Skydio and Globalstar's trial evaluated Band n53 and XCOM RAN as a representative, high-performance alternative to traditional Wi-Fi or public cellular networks. Globalstar holds full licensed rights to Band n53, making the spectrum predictable, secure, and immediately available for operational testing. XCOM RAN delivers deterministic performance, high uplink throughput, and robust coherence in dense or challenging environments. Together, they enable reliable command, control, and streaming video performanc ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenue for Q4 2024 increased by 17% to $61.2 million compared to $52.4 million in the prior year [8] - Service revenue rose by 18%, primarily driven by wholesale capacity revenue, while commercial IoT increased by 8% due to higher average subscribers and ARPU [8] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 2024 increased by 21% to $30.4 million, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 54%, up 190 basis points from 52% in 2023 [9][11] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Commercial IoT business achieved record annual service revenue in 2024, reflecting growth from existing and new customers [10] - The company expects revenue for 2025 to be between $260 million and $285 million, representing a 9% year-over-year growth at the midpoint [15] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company ended 2024 with $391.2 million in cash, with significant cash inflows from updated service agreements totaling $913 million [12][13] - The company anticipates that the extended MSS network will double total revenue in its first full year of service, reaching $500 million [16] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company successfully completed its uplisting to the NASDAQ Global Select Market and implemented a 1 for 15 reverse stock split to enhance stock liquidity [5][6] - The focus is on expanding product offerings, including the launch of a QA device and further development of the XCOM RAN terrestrial solution [11][16] - The company aims to maintain 100% of terrestrial, MSS, and other revenue while allocating 85% of network capacity for satellite services to its wholesale customer [37] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's positioning within satellite and terrestrial connectivity markets, highlighting significant growth opportunities [22] - The company is focused on balancing growth investments while maintaining healthy margins, with expectations for adjusted EBITDA margins to improve over time [19][58] Other Important Information - The company has achieved a major milestone in partnership with Parsons Corporation, demonstrating a software-defined communication solution using its lower orbit constellation [38] - The company completed the first 5G data call on its Band n53 spectrum, achieving download speeds of 100 megabits per second [39] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you explain the capabilities of the Aurora satellites? - The Aurora satellites have beam forming capabilities, allowing for controlled power and signal direction [45] Question: What is the timeline for the launch of the new satellites? - No specific update on the launch timing was provided [47] Question: Can you provide updates on the XCOM RAN and customer progress? - The company is focused on cost reduction and is awaiting customer decisions on rollout [54] Question: What are the expectations for EBITDA margins? - EBITDA margins are expected to face short-term pressures but should improve over the next 12 to 18 months [58] Question: When will the 2-way IoT become material to the numbers? - The company expects to start seeing material contributions from the 2-way IoT in 2025, with a ramp-up beginning this year [70][73] Question: Can you provide more details on the new satellite constellation? - The new constellation will work in conjunction with existing satellites, providing optionality for future expansions [115] Question: What are the use cases for the 2-way communication? - Use cases include remote asset control and monitoring, enabling commands to be sent back to devices [120][122]