Galaxy 1 partners with Viasat to deliver rapid, scalable and secure communications for uncrewed aircraft

Fort Lauderdale, FL, March 3, 2026 – Galaxy 1 Communications, a leader in satellite connectivity and secure Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, announces a collaboration with Viasat to enhance delivery of Velaris, Viasat’s dedicated satellite communications service for Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) aircraft.

The partnership allows Galaxy 1 to extend the reach and flexibility of Velaris’ service delivery through its Distribution Partner-as-a-Service (DPaaS) model. This supports operators with rapid deployment, scalable fleet management and streamline access to reliable beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) connectivity.

 

Rather than acting as a traditional distributor, Galaxy 1 provides a managed operational layer that abstracts the complexity of provisioning, billing, compliance oversight and integration into a unified framework. This enables UAV and AAM stakeholders to transition efficiently from proof-of-concept to commercially scaled, regulated deployment.

 

Galaxy 1’s multi-API integration layer connects flight planning, tracking and safety tools, enabling seamless SoS interoperability. These capabilities accelerate the safe and scalable adoption of uncrewed aircraft in controlled airspace while reinforcing Galaxy 1’s role as an integration and enablement partner across the AAM sector.

• Partner onboarding and ecosystem growth – Structured pathways for new ecosystem partners, enabling scalability and extending the reach of Viasat’s Partner Network.
• Infrastructure, provisioning and commercial enablement – Ensuring consistent, high-quality service across regions through robust network deployment and management. Its advanced billing and provisioning platform supports a multi-layered partner ecosystem, enabling flexible commercial models for operators, service providers, and developers—while ensuring seamless integration into the broader AAM framework.
• Application and service integration – Accelerated onboarding of new applications and services into the AAM ecosystem, with seamless orchestration between flight operations systems, IoT platforms, and Viasat’s Velaris services through APIs.
• End-to-end service delivery and management – Comprehensive monitoring, cybersecurity, and resilience through Galaxy 1’s IBIS and Remote Terminal Manager (RTM) platforms. These systems provide real-time terminal visibility, secure lifecycle management, performance monitoring and compliance-ready reporting—capabilities increasingly essential for regulated BVLOS and controlled airspace operations.

“Advanced Air Mobility represents one of the most transformative shifts in aviation, and connectivity is at the heart of making it safe, efficient, and scalable,” said Martyn Durrant, Chief Commercial Officer, Galaxy 1 Communications. “By partnering with Viasat, we are not only enabling operators to onboard quickly, integrate seamlessly, and deliver resilient services, but also helping Viasat expand and strengthen its global ecosystem of partners. Through streamlined provisioning, faster application integration, and managed service delivery, we’re accelerating the pace at which new services and applications can be deployed into the AAM sector—driving innovation, enhancing operational readiness, and unlocking new opportunities for operators and service providers in this new era of flight.”

 

"Velaris is already driving the future of AAM," said Joel Klooster, SVP for Aircraft Operations and Safety at Viasat. "With Galaxy 1's DPaas, we're accelerating that future by pairing reliable satellite connectivity with a strong partner ecosystem and seamless API integration."

 

“Collaboration is essential to the growth of AAM. Working with partners like Galaxy 1 helps strengthen how Velaris is delivered and integrated ensuring scalability and efficiency in the industry.”