# Satellite-Powered UAV Connectivity Solutions Inmarsat Laucnhes 'Velaris' For Air Traffic Managment By Niko Pajkovic | Published 2021-09-09 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inmarsat References: [iottechnews](https://iottechnews.com/news/2021/sep/08/inmarsat-launches-the-first-global-uav-connectivity-solution/) & [inmarsat](http://inmarsat.com) International satellite company [Inmarsat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onefi) has announced the launch of 'Velaris,' a one-of-a-kind [global connectivity solution](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacex-directtocell-program) for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). The new IoT-based solution is powered by Inmarsat's ELERA satellite and works by enabling a range of UAVs to fly without visual sight. Innovative and dynamic, the solution provides UAV operators with a variety of features. Most notably, however, is the platform's superior [real-time air traffic monitoring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ground-traffic-control-platform), a feature that will apply to various industries, from cargo delivery to urban transport and emergency services. Not surprisingly, safety is at the center of Inmarsat's new product, which looks to revolutionize air traffic management by offering users a tool for maximizing aviation safety. "It is imperative that autonomous vehicles and unmanned aviation are safely and securely integrated into managed commercial airspace," said Anthony Spouncer, Inmarsat’s Senior Director of UAVs and Unmanned Traffic Management. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [New Ventures](https://www.trendhunter.com/newventures) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Global UAV Connectivity:** Inmarsat's Velaris solution enables global connectivity for UAVs, presenting opportunities for businesses to expand their drone operations beyond regional limitations. - **Real-time Air Traffic Monitoring:** Inmarsat's Velaris solution offers innovative air traffic monitoring for UAV operators in various industries, providing opportunities for businesses to enhance safety and efficiency through real-time data analytics. - **Unmanned Traffic Management:** Inmarsat's Velaris solution seeks to revolutionize unmanned traffic management, offering businesses a tool for safe and secure integration of autonomous vehicles into managed commercial airspace. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Logistics and Delivery:** Inmarsat's Velaris solution provides UAV operators in logistics and delivery industries with real-time air traffic monitoring, enhancing operational efficiency and safety in cargo and package delivery. - **Urban Transport:** Inmarsat's Velaris solution offers a tool for unmanned traffic management, enabling safe and secure integration of drones into urban transport systems, providing innovative solutions for public transportation and reducing carbon emissions. - **Emergency Response:** Inmarsat's Velaris solution presents an opportunity for emergency response teams to leverage real-time air traffic monitoring in disaster response, enabling quick, safe, and effective drone-based search and rescue operations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [IoT-Focused Satellite Deployments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-kite.md) - [IoT Space Satellites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/isar-aerospace.md) - [Satellite IoT Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/satellite-iot-technology.md) - [Groundbreaking Commercial Satellite Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/commercial-satellite-technology.md) - [Seafarer Satellite Internet Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starlink-maritime.md) - [Industrial-Grade Drone Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-industrial-drone.md) - [Commercial Aerial Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ageagle.md) - [Satellite-Powered Telecom Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tmobile-tsatellite.md) - [Satellite Connectivity Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacex-directtocell-program.md)