Getting started with satellite connectivity
We have a huge amount of respect for the developers, educators and enthusiasts who utilize our services for creative and often unique applications. We’re proud that we’ve helped hundreds of academic research projects and hobbyists take their first steps connecting devices via satellite.
From schools using smart buoys to help contain oil spills, to launching high altitude balloons into space; sending autonomous boats across the oceans to piloting drones beyond visual line of sight – Ground Control’s reliable, robust, well-priced solutions make pole-to-pole connectivity possible.
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Introducing the RockBLOCK range
Probably the best entry level product Ground Control has to offer hobbyists and educators is the RockBLOCK range of products: the RockBLOCK 9602 MK2, the RockBLOCK 9603, designed for smaller enclosures, and the fully waterproof and robust RockBLOCK Plus.
The RockBLOCK products are compatible with Arduino, Windows, Mac and Linux computers, including Raspberry PI, and many other platforms with serial or USB ports. They connect users to the Iridium Low Earth Orbit satellite constellation, allowing coverage anywhere on Earth.
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If you need any help...
If you prefer, you can purchase the Rock series of products directly via our website, and then register the device / purchase your airtime when you're ready; it's completely possible to self-serve.