UAS Fleet Management for Defense-Grade Drone Programs

Samsung SDS America delivers the secure control layer that governs every device, application, and firmware state across your unmanned program.

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Enterprise Mobility for Unmanned Systems

Samsung SDS Enterprise Mobility Solution (EMS) governs the full lifecycle of ground control devices and mission endpoints. From device provisioning and firmware integrity to mission application deployment and compliance enforcement, Samsung SDS EMS serves as the secure control layer for unmanned operations. Designed to work alongside existing platforms and architectures, Samsung SDS provides centralized control, security, and compliance across the devices operators rely on to execute missions.

One Control Layer for Secure, Mission-Ready Mobility

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Platform-Agnostic. Mission-Ready

Air, land, and maritime unmanned platforms each have unique operational requirements. Samsung SDS EMS integrates with existing UAS programs regardless of manufacturer, domain, or mission type. By providing a consistent approach to device management, security, and compliance, Samsung SDS EMS helps organizations maintain mission readiness across diverse unmanned environments without requiring changes to existing platforms.

Mission-Ready Solutions for Every Ground Control Environment

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Solutions

One Control Layer. Any Platform. Any Mission.

Samsung SDS EMS delivers the hardware, software, and compliance infrastructure that governs ground control devices across any unmanned program.

Mission-Ready Endpoints

Samsung Galaxy Tablets & Rugged Devices

Ground control stations and mission endpoints pre-configured with approved applications, security policies, and compliance profiles. Ready to deploy and purpose-built for unmanned operations.

Pre-configured · Secured · Deploy-ready

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Device-Level Security

Knox Security Platform

Hardware-rooted security and policy enforcement at the device level. The compliance foundation for CSfC, NIAP, and DISA STIG requirements across every Samsung endpoint, including DualDAR encryption.

CSfC · NIAP · DISA STIG · DualDAR

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Air-Gapped Firmware & MDM

eFOTA & Enterprise Mobility Management

On-premises eFOTA and Samsung SDS EMS enable centralized firmware management, staged OS updates, and policy enforcement without cloud dependency, including rollback capability in disconnected and air-gapped environments.

On-prem · Air-gapped · Rollback · No cloud

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Defense-Grade Compliance

Samsung SDS EMS is built to support the security, compliance, and governance requirements of mission-critical environments. Industry-recognized certifications and security validations help organizations deploy and manage unmanned operations with confidence.

  • NIAP

    Common Criteria MDM PP v4.0
    Provides independent validation that Samsung SDS EMS meets internationally recognized security requirements for enterprise mobility management.

  • NSA CSfC

    First EMM Provider Certified
    Enables secure use of commercial technologies to protect classified information in accordance with NSA security requirements.

  • DISA STIG

    Security Hardening Guidance
    Provides standardized security configuration guidance for hardening mobile devices and systems in DoD environments.

  • FIPS

    140-2 validated,
    Validates cryptographic modules used to protect sensitive data in government, defense, and other high-security environments.

  • ISO/IEC 27001

    Enterprise Security Management
    Confirms Samsung SDS maintains certified information security management practices for governance, risk management, and operational readiness.

  • Android Enterprise

    Google Gold Partner
    Recognized by Google for trusted Android Enterprise management, technical expertise, product excellence, and customer success.

Built for Autonomous, Tactical, and Multi-Domain Missions

Mission Environments

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Purpose-Built for Every Mission Domain

Autonomous & AI-Driven Platforms

Autonomous platforms often focus on flight systems, autonomy, and mission execution, but they do not provide secure management of the ground control devices operators rely on. Samsung SDS EMS fills this gap with on-premises Enterprise Mobility Management and eFOTA capabilities that operate independently of the platform software stack.

Program teams gain centralized policy enforcement, audit-ready configuration management, and firmware lifecycle control without modifying existing autonomy systems or introducing cloud dependency.

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Purpose-Built for Every Mission Domain

Advanced Defense & Multi-Domain Systems

Defense programs require secure lifecycle management across distributed operator endpoints supporting air, land, and maritime operations. Samsung SDS EMS provides centralized governance, compliance continuity, and secure mission close-out across diverse mission environments.

By managing devices through a unified on-premises platform, organizations can maintain operational consistency without becoming dependent on proprietary platform ecosystems.

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Purpose-Built for Every Mission Domain

ISR, Reconnaissance & Tactical Edge Drones

Ground control devices operating at the tactical edge require firmware governance, policy enforcement, and compliance controls even when connectivity is limited or unavailable. Samsung SDS EMS enables organizations to maintain secure device operations in disconnected and contested environments.

Pre-configured policies, staged updates, and centralized management help ensure devices remain compliant and mission-ready before, during, and after deployment.

