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MicroTower Autonomous Traffic Advisory Services
Satellite Networked
Internet Accessible
100% Solar Powered
Self-contained, Off-grid
Small Footprint
Installs Anywhere Quicky & Easily
METAR similar to AWOS 3P
+ Runway, Crosswind, Windshear
Artificial Intelligence
Listens and Speaks to Pilots by Radio Traffic Aware Expert in Flight-ops & Communications
Easy Installation & Maintenance
Installs in a Day, Anywhere Easy Low-maintenance Remote Maintenance
We Started Simple
- A clean and rock solid design inside and out, easy to install and maintain
- 100% solar-powered solution installs anywhere
- Globally-linked for reporting and remote maintenance
We Made it Very Smart
- Added sophisticated Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Listens and speaks directly to pilots by radio
- Expert in flight operations and radio communications
- Knowledgeable of its airport or heliport
To Provide All Essential Services 24/7
- Pre-Flight – METAR information for flight planning
- Take-Off – Assuring critical two-way radio communications
- Enroute – A weather source for updates
- Landing – Listens and speaks directly to pilots by radio
- Next Generation Aviation Infrastructure
The Future of Aviation Advisory
Replace outdated, costly, and high-maintenance systems with Micro Tower’s autonomous sensing platform. 100% solar powered with global satellite connectivity.
- Practical, affordable weather and traffic adivories for any landing site
- 100% Solar Powered
- Near Zero Maintenance
A Radical Shift in Efficiency
Why leading airfields are transitioning from legacy AWOS to Micro Tower technology.
Metric
- Traditional AWOS
- The Legacy Problem
- MicroTower by SkyQ
- The Modern Solution
- Power Source
- Continuous on-site AC power required
- None - 100% Solar Powered
- Connectivity
- Hardwired LAN or Telephone lines
- Global Satellite to Internet
- Installation
- Special heavy equipment required
- Installs like a standard windsock
- Radio Range
- 10 Miles (Typical)
- 25 Miles (Standard Performance)
- Maintenance
- Costly 90-day typical intervals
- Zero. Monitor & Adjust via Remote
- Cost Intensity
- Very High Operational Expense
- Very Low / Predictive Budgeting
Traditional AWOS vs. MicroTower by SkyQ
MicroTower goes beyond weather-only infrastructure, adding intelligent interaction, radio utility, pilot guidance, and airfield-specific operational awareness
Metric
- Power Source
- Connectivity
- Installation
- Radio Range
- Maintenance
- Cost Intensity
Traditional AWOS
The Legacy Problem
- Continuous on-site AC power required
- Hardwired LAN or Telephone lines
- Special heavy equipment required
- 10 Miles (Typical)
- Costly 90-day typical intervals
- Very High Operational Expense
MicroTower by SkyQ
- None - 100% Solar Powered
- Global Satellite to Internet
- Installs like a standard windsock
- 25 Miles (Standard Performance)
- Zero. Monitor & Adjust via Remote
- Very Low / Predictive Budgeting
Radio
- 25-mile Tx/Rx range
- Shares VHF CTAF
- Built-in diagnostics
Wind
- 3m sensor height
- Real-time radio wind data
- 2-min comparable results
Sky
- Proprietary thermal imager
- IFR/VFR estimates
- < 2 watts total power
Support
- Continuous remote calibration
- No special training required
- Monitor & adjust remotely
- Mission Critical Infrastructure
MicroTower's Advanced Features
Next-Generation Automated Traffic Advisory Services (ATAS) designed for remote, off-grid, and high-performance airfield environments.
ATAS Core Functions
Automated Advisories
Real-time unicom broadcast of weather and traffic info.
METAR Delivery
Continuous synthesized voice reports for local altimeter.
Traffic Alerts
Proximity notifications via VHF and digital interfaces.
Remote Access
Web portal management for administrators and pilots.
Digital Voice
Crystal clear AI-synthesized unicom transmissions.
Cognitive Radio & AI Intelligence
MicroTower utilizes advanced AI to manage VHF spectrum congestion. Our proprietary algorithms identify pilot inquiries and deliver precise, context-aware responses without human intervention.
- Advanced Voice Synthesis & Recognition
- VHF Band Multi-Channel Monitoring
- FAA Standard Phraseology Compliance
- RENEWABLE TECH
100% Solar Powered & Truly Off-Grid
The MicroTower system is engineered for independence. With integrated high-efficiency solar arrays and military-grade battery storage, it operates 24/7 in the most remote environments without external power requirements.
- RENEWABLE TECH
100% Solar Powered & Truly Off-Grid
The MicroTower system is engineered for independence. With integrated high-efficiency solar arrays and military-grade battery storage, it operates 24/7 in the most remote environments without external power requirements.
Modular Installation & Low Maintenance
Designed for rapid deployment. A team of two can fully install and commission a MicroTower station in less than 4 hours. No trenching, no specialized foundations, and zero recurring maintenance costs for the first five years.
Unpack & Bolt
Modular design allows for easy transport to remote strips.
Auto-Config
On-board AI auto-detects sensors and calibrates frequency.
Global Aviation Compliance Standards
FAA
ICAO
Annex 3
EASA
Compliant
WMO
Standard 8