The collaboration combines L2 Aviation’s integration and certification expertise with Gotonomi’s compact satellite communications technology to support reliable operations in remote and connectivity-constrained environments.
The partnership combines L2 Aviation’s aviation integration and certification capabilities with Gotonomi’s compact satellite communications technology. Together, the companies will help operators integrate reliable connectivity into uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAV) and advanced air mobility (AAM) platforms operating in locations where cellular, Wi-Fi and other terrestrial communications may be limited or unavailable.
The planned solutions will use Gotonomi’s lightweight UAV communications technology and access to Viasat’s Velaris ecosystem, a satellite communications service developed for UAV and AAM operations.
“UAV and advanced air mobility platforms cannot reach their full operational potential when connectivity, aircraft integration, certification and deployment are treated as separate challenges,” L2 Aviation president and chief operating officer Tony Bailey said.
“This partnership brings those disciplines together through a complete, aircraft-level solution. Gotonomi’s leading-edge satellite communications technology, Viasat’s Velaris service, and L2 Aviation’s engineering and certification capabilities create an integrated path from system architecture and installation through regulatory approval and operational deployment.
“The result addresses a critical industry need for reliable command and control, telemetry and mission data connectivity, especially when aircraft operate beyond the reach of terrestrial networks.”
L2 Aviation joined the Viasat Velaris ecosystem through Galaxy 1 Communications in May 2026, bringing nearly three decades of avionics integration, certification and safety-critical aircraft modification experience to the growing uncrewed aviation market.
The partnership will support the integration of resilient connectivity for command and control, telemetry, operational information and mission-critical data. L2 Aviation will provide the engineering, integration, installation and certification support needed to incorporate Gotonomi technology into customer aircraft and operating platforms.
The partnership creates a coordinated path for UAV manufacturers, operators, and mission-system providers seeking satellite-connected solutions that address aircraft integration, regulatory approval and operational deployment.
“Energy and infrastructure operators increasingly need aircraft that can remain connected well beyond the reach of traditional communications networks,” said Matthew Hill, general manager at Gotonomi.
“Combining Gotonomi’s compact communications technology with L2 Aviation’s integration and certification experience creates a compelling pathway for operators looking to scale UAV missions into more demanding environments.”
L2 Aviation sees significant opportunities for satellite-connected UAVs across multiple industries including energy, government and others, where operators routinely inspect and service assets across large, remote or difficult-to-access areas.
Satellite connectivity also has the potential to expand the effectiveness of beyond-visual-line-of-sight operations by maintaining communications beyond the practical limits of conventional terrestrial networks.
“Reliable connectivity is one of the fundamental requirements for expanding what unmanned aircraft can accomplish,” said Jeff Rex, chief revenue officer of L2 Aviation.
“Our goal is to provide customers with more than another piece of hardware. L2 can take the connectivity technology, integrate it with mission-critical systems, address the certification and installation requirements, and deliver a complete solution that leverages the heritage of decades of experience with safety-certified satellite networks.”
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