BATS

What BATS does

BATS (Broadband Antenna Tracking Systems, Inc.) is an Indianapolis, Indiana-based private company founded in 2008 that develops proprietary antenna aiming, tracking, and stabilization hardware and software platforms used to maintain directional wireless broadband links in fixed, mobile, and harsh-environment deployments. The company operates with a headcount of 1-10 and serves enterprise and government customers across defense, maritime, oil & gas, public safety, and commercial/industrial segments. Documented deployments include Harris County Sheriff's Office mobile command posts during Super Bowl LI (180+ Mbps throughput), offshore West African and Nigerian Basin oil & gas platforms (700 Mbps links replacing 5 Mbps satellite and saving ~$40,000/month), 50 km ship-to-shore links, and a 2021 U.S. Army prototyping contract for mobile command post wireless communications.

The core technology centers on three product families: the FAST solid-state antenna alignment and tracking system (with variants including FAST 4G LTE for maritime LTE), the DVM series of stabilized microwave platforms (DVM-50X, DVM-90XL for offshore/FPSO links, and the world's first dual ATEX/IECEx-certified DVM ExP2 for Zone 1 hazardous areas), and OnPoint 5G for 5G/mmWave backhaul stabilization, complemented by the AATS software layer for autonomous link alignment. The platforms integrate with more than 15 radio manufacturers (Cisco, Nokia, Ericsson, Siklu, Aviat, Cambium, Rajant, Silvus, Persistent Systems, General Dynamics, Ceragon, Ubiquiti, Mimosa, MikroTik, BridgeWave), enabling customers to combine preferred radios with BATS stabilization. Certifications include ATEX/IECEx Zone 1, MIL-STD 810G for shock/vibration, and ITAR export controls, with the company holding trade-secret-protected IP and a patent defense commitment per its standard terms.

The business model is anchored on hardware sales of proprietary tracking platforms, software licensing (single-user object-code license for AATS with a 1-year warranty), recurring revenue from multi-year warranty extensions, and attached technical services (antenna design, path calculation, integration support). Pricing is quote-based rather than list-priced, with standard 1-year hardware warranties and shorter warranties on refurbished and COTS products. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise sales through a dedicated general sales line, a separate military/government sales division, a formal channel partner program with Sole and Key Deal Registration tiers, and a content-driven marketing engine built around a technical blog, newsletter, video gallery, and whitepapers. Customer logos span Harris County Sheriff's Office (public safety), major offshore operators in West Africa and the Nigerian Basin (oil & gas), an Asian publicly-listed electronics and engineering provider (maritime trials), and U.S. Army prototyping award alongside L3 Harris.

Name

BATS

Legal name

Broadband Antenna Tracking Systems, Inc.

Website

https://extendingbroadband.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

BATS (Broadband Antenna Tracking Systems, Inc.) is an Indianapolis-based private developer of proprietary antenna aiming, tracking, and stabilization hardware and software that enables broadband wireless links for defense, maritime, oil & gas, public safety, and industrial customers operating in motion or harsh environments.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Antenna Tracking & Stabilization Systems (Wireless Communications Equipment)

NAICS

Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334220), Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)

SIC

Communications Equipment, Nec (3669), Radio & Tv Broadcasting & Communications Equipment (3663)

akta.pro primary industry

Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) (HDAIAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Battlefield Networking, Tactical Data Links & Waveforms (IMABAOAJ), Condition Monitoring Sensors & IoT (online/offline monitoring, edge devices) (EUADAJAD)

Keywords

• Antenna tracking systems
• Wireless stabilization platforms
• Stabilized microwave links
• Mobile broadband communications
• Private LTE 5G networks

Headquarters

HQ city

Indianapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hardware Systems Sales: BATS generates revenue primarily through the sale of proprietary antenna tracking, stabilization hardware platforms and integrated radio systems. Products include FAST systems, DVM platforms, BTS series, and compatible radio integrations.
2. Software Licenses: The company offers software/system licenses including single user license grants for BATS software in object code form. Software warranty provided for 1 year (365 days) from shipment.
3. Technical Services: BATS provides technical services including antenna design, path calculation, support, and integration services for deployments.
4. Warranty Extensions: Customers can procure one, two, or three year warranty extensions for selected custom products at specified prices.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

BATS designs, manufactures, and supports proprietary antenna aiming, tracking, and stabilization hardware platforms (FAST, DVM series, OnPoint 5G, BTS series) along with the supporting AATS software and ECHO private LTE/5G nodes. These systems provide automated microwave tracking and stabilization that enable self-healing, fixed or mobile broadband wireless networks over long distances, integrating with partner radios from Cisco, Siklu, Nokia, Aviat, and others. Customers in defense, maritime, oil & gas, and public safety deploy the platforms for applications including ship-to-shore, platform-to-FPSO, mobile command post, and hazardous-area communications.

