Latest Developments in Satellite IoT & Tracking

Pivotel Meets Tracking Regulations with RockFLEET

November 18, 2019

The proven RockFLEET global tracking and messaging system has been selected by Queensland Fisheries as an approved device within mandated schemes to install Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) on all commercial fishing boats in Queensland, Australia.

Maker Buoy Utilizes RockBLOCK for Communications

November 12, 2019

Ground Control Partner Maker Buoy has developed a new populated board to get people up and running using the RockBLOCK 9602/9603 quickly for offshore buoy telemetry applications.

Global Satellite Communication for Qwiic Projects from SparkFun

November 12, 2019

The SparkFun Qwiic Iridium 9603N has been developed in order to provide a method for Short Burst Data (SBD) global communication for Qwiic projects via the Iridium Satellite Network.

RockSTAR Used in Iridium Certus Demo

September 9, 2019

British search and rescue charity SARAID hosted an immersive, natural disaster search and rescue live demonstration day in association with Wireless Innovation and Iridium.

The Rise and Rise of Renewables

June 28, 2019

In 2018, solar and wind energy production rose to a record high. Renewable energy accounted for 33% of all UK energy production, with wind making up 17%, solar producing 4%, and biomass with the impressive remaining 11%.

RockBLOCK selected for KTH Sweden Underwater Sensing Buoy

May 11, 2019

The Royal Institute of Technology of Sweden developed the LoTUS (long-term underwater sensing) buoy, a system for collecting oceanographic data from perhaps the most remote place on the planet - the polar region seafloor.

Iridium Network Enhancements

March 29, 2019

On March 28th 2019, Iridium announced that their new southern hemisphere ground station was brought online in the south of Chile. This new site is a significant breakthrough and improvement for the network, as it marks the first southern hemisphere station to be introduced.

Maker Buoy: Drifting buoy equipped with the RockBLOCK

March 25, 2019

The Maker Buoy is a low-cost, Arduino-based, solar-powered and open-source drifting buoy available to purchase ready-made or for the end-user to construct themselves following simple instructions.

Building Hot Shot Fire Prevention with the RockBLOCK

January 17, 2019

Knowing that his home is susceptible to bushfires, James wanted to install a system that would protect his home from any impending danger. He created the Hot Shot system – an automated, off the grid fire prevention system.

RockAIR Dual Mode Tracking

January 17, 2019

Using a locally sourced cellular SIM card, or global cellular SIM provided by us, that's loaded with cellular data, you now have the option of sending tracking reports once every 15 seconds, whenever you’re operating in cell range.

RockSTAR Alerts

January 17, 2019

Navigating to the ‘Alerts’ section within the main menu of your RockSTAR, you’ll be greeted by six alert types and an alert cancel. Here’s what each one means.

Iridium NEXT-8 Launch and the Future of Satellite Communications

January 6, 2019

Iridium is the only mobile voice and data satellite communications network that spans the entire globe pole to pole. It enables connections between people, organisations and assets to and from anywhere in the world, in real time.

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