QuadSAT is a Danish company founded in 2017 that provides drone-based antenna testing and radio frequency (RF) measurement solutions for the satellite, defense, wireless, and broadcast industries. Their drone systems offer a cost-effective and flexible way to test and verify satellite communication antennas and RF equipment in real-world environments. QuadSAT works with major satellite operators like OneWeb and SES, as well as organizations like the European Space Agency (ESA) and NATO. Their solutions are utilized for antenna testing, RF measurements, and spectrum monitoring, ensuring compliance and optimizing performance.
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To assess antenna performance, QuadSat conducts a raster scan with drones, allowing operators to evaluate how antennas perform across the entire dish.
Using drones provides satellite operators with more data about their antennas' performance, according to QuadSat CEO Joakim Espeland.
QuadSat's quadcopters helped calibrate OneWeb’s gateway in Scanzano, Italy, and will now test its antennas in other locations.
QuadSAT assessed 12 commercial maritime antennas using its drone-based solution.
QuadSAT developed a new drone technology for antenna diagnostics within Industry 4.0.
SES has been validating QuadSAT's technology for the last 3 years.
SES used QuadSAT’s technology to validate new antenna models for their satellite networks.
SES and QuadSAT jointly performed a new ground segment called Satcom Antenna Validation.
QuadSAT’s drone solution is a fully automated system equipped with a unique Radio Frequency (RF) payload.
QuadSAT is working to expand its system’s capabilities to support Ka-band spacecraft and satellites in medium and low Earth orbits via a customer-purchasable software update.
Seraphim Capital previously helped QuadSAT raise 700,000 EUR in seed funding at the beginning of 2019.
QuadSAT’s current system can test antennas used to communicate with geostationary satellites in X- and Ku-band.
QuadSAT completed work for the European Space Agency supporting the development of advanced satellite communication products and services.
QuadSAT raised 2,000,000 EUR in a Pre-Series A investment round announced on 2020-09-10.
QuadSAT previously planned to devote 2020 to conducting more on-site demonstrations but the coronavirus pandemic disrupted those travel-intensive plans.
QuadSAT opened an office in 2018 at the UK’s Harwell Space Cluster after participating in Seraphim Space Camp, a nine-week accelerator program for space technology startups.
QuadSat opened an office at the Harwell Space Cluster after participating in Seraphim Space Camp.
QuadSat plans to recruit satellite engineers with 700,000 euros raised in a seed investment round.
QuadSat was founded in 2017 in Horsens, Denmark.
In the next year, QuadSat plans to gain expertise and conduct customer trials.