ATS Special Automatic Antenna Tracking System
Professional-grade UAV automatic antenna tracking system engineered for long-range missions. Integrated GNSS/INS state awareness, vehicle and vessel motion compensation, and a self-stabilizing pan-tilt gimbal keep the antenna locked on target — with zero manual setup and sub-minute deployment.
Engineered for uninterrupted UAV data links
The automatic antenna tracking system special integrates GNSS/INS state awareness, a self-stabilizing pan-tilt gimbal, and an optimized overhead-tracking algorithm into a single deployable ground station — delivering reliable long-range communication across vehicle, vessel, and fixed-site operations.
Lock on target without operator input
Multiple sensing technologies work in concert to deliver fully automatic UAV tracking. Once powered, the ATS special automatic antenna tracking system acquires and follows the target autonomously, dramatically improving both user experience and link performance.
- Zero manual setup — power on and track
- Continuous lock across the full flight envelope
- Hands-free operation for single-operator missions
GNSS/INS state awareness built in
An integrated satellite and inertial navigation drone tracking antenna system precisely senses the antenna’s own position, attitude, and velocity — pointing the antenna at the UAV with high accuracy. No leveling jig, no manual position parameters, no calibration workflow.
- Satellite + inertial fusion for robust pointing
- Plug-and-play — no leveling or position entry
- High pointing accuracy in dynamic conditions
Motion compensation for mobile platforms
Using GNSS/INS data, the ATS fully automatic UAV tracking compensates for host-platform attitude changes in real time. During vehicle or vessel operations, the antenna continuously re-aims at the UAV to maintain a stable, reliable link — even while the platform is in motion.
- Real-time attitude compensation on the move
- Stable link in vehicle and vessel scenarios
- Dynamic re-aiming as the platform maneuvers
No-blind-spot tracking, including overhead
The ATS is equipped with an automatic stabilization gimbal that tracks simultaneously in azimuth and elevation — 360° continuous azimuth and 180° elevation — delivering full-coverage automatic tracking. During overhead flight, the optimized algorithm responds instantly to keep the link uninterrupted.
- 360° continuous azimuth and 180° elevation
- Optimized overhead algorithm for pass-over tracking
- No communication interruption at zenith
IP65 protection, sub-minute deployment
Rated IP65, the ground unit operates reliably in dust and rain. Its integrated design and aviation-grade transport case allow deployment in under one minute — no complex disassembly, no lengthy setup, ready for air transport.
- IP65 dust and water protection
- Under 1 minute from case to operation
- Aviation-grade case for rapid transport
Automatic Antenna Tracking System, Four Mission Profiles
From live-line powerline inspection to maritime patrol, the ATS Special automatic antenna tracking system adapts to the platform, the environment, and the mission. Select an industry below to explore the recommended configuration and field deployment scenarios.
Reliable link along high-voltage corridors
Powerline inspection missions demand continuous, high-bandwidth video downlink over long corridors. The ATS Special keeps the antenna locked on the UAV while the ground vehicle advances along the line — compensating for vehicle motion and terrain without interrupting the feed.
Explore powerline solutionsLive-Line Inspection
Continuous HD video downlink while the UAV flies along energized conductors, with the ground station tracking on the move.
Learn moreTower & Substation
Precise antenna pointing for close-range inspection flights around towers, insulators, and substation equipment.
Learn moreCorridor Mapping
Integrated with survey payloads for corridor-wide photogrammetry and LiDAR missions along transmission rights-of-way.
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Operational in under one minute
Emergency missions leave no time for complex setup. The ATS Special deploys from its aviation-grade case in under a minute, powers on without leveling, and begins tracking autonomously — giving incident commanders a reliable aerial video feed when it matters most.
Explore emergency solutionsDisaster Assessment
Real-time aerial imagery delivered to command posts during earthquakes, floods, and wildfires.
Learn moreSearch & Rescue
Long-endurance overwatch with continuous video downlink to ground-based rescue teams.
Learn moreMobile Command Post
Vehicle-mounted tracking for on-the-move command operations with integrated C2 terminals.
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Survey and mapping payloads generate large volumes of imagery and point-cloud data. The ATS Special maintains a stable high-bandwidth link throughout the flight, allowing real-time monitoring and rapid post-flight data offload.