Product overview

BATS (Broadband Antenna Tracking Systems) is a global leader in antenna aiming, tracking, and stabilization systems, providing proprietary software and hardware platforms that locate, lock, and track wireless broadband communication access points. The product portfolio centers on three core product lines: (1) FAST - the solid-state automatic antenna alignment and tracking system for mobile environments with variants including FAST 4G LTE for maritime connectivity; (2) DVM series - stabilized microwave platforms including the DVM ExP2 (ATEX/IECEx certified for hazardous environments), DVM-90XL (offshore/FPSO communications), DVM-50X, and BTS-50 for mobile deployments; and (3) OnPoint 5G - antenna stabilization for 5G millimeter wave backhaul. Supporting these are the AATS (Automatic Aiming & Tracking Software), ECHO private LTE/5G products (ECHO NODE AIO, ECHO FLEX), and Enhanced Route Communications Network (ERCN) for maritime and cruise applications. The systems are designed to integrate with a wide ecosystem of partner radio manufacturers including Cisco, Siklu, Nokia, Aviat, Cambium, and Rajant to deliver complete wireless connectivity solutions for defense, maritime, public safety, oil & gas, and commercial/construction markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FAST: Purpose-built automatic antenna alignment and stabilization solution designed for maintaining point-to-point links while on the move in high-speed mobile environments.
• OnPoint 5G
• DVM Series
• BTS Series
• AATS

Products and services

• FAST (Flexible Antenna System Technology) Solid-state automatic antenna alignment and tracking system that maintains point-to-point links while on the move in high-speed mobile environments, featuring sub-500ns antenna array speed through 24 micro sectors, 360-degree azimuth coverage, MIL-STD 810G ruggedization, and integrated stabilization for defense, maritime, and public safety customers.
• DVM ExP2 Stabilized Microwave Platform First dual-certified (ATEX/IECEx) stabilized microwave platform in the world, built for Zone 1 hazardous area operation. Uses positive pressurization to protect internal components and supports microwave radios from virtually any manufacturer in single or dual ODU configurations for oil & gas and industrial hazardous environments.
• OnPoint 5G Antenna Stabilization System Antenna stabilization system designed for 5G backhaul applications, proven successful at delivering stable, reliable millimeter wave links for critical high-capacity backhaul where thermal venting or excessive wind challenge link placement. Tested with Siklu EtherHaul 8010FX radio.
• BTS-50 Nomadic Wireless Backhaul Platform Nomadic wireless backhaul platform configured with integrated point-to-point radio for mobile command post deployments, providing real-time command, control, and surveillance bandwidth for voice and data communications in defense and public safety applications.
• DVM-90XL Offshore Platform-to-FPSO Antenna System Expanded-size antenna system with 360-degree continuous, marine-grade ruggedized architecture and sea salt/spray-resistant composite materials. Outfitted with dual Aviat ODU600 radios it delivers 700 Mbit/s connectivity speeds for high-capacity offshore Platform-to-FPSO communications.
• ECHO NODE AIO All-in-one private wireless node product listed under BATS's Private 4G/5G solutions portfolio for industrial and enterprise private network deployments.
• ECHO FLEX Low-cost 4G solution within the ECHO product line for private wireless deployments by enterprises and industrial operators.
• FAST 4G LTE Tracking Antenna Solid-state tracking antenna variant of FAST providing maritime operators with long-range communications over public LTE networks, representing an evolutionary step into autonomous link alignment, acquisition, and optimization for the maritime market.
• AATS (Automatic Aiming & Tracking Software) Software that delivers autonomous link alignment, acquisition, and optimization for wireless broadband communication access points; integrated with Rajant Kinetic Mesh Peregrine and Hawk (BreadCrumbs) radios for mesh-enabled autonomous connectivity.
• Enhanced Route Communications Network (ERCN) Next-generation Massive MIMO solution for cruise, ferry, and leisure market operators delivering concurrent multi-lane network links with integrated aggregation and failover, enabling communication, data sharing, back-office, and VPN support across vessels and routes.
• BATS Technical Services (Antenna Design, Path Calculation, Integration & Support) Professional services offering covering antenna design, RF path calculation, deployment integration, and post-sale support for customers implementing BATS antenna tracking and stabilization systems in defense, maritime, oil & gas, and public safety environments.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced monthly satellite costs by $40,000 for offshore oil & gas operator while increasing bandwidth from 5 Mbps to 700+ Mbps
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration15 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and regional.

