Agriculture
Satellite connectivity helps farms and agricultural technology providers collect data, track assets and manage equipment beyond dependable cellular coverage. Ground Control provides hardware and services for connecting sensors, livestock, machinery and autonomous systems across remote and widely dispersed operations.
From low power monitoring and scheduled updates to larger data transfers and interactive control, the right solution depends on data volume, urgency, power availability and how the equipment will be deployed.
Smarter Connectivity for Modern Agriculture
Connectivity Beyond Cellular
Keep sensors, livestock and equipment connected across remote fields, grazing areas and agricultural estates.
Efficient Remote Monitoring
Collect crop, soil, weather and equipment data without relying on frequent manual checks.
Better Use of Water and Inputs
Use timely field data to support more precise irrigation, fertilization and resource management.
Flexible Integration
Add satellite connectivity to existing sensors, platforms and machinery using embedded, enclosed or gateway hardware.
Recommended Devices
Sensors and Remote Monitoring
RockBLOCK RTU connects directly to analog, digital and serial sensors, with local logging, processing and cellular or satellite transmission. RockBLOCK 9603 and RockBLOCK Plus suit compact, low data applications, while RockBLOCK 9704 and RockBLOCK Plus 9704 support richer telemetry and larger messages.
Livestock, Vehicle and Asset Tracking
GSatSolar and SmartOne C provide low maintenance tracking for livestock, trailers and other unpowered assets. RockFLEET supports permanent installation on tractors, harvesters and farm vehicles, while RockSTAR provides portable tracking, messaging and SOS support for people working remotely.
Autonomous Systems and IP Connectivity
RockREMOTE UAV and RockREMOTE UAV OEM provide compact Certus 100 IP connectivity for agricultural robots, UAVs and other systems requiring more frequent data transfer or remote access. RockREMOTE Rugged adds satellite and cellular connectivity for more complex field gateways and control applications.
Applications for Satellite IoT in Agriculture
Soil, Crop and Weather Monitoring
Transmit soil moisture, temperature, humidity, rainfall and other field measurements from locations beyond terrestrial coverage.
Precision Irrigation
Use sensor data and remote control to apply water where and when it is needed, reducing waste and supporting crop health.
Livestock Tracking and Welfare
Monitor location, movement and selected health indicators across remote grazing areas, with alerts when behavior changes unexpectedly.
Machinery and Equipment Monitoring
Track tractors, harvesters and specialist equipment while collecting operating hours, status and maintenance data.
Grain, Silo and Tank Monitoring
Receive scheduled level, temperature and environmental readings to support storage management and logistics.
Autonomous Vehicles and UAVs
Maintain tracking, telemetry and command links for agricultural robots, drones and unmanned machinery beyond cellular coverage.
Environmental and Compliance Monitoring
Collect runoff, water quality, chemical and air-quality data for sustainability programs and regulatory reporting.
Resilient Backup Communications
Use satellite alongside cellular connectivity to keep critical data moving when terrestrial service becomes weak or unavailable.
FAQs About Satellite IoT in Water Utilities
In many cases, yes. Our devices can connect through serial, Ethernet, analog, digital or other standard interfaces, depending on the equipment already installed.
No. Routine readings and scheduled updates can often use low power messaging, while urgent alerts, remote control and more frequent data transfer may require higher capacity messaging or an IP connection.
Yes. Hybrid devices can use cellular where it is available and switch to satellite when coverage becomes weak or unavailable.
Cloudloop Data can receive message-based data and route it into your preferred systems using APIs, webhooks, MQTT and other supported integrations.
Yes. Cloudloop Subscription Manager provides visibility of activation, usage and expenditure, while Device Manager supports remote diagnostics and configuration for compatible IP terminals.
It depends on what you need to monitor, how much data you need to send, how quickly you need it and what power is available. Talk to us about the application and we’ll help steer you toward the most suitable hardware, network and airtime plan.
Connect Your Agricultural Operation
Tell us what you need to monitor, where it will operate and how often data must be transmitted. We’ll help you identify the right hardware, connectivity service and data management approach.
Call, email hello@groundcontrol.com, or complete the form and we’ll be in touch within one working day.