Oneul E&M Completes First-Phase Development of Pan-Tilt Antenna for UAM... Ready for 6G Era

On January 7, KOSDAQ-listed company Oneul E&M announced that it has completed the first phase of development for a pan-tilt type satellite antenna designed to respond to the Urban Air Mobility (UAM) environment.

The newly developed antenna is an active satellite tracking antenna that incorporates robotic drive technology. It features high-precision directional control technology required for aerial and satellite communication networks, which are core areas in the 6G communication era. 6G communication is expanding beyond traditional ground-based networks to include ultra-connected infrastructure such as UAM, satellites, and drones.

Satellite communication antennas must precisely control their angles according to changes in the satellite’s distance, direction, and orbit in order to maintain stable communication quality. To address these requirements, Oneul E&M has applied robotic drive technology to its antenna, enabling the pan-tilt drive module to track and adjust to satellite movements in real time. As a result, the antenna significantly improves satellite tracking accuracy and communication stability compared to conventional passive antennas.

This UAM-compatible antenna is a dedicated 5G and satellite communication integrated antenna for UAM aircraft operating at altitudes of 300 to 600 meters. It is designed to provide uninterrupted communication services even in aerial communication shadow zones by implementing a beam pattern optimized for flight paths.

Based on this initial development, Oneul E&M plans to participate in future demonstration projects linking UAM transportation infrastructure with satellite communication networks, further strengthening its position as a leading antenna specialist in the 6G communication infrastructure era.

A representative from Oneul E&M stated, "UAM and satellite communications are key pillars of the 6G era, and aerial network antennas will be the foundational infrastructure. We will continue to advance next-generation aerial communication antenna technology by integrating robotic drive, satellite tracking, and AI control technologies."