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Deployment Guide

From Order toOperational in Weeks

MicroTower's deployment process is designed to minimize disruption and eliminate the complexity of traditional aviation infrastructure projects.

8-12 wks
Standard deployment
48 hrs
Emergency deployment
2 person
Installation team
Technicians installing a MicroTower advisory system at an airport
Six managed phases

Deployment
Process

A structured, managed process that takes your site from initial assessment to operational advisory services.

3–5 days
Phase 01

Site Assessment

  • Remote terrain analysis via satellite imagery
  • Signal propagation modeling and coverage mapping
  • Power infrastructure assessment
  • Connectivity options evaluation
  • Regulatory coordination initiation
  • Installation site selection and documentation
7–14 days
Phase 02

Equipment Preparation

  • System configuration per site parameters
  • AI model calibration for local environment
  • Frequency coordination with national authority
  • Factory acceptance testing
  • Packaging for transport mode (air/sea/road)
  • Documentation and certification preparation
1–2 days
Phase 03

Physical Installation

  • Foundation or mounting system installation
  • Tower assembly and alignment
  • Antenna installation and pointing
  • Power system connection and testing
  • Network connectivity establishment
  • Equipment rack installation and cabling
1–2 days
Phase 04

System Commissioning

  • Sensor calibration and validation
  • AI system initialization and tuning
  • VHF frequency testing and validation
  • Advisory quality assessment
  • Weather system calibration
  • Remote monitoring connection verification
14–30 days
Phase 05

Regulatory Approval

  • Technical documentation submission
  • Aviation authority inspection coordination
  • Flight test program execution
  • NOTAM publication and AIP amendment
  • Pilot community notification
  • Operations manual finalization
1 day
Phase 06

Go-Live & Handover

  • Operational service commencement
  • Remote monitoring team activation
  • Local authority training and handover
  • Documentation package delivery
  • Support contract activation
  • First performance review scheduling
Airfield ready for operational service

Power Options

MicroTower supports three power configurations, optimized for different deployment environments.

Solar + Battery

Standard configuration for remote and off-grid deployments. 1.2 kW solar array with 72-hour battery backup ensures continuous operation.

  • 1.2 kW monocrystalline array
  • 72h battery autonomy
  • MPPT charge controller
  • Works in -40°C
Best for: Remote airstrips, island aviation

Grid Power

Primary grid connection with UPS backup for airport environments with reliable power infrastructure.

  • 220V/110V compatible
  • 4-hour UPS backup
  • Auto-transfer switching
  • Power conditioning
Best for: Regional airports, heliports

Hybrid System

Combined grid and solar with extended battery capacity for maximum reliability in critical operations.

  • Grid + 2.4 kW solar
  • 96-hour battery backup
  • Dual-redundant supply
  • Load management
Best for: Defense, emergency response

Infrastructure Requirements

Physical Site

Footprint
3m × 3m minimum
Surface
Compacted earth, concrete, or asphalt
Access road
Standard vehicle access within 50m
Clearance
No obstructions within 20m arc to antenna
Security
Fenced perimeter recommended

Connectivity

Minimum
512 kbps uplink for remote monitoring
Recommended
4G LTE or better
Satellite option
Starlink / Iridium / VSAT
Local LAN
Not required
Latency
Up to 2000ms tolerated

Regulatory

Frequency
VHF coordination required
Authority approval
National CAA / FAA / EASA
Timeline
14–30 days typical
Documentation
Provided by Aeronexus
Certification
Varies by jurisdiction

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