Satellite Communications (SATCOM) & Cellular-Based IoT Solutions for Drones & Robotics

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Ground Control

Satellite Communications (SATCOM) & Cellular-Based IoT Solutions for Drones & Robotics

Ground Control is a leading developer of SATCOM (satellite communications) and cellular-based IoT solutions for drones and robotics. Our products simplify remote operations and enable UAVs and unmanned vehicles to operate anywhere in the world, allowing you to expand your reach and ensure always-on mission-critical connectivity for your remote assets.

RockBLOCK 9603

Compact Iridium Short Burst Data SATCOM module for drones & unmanned systems

Compact Iridium Data SATCOM moduleThe RockBLOCK 9603 provides OEMs and system integrators with a low-SWaP (size, weight and power) solution for integrating Iridium Short Burst Data capabilities into space-constrained UAV designs. Weighing just 36 grams with a footprint of 45 x 45 x 15mm, it can be easily integrated into a wide variety of platforms.

Based around the Iridium 9603N modem, the versatile device is ideal as a failover connection for BVLOS (beyond visual line of sight) drones operating in areas where RF and cellular communications are unavailable. Short Burst Data is ideal for sending simple operational commands and receiving drone data such as position, altitude and speed. Airtime is available in two formats: a pay-as-you-go option and an annual contract option.

The RockBLOCK 9603 has been integrated into a pioneering drone delivery services used to ferry chemotherapy drugs and other medical supplies to hospitals on the Isle of Wight, UK – Read the case study!

The vital role of LEO satellites in safe and secure UAV drone operations
UAV operators seeking to pilot drones BVLOS need to have complete trust in their communication channels. Increasingly, LEO satellites are used as a failover. Our blog post explores why, how and where.

More information:  RockBLOCK 9603 SATCOM module

RockREMOTE

Iridium & LTE solution for Industrial IoT communications

RockREMOTERockREMOTE is a highly versatile dual Iridium Certus and LTE cellular connectivity solution designed for the most challenging of remote Industrial IoT applications. It provides IP or message-based communications for drones and unmanned systems located anywhere in the world, and can be interfaced with via Ethernet, Wi-Fi or serial RS232/485.

The device utilizes an omnidirectional antenna with no pointing required, and provides reliable data transfer in close to real time, even with suboptimal or changing views of the sky. An integrated hardware security module ensures that your data is secure while being transmitted over the network. RockREMOTE can be used to transmit data from multiple sensors such as cameras, and live video streaming capabilities will be added in the near future.

RockREMOTE is also available in an IP67-rated rugged variant that is designed to withstand the harshest outdoor environmental conditions, and is ideal for USVs (uncrewed surface vessels) and remote buoys.

More information:  RockREMOTE Iridium & LTE solution

Cloudloop Data

Unified data management for Iridium airtime (SBD, Certus and others)

Cloudloop Data provides simplified and device-agnostic satellite IoT messaging capabilities, with automatic reformatting and decoding that enables you to save significant development time and effort. Supporting our RockBLOCK and RockREMOTE devices, the service provides full control and visibility of data sent to multiple destinations.

Data management for Iridium

Designed with scalability and interoperability foremost in mind, Cloudloop Data provides multi-vendor platform integration for seamless compatibility with established cloud providers, IoT dashboards and delivery mechanisms. A wide variety of information is available through an intuitive control panel, allowing you to completely control the flow of data through any IoT system.

The Cloudloop interface is available as a simplified programmable API, enabling you to integrate the service within your own systems and applications.

More information:  Cloudloop Data

Cloudloop Device Manager

Remote monitoring and maintenance for connected drones & robotics

Compatible with our Iridium Certus 100-enabled RockREMOTE, Cloudloop Device Manager provides easy remote troubleshooting and monitoring of connected assets such as drones and unmanned vehicles, allowing you to undertake essential maintenance and troubleshooting without needing to send an engineer into the field or recover systems from remote or challenging locations.

Remote monitoring for connected drones

The secure cloud-based device management platform provides a wide range of functionality through its intuitive web interface, including real-time health status information, custom alerts and notifications, over-the-air (OTA) software updates, and viewing of subscription data.

More information:  Cloudloop Device Manager

Products

RockBLOCK 9603 SATCOM Module

Compact Iridium Short Burst Data SATCOM module for drones & unmanned systems

RockREMOTE IoT Connectivity Solution

Iridium & LTE solution for Industrial IoT communications

Cloudloop Data

Unified data management for Iridium SBD and Certus IMT

Cloudloop Device Manager

Remote monitoring and maintenance for connected drones & robotics

Articles

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Enhancing UAV Capabilities with Satellite Connectivity

Satellite-linked UAVs are transforming modern warfare, enabling unprecedented remote intelligence gathering, precision strikes, and global military operations through cutting-edge communication technologies

Nov 29, 2024
Ground Control and Videosoft Collaborate to Deliver Remote Video Surveillance

Ground Control and Videosoft partner to deliver breakthrough low-bandwidth video streaming capabilities for off-grid security applications by combining Ground Control’s RockREMOTE Rugged device, with Videosoft’s compression technology

Oct 07, 2024
RockBLOCK SATCOM Modem Selected for Space-Bound Instrumentation Packages

The RockBLOCK was used to transmit GPS data to help the main microwave antenna maintain and regain connection

Jul 04, 2024
Satellites and Secure UAV Operations

Ground Control outlines the ways their BVLOS communication technology is transforming UAV logistics, particularly in areas like medicine delivery and offshore infrastructure monitoring

Jun 11, 2024
Project to use High-Altitude Balloon to Launch Glider

Ground Control is providing its RockBLOCK global satellite connectivity solution to LOHAN, a project aiming to launch a glider from a high-altitude balloon at the edge of space

May 30, 2024
Consumer Attitudes Towards Drone Applications in 2024

Ground Control surveys 500+ American adults to find out if people felt more or less comfortable about commercial vs military drone applications, and whether the benefits outweighed their reservations

May 15, 2024
Delivering Critical Medical Care Via Drone

Ground Control’s RockBLOCK compact satellite IoT device is being used in drones for the delivery of prescriptions for Boots Pharmacy, and chemotherapy doses to cancer patients

Apr 30, 2024
SATCOM & IoT Connectivity Solutions for Drones & Robotics

Ground Control’s products simplify remote operations and enable UAVs and unmanned vehicles to operate anywhere in the world

Jan 25, 2024
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