Transfer files to and from an aircraft with Dropbox
How do you transfer large files from an aircraft to the ground and from the ground to an aircraft? Use Dropbox of course!
Flightcell DZMx Geofencing Capability
If you are going to be flying for hours in a confined area you may wish to suspend aircraft tracking. There's no point sending GPS reports if they are not required, so there is a cost saving here. A good example of this is agriculture spraying.
How much does SATCOM cost for Aircraft?
In this article we provide information on the different type of satellite equipment for aircraft, including their purchase price, operating costs, and the capabilities of each.
Manifest Detection
This is a licensed DZMx feature that automatically detects assets on an aircraft, and if required, transmits manifest information to an operations centre.
Mission Marking
This operational capability of the Flightcell DZMx has been designed to meet the needs of the Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS), however it could be used for any type of helicopter or fixed wing mission.
The Legalities of Cellular Communications from the Air
We sometimes get asked about the legality of using cellular technology from aircraft, particularly in the United States. This article discusses the history, the current regulations and the practicalities associated with it.
AIS Capability for Flightcell DZMx
Flightcell has added yet another capability to the DZMx product platform to help aircraft rendezvous with ships at sea. The technology is called Automatic Identification System (AIS).
Multi-rotor Aircraft - Fad or Future?
Ohio-based American Workhorse Group is a relative newcomer to the motor vehicle manufacturing business. It has been producing a range of commercial vehicles in the US since 1998 and new electrically powered commercial vehicles since 2015.
The Real Benefits of Onboard Connectivity
You’d have to look hard nowadays to find someone who isn’t regularly using WiFi or Bluetooth in everyday life—beyond the confines of a retirement home. Nevertheless, despite their prevalence everywhere else, they are still not yet commonplace for airborne operations.
ADS-B Tracking Implications
ADS-B is being rolled out worldwide and it's providing greater situational awareness, traffic avoidance and improved ATC clearances. And with it comes accurate high frequency tracking. So, does that mean your existing satellite or cellular tracking equipment may well be redundant?