US technology company Notch Technologies has just introduced a new software-controlled antenna line using supermaterials to improve the efficiency of radio frequency (RF) signal transmission for unmanned aerial vehicles, ground systems and on-site communication platforms.
According to the company, the new antennas use a supermaterial structure capable of being reconfigured electronically. Thanks to that, the system can adjust, orient and shape radio signal beams accurately without moving mechanical parts.
This approach helps increase communication stability in complex environments, with high signal density or high risk of noise. At the same time, removing moving parts also helps make the device more durable and reduce the risk of damage.
The key product in the new equipment line is MAGIC WIZARD, an antenna model weighing about 700 grams, designed for ground stations, military vehicles and fixed installation systems.
The device operates in a frequency range of 1,500 to 2,700 MHz, has a maximum signal amplification of 8.7 decibels and allows adjusting the direction of the electronic beam in many different directions.
According to Notch Technologies, this completely electronic system consumes less than 600 milliwatts of electricity and supports many input options, including micro-USB and voltage from 5 to 40V.
In addition, the company also introduced MAGIC ELF, which is a more compact version for platforms with strict limits on size, weight and power such as small UAVs or mobile devices.
MAGIC ELF weighs only about 250 grams but still achieves signal amplification of up to 5 decibels. The device can change signal configuration within about 16 milliseconds, helping to respond quickly to constantly changing communication conditions.
Notch Technologies believes that most current systems still use traditional multidirectional antennas. Although simple and easy to integrate, these types of antennas transmit signals in all directions at the same time, wasting RF energy and reducing data transmission efficiency in conflicting or high-frequency environments.
According to Mr. Shahriar Khushrushahi – founder and CEO of Notch Technologies, the radio industry has optimized transmission equipment for decades, but the antenna is still mainly fixed hardware.
We are turning the antenna into a software-defined system, which can be configured, updated and improved over time," he said.
Notch Technologies expects the new technology to open up development directions for military communication systems, UAVs and field connection networks in the future.
