Israel Defense Minister Orders Mobilicom Skyhopper Combo – Company Marks NASDAQ Listing, Successful Q3 2022
DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby
Drone Cybersecurity and Smart Solution Provider Mobilicom has placed the first SkyHopper COMBO order from the Israeli Ministry of Defense (IMOD) in response to a new fleet deployment program developed by a major drone manufacturer. IMOD has expressed interest in expanding its fleet deployment, which may result in more repeat orders in the future.
Mobilicom’s SkyHopper COMBO data link is part of IMOD’s new drone platform designed to operate in cyber-prone environments. SkyHopper COMBO is recognized for its industry-leading line-of-sight (LOS) and line-of-sight (BVOS) capabilities for secure direct software-defined radio (SDR) data links or one of two cellular operators realized by one. SkyHopper COMBO can also scale to allow multiple teams to use small drones simultaneously in multiple locations.
IMOD’s adoption of the SkyHopper COMBO highlights its use in defense applications, but it is also suitable for a variety of commercial applications, such as suburban drone delivery, long-range inspection of utility infrastructure, and public safety operations.
“Israel’s Ministry of Defense’s inclusion of SkyHopper COMBO as part of its small drone solution is a testament to Mobilicom’s cybersecurity credentials and COMBO’s unique ability to operate one of three available datalinks and guarantee anywhere, anytime connectivity. It’s a testament to the flexibility of ,” said Mobilicom. CEO Oren El Khayyam. The order contributes to the success of our Tier 1 drone and robotics customers around the world, highlights another avenue for customer adoption and expansion in our end-to-end offerings, and continues to execute on our growth strategy. ensure that you are in the proper position for ”
NASDAQ listing successful in Q3 2022
In addition to the IMOD deal, a backlog of A$790,000 was confirmed in Q3 2022 for delivery in 2022 and Q1 2022. Mobilicom also recently awarded him a $408,000 Space Florida R&D grant. Launched SkyHopper Micro, designed to enable large-scale deployment of small drones, began trading on his NASDAQ following its $19.2 million initial public offering. Mobilicom held his $22.2 million cash balance as of September 30, 2022.
Mobilicom CEO Oren Elkayam said: This will allow us to build a presence in the US, the world’s largest and most mature drone market, and the EU, where sophisticated small drones and robotics play a key role in modern warfare. Our new U.S. operations engage and build credibility with future Tier-1 drone customers, as reflected in our enhanced partnerships with U.S.-based Censys Technologies and Space Florida We are already providing additional opportunities for Importantly, operating in the United States is a vital security requirement for many major drone manufacturers, especially those supplying the Department of Defense. ”
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Ian attended Dominican University in California and graduated with a BA in English in 2019. With his lifelong passion for writing and storytelling and keen interest in technology, he now contributes to his DroneLife as a staff writer.
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