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If you need help with remotely controlling your unmanned system, whether that’s on land, sea or air, please get in touch!
With 20 years of experience, we can help you make the best choices based on your requirements.
Ground Control Technologies UK Ltd and Ground Control Systems trading as Ground Control
Monitor and Command From Anywhere on Earth
Why Use Satellite Connectivity For Your Unmanned Application?
Satellite connectivity provides a reliable, secure means of communicating with unmanned devices far beyond the reach of terrestrial networks.
A reliable connection is essential for command and control, piloting BVLOS, and transmitting real-time video footage.
Satellite IoT connectivity provides the ability to track and monitor multiple unmanned devices simultaneously without worrying about network congestion.
Satellite airtime options are increasingly competitive. Choose which airtime service will best meet your needs, and pay only for the data transmitted.
Satellite connectivity is revolutionizing how unmanned
vehicles like UAVs, USVs, and UGVs operate.
With satellite IoT, you can monitor, send commands,
or even take full remote control— streaming real-time data
straight back to your operations center.
The main reason to choose satellite for communication with your autonomous / unmanned system is coverage.
With no dependency on terrestrial networks, established satellite networks will provide reliable coverage wherever the asset is, as long as there is a clear view of the sky.
Satellite IoT transceivers are designed to operate on very low power so that they can be solar/battery operated for months, and even years, without intervention from a human.
The more data you need to send / receive coupled with the frequency with which these transmissions take place will determine battery life.
Reliability
For us, the key benefit of the RockBLOCK 9603 is reliability. We don’t need to worry about what’s over the horizon – we know we’ll be able to communicate with our drones. It’s an essential part of our dual-redundancy system, and has never let us down.
Toby Moores
CEO
Your World. Our Network.®
Iridium’s unique crosslinked mesh architecture offers a comprehensive web of coverage across the globe, covering every inch of the planet from its low-Earth orbit satellites.
This network provides unparalleled low-latency, weather-resistant services that set it apart from any other satellite provider. No other network offers the same level of reach, coverage, and reliability as Iridium.
Scalable & Flexible
Global Coverage
Low Power Consumption
Your World. Our Network.®
Iridium’s unique crosslinked mesh architecture offers a comprehensive web of coverage across the globe, covering every inch of the planet from its low-Earth orbit satellites.
This network provides unparalleled low-latency, weather-resistant services that set it apart from any other satellite provider. No other network offers the same level of reach, coverage, and reliability as Iridium.
Satellite Connectivity for Your Drone
RockBLOCK 9603
Iridium SBD PCB with integrated antenna*
*Will work if the PCB is under RF-permeable plastics; otherwise utilize the external antenna.
Issue basic commands, capture position, altitude and speed, plus failover connectivity for radio
- Size: 45 x 45 x 15 mm
- Weight: 36 g
- Powered via USB or direct-header connection
- Power consumption: Max 450mA
- Optional SMA connector, for external antenna
Patch Antenna
Satellite Connectivity for Your Drone
- Size (exc. antenna): 175 x 60 x 37 mm
- Weight: 287 g
- Powered via USB or direct-header connection
- Power consumption: <30mW (sleep), <0.25W (idle), <7.5W (average transmit)
- Maxtrena Iridium-certifed omni-directional low profile antenna
Control and monitor your UAV beyond visual link of sight (BVLOS)
Iridium Certus 100 PCB paired with external antenna
RockREMOTE Mini OEM
Best for: Simple Commands
Return to Rally point /
Go Home / Terminate Flight
Message-based Service
340 bytes transmit
270 bytes receive
Short Burst Data - SBD
Best for: Surveillance and Tracking
Transmitting Images / Location Updates / Telemetry Data
Message-based Service
100 Kb transmit
100 Kb receive
Iridium Messaging Transport - IMT
Best for: Complex Requirements
Transmitting Video / Live Tracking /
Detailed Data Points
IP-based Service
22 Kbps transmit
88 Kbps receive
Certus 100
Cost-Effective Global Satellite Plans
Contact us today to talk to one of our experts about the right Satellite Airtime Plan to suit your needs.
We promise to match the price of your current provider, plus you get the added bonus of some great benefits including the ability to manage your device activation, track usage and manage billing all from your desktop.
The RockREMOTE Mini OEM is our flagship solution for manufacturers seeking to add reliable,
truly global satcoms to UAVs.
Utilizing the tried and trusted Iridium Certus 100 service, you can stream sensor data, transmit photos, and retain real-time control over your drone.
Lightweight, Low-Power, Drone Satellite Connectivity