• Rajant CorporationcoreTechnology or Integration · 29 July 2024BATS announced successful integration of its AATS (Automatic Aiming & Tracking Software) with Rajant Corporation's Kinetic Mesh Peregrine and Hawk radios (BreadCrumbs). This integration enhances autonomous communication link alignment, acquisition, and optimization for dynamic wireless broadband environments.
• SiklucoreTechnology or IntegrationSuccessful high throughput trials of combined Siklu EtherHaul 8010FX radio and BATS OnPoint 5G antenna stabilization solution demonstrated how OnPoint 5G meets or exceeds stability requirements for high capacity mmWave links in 5G backhaul applications.
• SpectoRemoteregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional partner that worked with BATS on successful long-range FAST deployment achieving 50km ship-to-shore operation delivering 85/85 Mbps at nearly 50 kilometers. SpectoRemote delivers solutions to Molslinjen ferries including Bornholm line.
• CiscocoreTechnology or IntegrationCisco listed as compatible radio partner with BATS systems. Collaboration on solutions including Windfarm Connectivity and data center communications.
• NokiacoreTechnology or IntegrationNokia listed as compatible radio partner with BATS antenna tracking and stabilization systems.
• EricssoncoreTechnology or IntegrationEricsson listed as compatible radio partner with BATS wireless systems.
• Aviat NetworkscoreTechnology or IntegrationAviat Networks ODU600 radios integrated with BATS DVM-90XL systems for high-speed, high-capacity offshore network deployments delivering 700 Mbit/s connectivity.
• SilvuscoreTechnology or IntegrationSilvus Technologies listed as compatible radio partner with BATS antenna systems.
• Cambium NetworkscoreTechnology or IntegrationCambium Networks 4.9 GHz PTP 650 radio integrated with BATS BTS-50 platform for Harris County public safety deployments achieving 200 Mbps links.
• Persistent SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationPersistent Systems listed as compatible radio partner with BATS wireless systems.
• General DynamicscoreTechnology or IntegrationGeneral Dynamics listed as compatible radio partner with BATS antenna tracking systems.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Silvus Technologies: Developer of mobile mesh MIMO radio systems for defense, law enforcement, and broadcast markets. Listed BATS radio partner; comparable as a tactical mobile mesh communications specialist for the same defense customer set.
• Persistent Systems: Provider of tactical mesh networking radios (MPU5) for defense, public safety, and industrial markets. Listed BATS radio partner and directly comparable as a tactical mobile broadband networking specialist.
• L3Harris Technologies: Major defense prime with a broad tactical communications portfolio including radios, mesh networks, and mobile command post solutions. Comparable as the incumbent prime on the same Army Network CFT prototyping program BATS participated in.
• General Dynamics Mission Systems: Large defense integrator with tactical radio, networking, and command post communications offerings. Listed BATS radio partner and a potential substitute prime on defense mobility programs where BATS currently participates.

Direct peers

• Thinkom Solutions: Designs and manufactures stabilized antenna systems for commercial aviation, military, and business jet connectivity markets. Directly comparable as a stabilization-and-tracking antenna specialist serving mobility-driven connectivity use cases.
• C-COM Satellite Systems: Develops auto-deploying and motorized satellite antenna systems for mobile broadband markets. Directly comparable in the auto-pointing/auto-deploying antenna category serving mobility-driven connectivity.
• Kymeta: Develops flat-panel electronically steered satellite antennas with auto-pointing for mobile and fixed applications. Directly comparable as an antenna-tracking specialist focused on maintaining connectivity on moving platforms.
• AvL Technologies: Manufactures mobile satellite antenna positioners and terminals for defense, broadcast, and emergency response markets. Comparable as a stabilized antenna positioner provider for harsh-environment, on-the-move deployments.

Emerging players

• Siklu: Manufacturer of millimeter wave radio systems for 5G backhaul and gigabit wireless connectivity. Jointly validated with BATS OnPoint 5G for mmWave 5G backhaul stabilization; comparable as a high-capacity fixed wireless vendor in BATS's served markets.
• Rajant Corporation: Provider of Kinetic Mesh (BreadCrumb) wireless nodes for mining, defense, and industrial mobility applications. Recently integrated with BATS AATS software; comparable as a partner and partially overlapping mesh-networking specialist in industrial/defense mobility.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/BATSinc
• Facebookfacebook.com/batswireless
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/broadband-antenna-tracking-systems-bats-

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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