Beyond provides a safety system that enables long‑range drone operations and compliance for aircraft over 25 kg. The lightweight (under 100 g) flight termination unit uses a satellite communications link to allow remote shutdown independent of the autopilot, ensuring regulatory compliance worldwide.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Operators of large drones (over 25 kg) face regulatory requirements for flight termination, but existing systems rely on line‑of‑sight radio links that limit range and depend on the autopilot, creating safety and compliance gaps for long‑range missions.
Solution
Beyond offers a lightweight (<100 g) flight termination unit that uses satellite communications to provide unlimited‑range, remote shutdown capability independent of the drone’s autopilot. The system integrates via PWM or CAN bus and can interrupt up to four control signals while supplying four additional outputs during termination. Its IP68‑rated housing ensures operation in harsh environments, and a compact form factor (65 × 50 × 24 mm) allows flexible mounting on any aircraft. An optional secondary radio link offers redundancy, and the solution includes documentation to support regulatory submissions.
Target Audience
Primary customers are operators and manufacturers of large‑scale drones conducting long‑range or beyond‑visual‑line‑of‑sight missions, including commercial, industrial, and governmental users who must meet flight‑termination regulations.
Features
- Satellite (Iridium) modem delivering global, line‑of‑sight‑free activation of flight termination
- Under‑100 g weight and small dimensions for easy integration on any drone above 25 kg
- IP68 environmental protection against temperature extremes, rain, and vibration
- Ability to cut or replace up to four PWM/CAN signals and provide four extra output channels during termination
- Optional secondary TTL serial radio link for added redundancy or use of existing radio systems
- Simple wiring with a single connector cable linking to autopilot, servos, ESCs, or other actuators