On May 4, EVERYWHERE Communications announced a strategic partnership with Parsons Corporation to advance next-generation autonomous drone capabilities under a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) initiative, focused on enabling reliable operations in disconnected and austere environments.
Modern drone systems often depend on continuous connectivity for control and data transmission, limiting their effectiveness in real-world conditions where networks are degraded, denied, or unavailable. This constraint restricts beyond-line-of-sight operations and prevents timely delivery of mission-critical intelligence.
Through this collaboration, EVERYWHERE Communications is introducing a resilient data transport layer utilizing Iridium Satellite that allows drones to operate autonomously while continuing to communicate critical sensor data back to operators and command systems.
“In austere environments, connectivity is never guaranteed,” said Jake Bailey, president of EVERYWHERE Communications. “We’re enabling drones to keep operating—and keep delivering intelligence—even when the network is compromised.”
As part of this effort, Parsons is delivering TAK-as-a-Service (TaaS), providing scalable, mission-ready TAK Server integration and sustainment services tailored to the operational needs of the Department of War and Federal agencies. Through secure deployment, federation, and continuous support, the company enables real-time situational awareness and seamless data interoperability across distributed mission environments globally.
“In an era where every second and every signal matters, this collaboration brings together resilient autonomy in the air and trusted mission systems on the ground to give our warfighters and intelligence professionals a decisive information advantage,” said Mike Kushin, president of defense and intelligence at Parsons.
The platform also supports collaborative drone operations, allowing systems to relay information across distributed networks and contribute to a shared Common Operating Picture (COP).
Source: EVERYWHERE Communications
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