatial, gravitational, sensor, actuator and other models to deliver realistic simulated behaviour. Learn more about our sophisticated Simulation Solutions: https://lnkd.in/drc_JKMv S-PLANE provides certification-ready Automation, Simulation, Communications, and Ground Control solutions for civilian and military fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft. Typical applications include Unmanned and Optionally Piloted Aircraft Systems (UAS/OPS), fly-by-wire development and integration, and special-mission platforms (e.g. ISR) for manned aircraft.

At S-PLANE, our solutions are designed to integrate with your aircraft, not force your aircraft to adapt to our product. This flexibility sets the all-in-one NX-FCU flight control unit apart. Developed to meet individual customer needs, it is available in a wide range of build variants that can be selected to meet your specific operational and integration requirements, delivering a truly fit-for-purpose avionics solution. At its core, the NX-FCU combines redundant high-performance flight computing, navigation sensors, extensive I/O, datalinks, data storage, network switching and a certified real-time hypervisor OS in a SWaP-optimised enclosure. It is built for both manned and unmanned aircraft systems, supporting functions such as flight automation, fly-by-wire computing, remote piloting and mission computing. The multi-function NX-FCU is available in a wide range of build variants, allowing customers to select the capabilities and interfaces that best match their aircraft, ground control and mission requirements. This includes the flexibility to choose IMUs, GNSS receivers, I/O and port allocations, internal radios, redundancy, CPU configurations, data storage and networking options. The slightly larger NX-FCU in the below image, even includes an internal Silvus MIMO mesh radio. All build variants remain extremely rugged and reliable and were developed to the highest Design Assurance Levels (DALs). They are applied to safety-critical applications across manned and unmanned airborne and ground control systems, where certification is often essential. With the right variant selected for your requirements, the NX-FCU delivers an optimised flight control unit without compromising on the flexibility, modularity and scalability your application demands. Another example of S-PLANE’s unrivalled Automation Innovation! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dsEFsc3d S-PLANE supplies certification-ready Automation, Simulation, Communication, and Ground Control solutions for civilian and military fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft. Typical applications include unmanned and optionally piloted aircraft systems (UAS/OPS), onboard and remote fly-by-wire systems, and special-mission (e.g. ISR) manned and unmanned aircraft systems.

S-PLANE’s X-KIT enables rapid conversion of manned or unmanned aircraft into certified and experimental unmanned and optionally piloted airborne systems, and ISR mission systems. It offers advanced flight control and automation, ISR payload and communication management, ground control, and system-wide hardware-in-the-loop simulation capabilities. S-PLANE’s X-CUBE and NX-FCU serve as the core flight automation equipment within the X-KIT. They offer high-performance computing (x86 and Arm), enhanced by extensive internal and external data concentration, power distribution, sensor, actuator, networking and communication solutions. With the X-KIT, operators can manage aircraft autonomously through all flight phases or control them manually in fly-by-wire mode from an S-PLANE Remote Piloting Station. The X-KIT’s ISR payload management is handled by S-PLANE's X-ADT mission computer. Purpose-built for airborne ISR operations, it delivers high-performance mission computing, comprehensive I/O concentration, communications management, HDI-SDI video stream capture, data storage, and network switching. Mission operators manage ISR payloads and data streams using S-PLANE's advanced Paragon HMI software from our Payload Operator Stations, enabling coordinated and efficient mission execution. This modular, certification-ready solution can be adapted to almost any fixed-wing, rotary-wing, or multi-rotor aircraft while preserving existing functionality. Additionally, it is exceptionally flexible in interfacing with various aircraft subsystems and payloads both for initial integration and future development and expansion. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/duMe_AwF S-PLANE provides certification-ready Automation, Simulation, Communications, and Ground Control solutions for civilian and military fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft. Typical applications include Unmanned and Optionally Piloted Aircraft Systems (UAS/OPS), fly-by-wire development and integration, and special-mission platforms (e.g. ISR) for manned aircraft.

S-PLANE’s X-RPU (Remote Piloting Unit) is a rugged safety-critical command and control computer for ground stations, enabling reliable remote operation of unmanned and optionally piloted aircraft systems. The X-RPU serves as the essential interface between operators and the aircraft’s onboard flight control and automation system, translating operator inputs into precise and secure autonomous and protected remote fly-by-wire operations. Combining high-performance processing architecture, certified RTOS, onboard storage, and a wide range of configurable I/O interfaces, the X-RPU supports advanced flight control, certified multifunction displays, seamless hard I/O integration, and containerised or partitioned third-party applications. Implemented on S-PLANE’s rugged X-AVU-R target hardware and enhanced by advanced software, the X-RPU delivers reliable and safe performance in demanding operating environments. Developed in accordance with RTCA DO-254 and DO-178 standards and qualified against rigorous DO-380G environmental test conditions, it is designed for certified safety-critical applications. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dRfU_NJR S-PLANE provides certification-ready Automation, Simulation, Communications, and Ground Control solutions for civilian and military fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft. Typical applications include Unmanned and Optionally Piloted Aircraft Systems (UAS/OPS), fly-by-wire development and integration, and special-mission platforms (e.g. ISR) for manned aircraft.

S-PLANE provides end-to-end Airborne Control and Automation Solutions, transforming manned and unmanned aircraft into fly-by-wire systems and fully automated Unmanned and Optionally Piloted Vehicles (UAVs and OPVs). These capabilities also extend to specialised manned and unmanned mission platforms, especially including ISR Mission aircraft. The X-CUBE and NX-FCU are S-PLANE’s Flight Control Units (FCUs), delivering high-performance x86- and Arm-based processing, supporting both open source and certified RTOS. S-PLANE’s FCUs can be configured in various proven redundant architectures that are familiar to certification authorities, including Dual and Triple Failover Redundancy of COM/MON pairs. In addition to flight control, our various SWaP-optimised FCUs are able to combine multiple functions such as power distribution, sensing, data concentration, networking, and onboard storage into a single integrated device. S-PLANE’s X-ADT ISR mission computer is the core of its airborne ISR Mission solutions, merging payload control, high-performance computing (incl. GPUs), data handling, video processing, communications, and encryption in one compact system. Ideal for both onboard and remote payload operations, the X-ADT ensures efficient and scalable integration of RADAR, EO/IR, AIS, and SIGINT capabilities. Flexible by design, these certification-ready solutions are available as Target Hardware supporting customer software, as a Target Appliance supporting a combination of S-PLANE’s proven MBD-compatible XSIM2-SDK software and customer software, as well as complete appliances relying only on S-PLANE’s software solutions. Each approach is tailored to enable rapid development of project-specific capabilities while greatly reducing programme risk. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dbugh9eE S-PLANE provides certification-ready Automation, Simulation, Communications, and Ground Control solutions for civilian and military fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft. Typical applications include Unmanned and Optionally Piloted Aircraft Systems (UAS/OPS), fly-by-wire development and integration, and special-mission platforms (e.g. ISR) for manned aircraft.