PROGRESS & DIRECTION
What we have done.
What comes next.
A transparent view of the Raptor programme, from observed prototype milestones to longer-term research.
No production release dates announced“Prototype tested” means a limited development observation, not qualification. “In development” means work is underway. Planned integration and research are future directions, not promised deliverables. This overview reflects the project records available for this draft.
| Workstream | Stage | Progress / direction | Next validation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HaLow mesh | Prototype tested | Two-node link and signal readings observed. | Repeatable field performance, stability and multi-hop validation. |
| Node voice / PTT | In development | Talkgroups, web PTT activity and an initial RX audio frame observed. | Validate complete two-way audio, release behaviour and recovery. |
| Raptor Comms / ATAK | In development | Plugin loading observed in ATAK 5.8.0; a settings creation error remains. | Settings persistence, matched-version builds, node state and audio integration. |
| OLED | In development | Display initialization and boot-screen changes; packaging integration incomplete. | Complete deployment; verify real TX/RX, battery and connectivity indicators. |
| Radio bridge | Planned integration | USB audio and compatible external-radio PTT approach identified. | Validate audio wiring, levels, timing, isolation and supported radios. |
| Enclosure & power | Prototype design | Flat-back enclosure, antenna placement and bottom battery connection defined as design goals. | Fit, thermal behaviour, power measurement and practical durability tests. |
| Raptor BLOS service | In development | Own managed VPN/backhaul service is the stated development direction. | Node onboarding, routing, access control, monitoring and recovery tests. |
| Cellular gateway | Research | EM7430 and automatic gateway detection explored. | Confirm hardware, drivers, provisioning and failover behaviour. |
| Satellite messaging | Research | RockBLOCK 9704 under investigation for remote messages. | Validate integration and message workflows; separate from broadband backhaul. |
| MAVLink telemetry | Research / integration | An OpenMANET-related integration direction has been identified. | Firmware-specific and autopilot testing; retain independent RC. |
| Video / IP feeds | Research | Bandwidth-sensitive application target. | Measure actual capacity and traffic priorities before capability claims. |
| External display & controls | Research | Custom screen/control assembly explored. | Electrical design, display compatibility and control integration. |
| SIM / eSIM infrastructure | Exploratory | Separate longer-term connectivity direction. | Define scope and feasibility; not part of current HaLow functionality. |
Development priorities may change. No unverified range, throughput, certification, battery-life or service-availability claims are included.