Mobilicom Launches SkyHopper MultiBand SDR with 1.2–2.7GHz Range and Anti-Jamming
Mobilicom launched SkyHopper MultiBand, an SDR data link covering 1.2–2.7GHz that combines wideband coverage, extended range and ICE Suite cybersecurity for loitering drones and robotics. A single hardware SKU uses software-defined band selection for US, Europe and NATO deployments, streamlining logistics and expanding global defense-market reach.
1. Product Launch and Purpose
Mobilicom has introduced SkyHopper MultiBand, a next-generation software-defined radio data link engineered to safeguard mission data and command links for loitering munitions, small UAS and robotic platforms. The system replaces multiple narrowband radios with one Secured Autonomy™ unit to enhance range and resilience in contested environments.
2. Technical Specifications
SkyHopper MultiBand operates across a 1.2GHz to 2.7GHz spectrum, delivering one of the widest frequency coverages in a single unit and outperforming standard M1–M6 U.S. Army radios. It embeds the proprietary ICE Suite software to provide electronic warfare resistance, intelligent interference avoidance and anti-jamming capabilities.
3. Market Deployment and Logistics
A unified hardware SKU featuring software-defined band selection enables compliance with spectrum regulations across the US, Europe and NATO member states. This design reduces production complexity, accelerates time to market and simplifies logistics for defense OEMs and system integrators.
4. Strategic Outlook
The launch of SkyHopper MultiBand expands Mobilicom’s addressable market within the growing defense drone and robotics sector and reinforces its end-to-end secure data link offerings. By integrating wideband coverage with embedded cybersecurity, the company strengthens its position in missions requiring resilient communications.