Explore survey solutionsPhotogrammetry
Stable link for high-overlap image capture across large survey areas and complex terrain.
Learn moreLiDAR & Point Cloud
Continuous downlink for LiDAR payloads, with monitoring of point cloud density in real time.
Learn moreCorridor & Linear
Optimized for long, narrow survey corridors — pipelines, roads, rail, and coastlines.
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Stable tracking on moving decks
Vessel operations introduce constant roll, pitch, and yaw. Using GNSS/INS state awareness, the ATS Special compensates for deck motion in real time and keeps the antenna locked on the UAV — maintaining the link through rough seas and high-speed maneuvers.
Explore maritime solutionsMaritime Patrol
Continuous UAV overwatch from a moving vessel for maritime domain awareness and surveillance.
Learn moreWave Motion Compensation
Real-time roll and pitch compensation keeps the link stable in rough sea states.
Learn moreLong-Range Offshore
Up to 160 km link range for offshore missions beyond the horizon of coastal stations.
Learn moreField-proven by mission-critical operators
SoarApex antenna tracking systems are deployed across powerline, emergency, survey, and maritime operations worldwide. Every automatic antenna tracking system unit is built to aerospace-grade standards, factory-tested, and backed by long-term service support.
Certified & Compliant
Designed and manufactured to internationally recognized standards for aerospace and industrial RF equipment, with full traceability on critical components.
- CE / FCC RF compliance
- ISO 9001 quality system
- RoHS & REACH material compliance
Tested for the Field
Every ground unit passes thermal, vibration, and ingress testing before shipment. The IP65-rated enclosure is verified across the full operating temperature range.
- −20 °C to +55 °C verified
- Vibration & shock qualified
- IP65 dust & water ingress tested
Support That Ships With You
Global technical support, field commissioning assistance, and long-term spare parts availability. Every ATS system is backed by a documented service lifecycle.
- 24/7 technical response
- On-site commissioning available
- 10-year spare parts commitment
Trusted by teams in the field
Selected partners and operators who rely on SoarApex antenna tracking system for their UAV data link missions.
“We switched to the ATS Special for our corridor inspection fleet. The sub-minute deployment and automatic tracking let a single operator run the whole mission — that changed our field workflow.”
Answers to the most common questions
Deployment, compatibility, environmental limits, and support — the essentials for evaluating the ATS Special fully automatic UAV tracking in your operation.
The integrated satellite and inertial navigation drone tracking antenna system ships in an aviation-grade transport case and can be deployed in under one minute. The integrated design requires no complex disassembly, no leveling jig, and no manual position input — power on and the system begins tracking automatically.
- Case to operational state: under 60 seconds
- No leveling or position parameters required
- Aviation-grade case approved for air transport
The automatic antenna tracking system is compatible with all SoarApex UAV platforms and flight controllers, and can be integrated with third-party airframes through the airborne data link terminal.
- Native integration with SoarApex eV / eX / eF series
- Third-party airframe support via standard data link terminal
- OEM integration available for custom airframes
The ATS Special uses an integrated GNSS/INS navigation system to sense its own position, attitude, and velocity in real time. During vehicle or vessel operations, the antenna continuously compensates for platform motion and re-aims at the UAV — maintaining a stable link even in rough seas or on uneven terrain.
- Real-time roll, pitch, and yaw compensation
- Continuous re-aiming while the platform moves
- Verified in vehicle and vessel deployments
The automatic antenna tracking system ground unit is rated IP65 for dust and water ingress, and operates across a temperature range of −20 °C to +55 °C. It is designed for sustained field use in rain, dust, and temperature extremes.
- IP65 dust and water protection
- Operating temperature: −20 °C to +55 °C
- Vibration and shock qualified for mobile platforms
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Every long-range mission is different. Tell us your platform type, mission profile, and target link distance — our engineering team will configure the right ATS Special setup for your operation, from a single ground station to a fully integrated mobile command post.
- Up to 120 km BVLOS Tracking Range
- GNSS/INS Self-Stabilizing Pan-Tilt Gimbal
- Optimized Overhead Tracking Algorithm
- Vehicle & Vessel Motion Compensation
- IP65 Ground Unit · Sub-Minute Deployment
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