Gotonomi & Videosoft Partner to Simplify UAV Live Video Streaming over Satellite

Gotonomi and Videosoft Global have announced a partnership to integrate ultra-low bandwidth video streaming software with satellite communications modules, simplifying real-time streaming for Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) operators.

The collaboration combines Videosoft’s low-bandwidth video software with Gotonomi’s Velaris Multi-Link satellite communication module, allowing operators to receive live video from UAVs operating in remote areas lacking cellular or direct radio coverage. Utilizing the Viasat Velaris dedicated UAV connectivity service, this integrated solution is designed to support beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations where conventional communication infrastructure falls short. Secure video transmission serves as a critical enabler for commercial UAV missions, facilitating surveillance, monitoring, and emergency response in hazardous or inaccessible environments.

The Velaris Multi-Link module functions as a low size, weight, and power hybrid terminal equipped with integrated edge computing. Its System on Module (SoM) architecture enables custom applications, such as Videosoft’s compression software, to process data for streaming across Viasat’s global Velaris satellite solution. Additionally, the Multi-Link terminal incorporates an LTE module to provide low-latency 4G communications for network redundancy. The software allows users to manage remote activities and guide decision-making with continuous access to up-to-the-minute information, and it will come pre-loaded alongside a free trial with each unit.

The joint market offering features the Velaris Multi-Link Module with embedded secure video transmission via the Gotonomi 200-A OMNI standalone antenna, providing a lightweight and cost-effective solution for remote inspection and surveillance markets. The technology also demonstrates capabilities extending beyond aerial missions to ground, marine, and IoT use cases.

Matthew Hill, General Manager at Gotonomi, said, “We are delighted to provide Videosoft’s software pre-loaded on Gotonomi’s Velaris Multi-Link terminals. There was always a vision for the requirement of edge compute to add value to UAVs operating in BVLOS situations and video compression has become a lead application. Videosoft is pioneering ultra-low bandwidth streaming capabilities and we’re excited to enter this partnership to optimise this combined solution. This is a great demonstration of why both parties are part of Viasat’s Velaris network and why its L-Band network is a perfect choice for making safe and scalable BVLOS operations a reality.”

Stewart McCone, CEO at Videosoft Global, commented, “This partnership marks a significant milestone for us, tapping into a wide range of opportunities in BVLOS operations by enhancing aerial communications. Our solution is rapidly gaining traction in the UAV industry, and this collaboration has taken it to greater heights. With video integration seamlessly embedded into the Velaris Multi-Link Satellite Terminal, organisations can confidently embrace the aerial autonomy revolution.”

Anthony Spouncer, Senior Director of Advance Air Mobility (AAM) at Viasat, added, “This is a huge step forward in providing affordable Satcom for commercial UAV operations, starting with real-time video in the remote inspection & surveillance sectors. I believe the ability to use the ‘System on Module’ for embedded applications, edge processing and multi-path data links, with LTE and our highly resilient Velaris service, will transform commercial UAV operations and use cases.”