DroneTalks | Iridium: SpaceX's Falcon 9's First Client and Global Giant for 100% Coverage Drone Services

“Iridium is really a company that has changed the paradigm in space communication,” - Elon Musk, SpaceX CEO. Ever wondered how Elon Musk’s SpaceX helped transform a company into the only satellite network that covers every inch of the globe?  Iridium’s journey is nothing short of epic - a story of innovation, resilience, and daring partnerships that have redefined what’s possible in satellite communications. In this recent interview at Amsterdam Drone Week, Joe Darden, Associate Director of Aviation Business Development at Iridium, and Eszter Kovács, Co-Founder and CEO of DroneTalks, had an insightful conversation about the company’s history and the way how they provide satellite communication services for BVLOS drone flights.  By daring to collaborate with SpaceX at a time when the company was still an emerging player, and embracing automation, Iridium has transformed its operations, to manage a constellation that ensures seamless, low-latency connectivity across the entire planet - a key capability for industries like drones and aviation.  In this conversation, Eszter and Joe delve deeply into lessons learned from other industries that can be adapted for drone technology. They also explore how satellite capabilities enhance and elevate drone services to a new level. Do you want to meet Joe? Be a part of our VIP, invitation-only event, Aerial Cities, where one of our esteemed partners is Iridium.