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The Trusted Mobility Foundation for Unmanned Operations

Why Samsung

The Samsung SDS EMS Advantage

Samsung SDS EMS provides the secure management layer that governs ground control devices across unmanned programs.

  1. Secure Control Layer

    Govern device configurations, applications, firmware, and compliance policies from a centralized platform designed for mission-critical operations.

  2. Platform-Agnostic Integration

    Integrates with any UAS platform without requiring changes to existing architectures or creating vendor dependency.

  3. Mission-Ready Endpoints

    Purpose-configured Samsung Galaxy devices and rugged endpoints preloaded with approved applications, security policies, and compliance controls.

  4. Ecosystem-Aware Architecture

    Supports autonomous systems, ISR assets, tactical edge operations, and multi-domain environments through a unified management layer.

Defense-Grade Governance.
Built Into Every Mission.

Samsung SDS America unifies Samsung rugged devices, Knox security, Samsung SDS EMS, and Knox E-FOTA into a secure enterprise mobility ecosystem built for mission-critical UAS/UAV operations. Designed for classified, disconnected, and defense environments, it provides a single, accountable solution to manage the entire mobile device lifecycle.

KEY ADVANTAGES

— Compliance-aligned governance from device provisioning to retirement

— On-premises architecture with no cloud dependency

— Platform-agnostic integration across UAS platforms and ecosystems

— Hardware-rooted security with CSfC, NIAP CC, DISA STIG, and FIPS support

— Centralized management of devices, applications, and firmware

— Proven for defense, federal, and mission-critical operations

— Unified enterprise mobility ecosystem with reduced complexity

From Ground Control to Mission Close-Out

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Samsung SDS EMS helps organizations maintain security, compliance, and operational readiness across the entire device lifecycle, from deployment through mission close-out.

Whether you are evaluating a new deployment, modernizing an existing mobility program, or supporting mission-critical operations in disconnected environments, Samsung SDS America can help.

Deployment Process

How to engage with Samsung SDS America.

Step 1: Mission Assessment

Review device inventory, compliance objectives, operational requirements, and mission needs to determine the best deployment approach.

Step 2: Solution Planning

Define Samsung SDS EMS architecture, eFOTA deployment, security policies, and lifecycle management requirements aligned to your program.

Step 3: Deployment & Activation

Configure and activate the solution, enroll devices, and establish the governance framework required to support secure and mission-ready operations.

Resources, Guidance, and Answers for UAS Programs

Prod. Overview

Samsung SDS EMS for UAS Programs

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Blog Article

Why Drone Ground Control Stations Fail at Deployment

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Secure ATAK, GCS, and ISR Applications on Mission Devices

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Knox Native & E-Fota: Powerful extensions for your EMM

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  • Samsung SDS EMS covers the full lifecycle of ground control devices and mission endpoints within a drone program, including:

    • Secure provisioning • On-premises EMM configuration • Firmware and OS management through eFOTA • Mission application deployment (ATAK, GCS, ISR tools, mapping) • Secure communications • Network isolation • Data sanitization at mission close-out

  • Samsung SDS EMS integrates as a management layer on top of existing program architectures. Samsung devices enroll in the on-premises EMM console, which manages configuration, policy enforcement, and application deployment. Program teams deploy eFOTA within the existing network environment with no cloud dependency.

    The solution does not require changes to the drone platform, autonomy software, or mission application stack. It manages the ground control devices and endpoints operators use to interact with those systems and can be introduced at any stage of the program lifecycle.

  • Alternative approaches typically fall short in the following areas:

    • Cloud-based MDM solutions cannot operate effectively in disconnected, air-gapped, and classified environments.
    • Platform-native ground control solutions manage the aircraft but not the ground control device, creating a lifecycle and compliance gap.
    • Manual device management becomes operationally unsustainable at scale and increases audit risk.
    • Traditional enterprise EMM platforms often lack the on-premises deployment model, compliance depth, and defense-focused controls required by mission-critical programs.

    Samsung SDS EMS combines Samsung hardware, Knox security, on-premises EMM, and eFOTA into a unified mobility governance solution.

  • Samsung SDS EMS enforces compliance throughout the device lifecycle. On-premises EMM applies and enforces security policies continuously, while Samsung Knox provides hardware-rooted security. Secure Settings enables offline policy control for classified environments.

    eFOTA manages firmware and operating system updates through controlled deployment processes that help prevent compliance drift. Policy changes, updates, and configuration states are logged to support auditing and compliance reporting.

  • Samsung SDS EMS uses on-premises eFOTA to centrally manage firmware and operating system updates without cloud connectivity. Updates can be staged, tested, deployed, and rolled back when required.

    Mission applications are managed through the on-premises EMM console, enabling administrators to deploy, update, or remove applications from a centralized interface. In disconnected or air-gapped environments, pre-configured policies and update packages continue to support secure and compliant operations.

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