Speedbird Aero ..One of our first "design win" partners

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NAAMA aimed tosimulate thousands of flights from multiple operators within short periods oftime in the same airspace. NAAMA leaders (Israel’s Innovation Authority, CivilAviation Authority, Ministry of Transport, Ayalon Highways) invited Speedbirdas the first foreign company to the demos.

Coelho recalled,“While we had lots of difficulties in Brazil with communications issues, thechallenges in Israel were very different. We did not have good GPS systems inthe southern hemisphere at home, but we were able to solve that. So, we wereconfident when we left Brazil for Israel. Once we got there, we experienced GPSjamming, which we had never experienced in Brazil. Israel it was a rudeawakening.”

The one SIMcard Speedbird had was not sufficient. Israeli regulators insisted onreliable connectivity. They introduced Speedbird to Elsight.

“It was Fridayafternoon, and we received notice of some communications requirements from theregulatory body,” Amitai said. “We met Speedbird. And the rest ishistory.”

Elsight came inthat same day, and with another Israeli company, Cando Drones, they opened upthe Speedbird drone and installed Halo. “Just like that, it started towork!” exclaimed Coelho. He called his partner in Brazil immediately and said,“We need to do this with Elsight. I want the best in drones. I want the best ofthe technologies. And this is it.”

After theinstallation of Halo, Speedbird successfully flew its drone DLV1 duringthe NAAMA trial, guaranteeing connectivity at all times during flights.

The two companiesremain strong partners.

Together, Speedbirdworks with Elsight everywhere they go. “We work very closely with our partnersto ensure that no matter where we operate, we have the right solutions. Haloallows us to use the same technology globally for reliable connections. It’splug and play. It’s worldwide. It’s quite capable,” Coelho said.

According toCoelho, Speedbird started its international expansion with Israel. “Israelwas a phenomenal experience for Speedbird. It was a tough location with highexpectations of performance. We found great partners there in Elsight, Candoand High Lander,which got us ready for the international arena,” he said. “With Elsight,in particular, we got a company that can accompany us everywhere, so we don’thave to change our infrastructure, but still have reliable C2.”