LEMO’s Leading Connectivity Solutions for UAVs in Agriculture and Defense
March 19, 2024 | AUVSI News
UAVs have seen unprecedented growth over the past decade, particularly in defense applications and with growth in agricultural applications. The move toward autonomy has created a clear trend toward increased power requirements for connectors in aerial systems. Connectivity solutions must overcome specific challenges associated with the rapid evolution of UAV technologies.
In a world of connected platforms and devices, power and data transfer in the shortest amount of time possible is mission-critical. Additionally, manufacturers must be able to rely on the durability of the components they use – which is why rigorous testing must be conducted to withstand variations in temperature, pressure, shocks, and vibrations.
LEMO’s Original Push-Pull range fulfils the most specific and stringent connection requirements for power distribution in a variety of markets, including aerospace, defense, and agricultural. LEMO has been the trusted solution to build long lasting, safe, and high precision interconnect solutions for industries for more than 75 years.
LEMO’s M Series solutions are ideal for UAS and c-UAS control systems and for applications in the defense, industrial, and aerospace industries.
The M Series facilitates high power currents using unipole and multipole configurations. This optimized solution provides strong resistance to shocks and vibrations while being ultra compact, lightweight, low profile, and watertight.
“The M Series constitutes one of the most comprehensive, compact, light, rugged, safe, and waterproof reliable interconnect solution set available on the market for high power requirements,” said Steven Lassen, Applications Engineer at LEMO USA. “These unique connectors were specifically designed to provide leading-edge capabilities in harsh environments – and their performance to date at a range of temperatures and conditions has proven their reliability and safety.”
LEMO’s B Series solutions are ideal for ethernet solutions for applications in agricultural aerial imaging and spraying.
Ethernet is the universal wired connectivity of choice in the defense and agricultural industries. LEMO has kept up with its evolution in the UAV sector and has a comprehensive portfolio of connectors for high-speed ethernet data transfer, up to 10 Gb/s. The B Series were specifically designed to work in protected environments, providing shock and vibration resistance while maintaining broad application reach.
LEMO’s K Series are ideal for data transfer from tethered drone solutions.
K Series connectors are very compact and robust and have been specifically designed to carry sensitive information in total security via fiber optics in outdoor applications and demanding environments. They are watertight, with multiple layers of sealing to prevent solids or liquids from penetrating the plug and are resistant against extreme temperatures and high humidity.
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LEMO solutions have been designed for the most demanding applications, wherever connections are too critical, precious, or vital to fail or to be even momentarily disrupted. Learn more at lemo.com or see their Solutions Selection Guide.
