Beechat Network Systems

Beechat Network Systems develops low-SWaP secure mesh radio systems purpose-built for UAVs, UGVs and autonomous platforms operating in contested and infrastructure-denied environments.

The company’s Kaonic™ mesh radios provide resilient command & control, telemetry, and data networking without base stations, cellular networks or centralized coordination. Designed for OEM integration, Kaonic enables distributed unmanned systems to operate reliably beyond line-of-sight, in GNSS-denied conditions, and under electronic warfare pressure.

Secure Communications & Networking for Unmanned Systems

Modern unmanned platforms require more than point-to-point radios. They require:

• Infrastructure-free command & control
• Autonomous multi-vehicle coordination
• Secure relay between air and ground assets
• Jam-resistant communication
• Low SWaP integration for small UAVs and mobile systems

Beechat’s technology provides a decentralized, identity-based mesh backbone for autonomous systems, enabling platforms to form secure self-healing networks that dynamically adapt to mobility, interference, and node loss.

Kaonic™ 1S Tactical Mesh SDR Module

The Kaonic 1S is a modular software-defined radio (SDR) designed specifically for integration into UAVs, UGVs and autonomous systems, as well as for use in tactical command and control applications.

Unlike fixed-function radios, Kaonic provides a flexible multi-band mesh networking platform that supports command & control, telemetry, IP applications, and encrypted data transport over a decentralised architecture.

Key Capabilities:

• Dual-band operation: sub-GHz (868 / 902–928 MHz) and 2.4 GHz
• Multi-hop encrypted mesh networking (up to 128 hops)
• Infrastructure-free operation with no base station dependency
• Identity-native routing based on cryptographic identities
• MAVLink over mesh for UAV telemetry and control
• ATAK integration for tactical geospatial awareness
• Stateless cryptographic frequency hopping (HopSync™)
• Open Source software design
• FPGA expansion for advanced PHY, MIMO and custom waveforms

More information: Kaonic 1S Tactical Mesh SDR Module

Kaonic Sovereign Mesh Stack (KSMS)

In addition to the Kaonic hardware platform, Beechat provides the Kaonic Sovereign Mesh Stack (KSMS), a modular software architecture that enables secure, infrastructure-free networking across distributed unmanned systems.

KSMS integrates:

• Reticulum identity-based mesh networking
• HopSync™ stateless cryptographic frequency hopping
• rns-VPN secure IP transport layer
• MAVLink over mesh for UAV command & telemetry
• ATAK integration for tactical situational awareness
• End-to-end encrypted multi-hop routing

Designed for sovereign and defense-grade deployments, KSMS allows OEMs and system integrators to deploy a complete decentralized communications backbone without reliance on centralized servers, cloud infrastructure, or external control channels.

The stack is modular and hardware-agnostic, allowing deployment on Kaonic radios or integration into custom SDR platforms.

Designed for OEM Integration

Kaonic 1S is delivered as a compact radio module suitable for embedded integration within unmanned platforms.

• Processing: Dual-core STM32MP1 running Yocto Linux
• Interfaces: USB, Ethernet-over-USB, UART, I2C, I2S, FPGA
• Four antenna ports (sub-GHz + 2.4 GHz)
• Optional frequency extender (300–2000 MHz)
• Optional FPGA module (Spartan-7) for custom PHY and MIMO
• Open-source PHY stack and mesh protocol

The system is ITAR-free, NDAA-compliant, and manufactured within the UK/EU supply chain. The system works on ISM bands requiring no radio licence to operate.

Operational Advantages for Unmanned Systems

Multi-Vehicle Mesh & Swarming
Enable distributed UAV and UGV teams to maintain continuous encrypted connectivity without centralized control. Platforms can relay traffic for one another, extending operational range and maintaining network resilience during maneuver.

Beyond-Line-of-Sight C2
Maintain command and telemetry across extended distances through intermediate nodes, airborne relays, or mobile ground assets.

Contested & Denied Environments
HopSync™ frequency hopping and decentralised mesh architecture reduce susceptibility to jamming and interception while eliminating single points of failure.

Distributed ISR & Sensor Networks
Support encrypted video, telemetry and IP-based applications over a dynamic mesh backbone.

Technical Specifications

Applications

• Tactical UAV command & control
• Drone swarming and relay networks
• Autonomous ground vehicle mesh networking
• ISR and distributed sensor backhaul
• Commercial BVLOS drone operations
• Industrial robotics and autonomous inspection

Why OEMs Choose Kaonic

• Develop your own solution quickly with faster time to market
• Modular radio designed for integration, not just standalone use
• Infrastructure-free decentralised architecture
• Open and customizable PHY stack
• ITAR-free European supply chain
• Suitable for both defense and commercial autonomous platforms

Integration & Demonstration

Beechat works directly with OEMs, system integrators and defense programs to support integration of Kaonic mesh radios into airframes, ground vehicles and distributed autonomous systems.

Evaluation kits and technical documentation are available upon request.