Truly Global Asset Tracking
When assets and workers travel off-grid, pole-to-pole coverage via satellite makes a material difference. Continue to drive efficiencies and increase safety, across all borders, at all times.
Remote Worker Tracking
Vehicle Tracking
Aircraft Tracking
Vessel TrackingRemote Worker Tracking
When you have workers in remote, hostile environments, you can’t compromise on your team’s safety. Ground Control’s RockSTAR enables you to track, communicate with, and coordinate your remote workers when they’re outside of cellular connectivity.
Vehicle Tracking
The RockDASH is a truly global tracking device designed for permanent or carry-on use on land vehicles. Delivering seamless coverage via cellular and satellite connectivity, you’re able to reliably monitor vehicle fleet data at all times.
Aircraft Tracking
Our carry-on, carry-off RockAIR device is specifically designed for aircraft tracking. Leveraging the Iridium satellite network and cellular connectivity when available, you are able to receive continuous, accurate GPS coordinates.
Vessel Tracking
Our services provide fleets with a virtually real-time view of each vessel’s location, and we’ve worked closely with regulatory bodies to ensure that our system’s data output is compatible with government requirements across the globe.
“We[…] chose to integrate with Ground Control because of their justified reputation for reliability, and the ease of integration with our software.”
Kylan Diprose, Director
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Explore Asset Tracking Devices
RockFLEET
The global tracking device is specially designed for permanent installation on marine vessels and land vehicles, and is both waterproof and ruggedised for durability. It also features an optional LTE Narrowband unit, enabling it to utilise terrestrial networks whenever available.
- Power Consumption (transmit): 500mA max
- Dimensions: 4.7″ diameter x 1.96″ height
- Ingress Rating: IP68
RockSTAR
The RockSTAR is a highly durable and dependable handheld tracker that operates on the Iridium network. It is specially designed for extended use in harsh environments and serves as a worldwide communication and tracking system. With the RockSTAR, you can transmit and receive brief messages from any location on the planet, as long as there is an unobstructed view of the sky.
- Battery Life: up to 12 months
- Dimensions: 7″ x 3″ x 1.4″
- Ingress Rating: IP67
Explorer 323
The Explorer 323 offers reliable and robust connectivity in harsh environments. It is designed to be easily installed on the roof of any vehicle using the optional mag-mount rubberised feet and can be powered from a standard 12v/24v vehicle power port. Users can stay connected and communicate via satellite even in remote areas where traditional networks are unavailable.
- Power Consumption (transmit): 35W max
- Dimensions: 12.7″ diameter x 3.82″ height
- Ingress Rating: IP66
RockAIR
The RockAIR is a global tracking and messaging device that can be installed on the dashboard of light aircraft, rotorcraft, and land-based vehicles. It is designed to provide reliable tracking and communication capabilities even in remote locations. With built-in LTE Narrowband, it can also use terrestrial networks when available.
- Power Consumption (transmit): 700mA max
- Dimensions: 3.9″ x 4.7″ x 0.98″
- Ingress Rating: n/a, intended for in-cockpit use
Iridium GO!
The Iridium GO allows users to enjoy uninterrupted global coverage for their smartphones, enabling them to make and receive calls, send and receive instant messages, send and receive emails, share files, and track GPS location, among many other features.
- Battery Life: 16 hours standby
- Dimensions: 4.5″ x 3.25″ x 1.25″
- Ingress Rating: IP65
Building Your Own Tracking Device?
With the RockBLOCK, you can easily add plug-and-play satellite communication to your tracking device. The device provides pole-to-pole coverage and allows you to receive data via email or directly to your web service. It's a reliable and convenient solution for those looking to incorporate satellite communication into their tracking devices.
Iridium SBD Coverage Map
Iridium SBD airtime is utilized by the RockSTAR, RockAIR, RockFLEET and Iridium GO! devices.
The Iridium satellite constellation is in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) which presents several benefits for IoT applications. The main benefit is latency; as these satellites are much closer to Earth than satellites in geostationary orbit, the ping time is typically less than one second.
The Iridium satellite network is also ideal for mobile applications, as antennas are omni-directional, and do not need to be pointed; their data will be accepted by the passing satellite and then ‘handed off’ to the next satellite, delivering 100% seamless coverage.
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Short Burst Data & Iridium GO! Service Plans and Pricing
For more information about our SBD Service Plans, please visit our dedicated Iridium SBD Pricing page. Likewise, head to our Iridium GO! Service Plans page, for full details of our Iridium GO! airtime pricing, including pre-paid services.
Satellite airtime isn’t cheap, and we pride ourselves on delivering great value for our customers. So, rather than having a small number of plans that will either see you rack up expensive overage fees, or pay for data you don’t use, we tailor our plans to every customer. These are example plans only; let us know what your data requirements are and we’ll make a plan that suits you.
Also, please note that our annual plans are available for any SBD device; our Pay-As-You-Go plans are exclusive to Ground Control manufactured devices.
Our pay-as-you-go plans offer great flexibility for development purposes, and are available for the RockBLOCK 9602 and RockBLOCK 9603 plug-and-play satellite transceivers, the RockSTAR personal tracking device, RockFLEET vehicle tracking device, and the RockAIR aircraft tracking device.
Line rental allows the SBD device to exchange information with the Iridium satellite network. Credits are used each time you transmit.
Line rental allows the SBD device to exchange information with the Iridium satellite network. Credits are used each time you transmit. One credit is used per 50 bytes (or part thereof) of message sent or received. One credit is also used if you check your mailbox and there are no messages waiting (a mailbox check).
Be sure to check out our SBD Pricing page for full details of our Pay-As-You-Go service plans.
Ground Control offers two airtime service plans for the Iridium GO!: a monthly service plan with data minutes included, and a variable rate for voice calls, or a prepaid service which gives you a fixed number of data and voice minutes, with the option to roll over unused minutes if the service is renewed. We’ve listed some of our monthly service plans here; please visit our Iridium GO! airtime pricing page for full details.
BGAN M2M Coverage Map
BGAN M2M airtime is utilized by the Cobham Explorer 323.
The launch of the Inmarsat I-6 F1 in December 2021 is a significant development for the company. It is a dual-band satellite that supports both L-Band and Ka-Band frequencies. The I-6 F1 will be followed by the I-6 F2 in 2023. This launch will allow Inmarsat to easily handle four times the amount of traffic that the network currently supports, which will result in faster speeds and increased reliability of service. Additionally, the new satellites provide greater coverage, making it easier for users to access the network from more locations around the world.
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BGAN Service Plans and Pricing
For more information about our BGAN M2M Service Plans, please visit our dedicated Inmarsat BGAN M2M Pricing page.
Benefits of Partnering with Ground Control
Asset Tracking Case Studies
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January 9, 2023RockSTAR Provides Vital Tracking Telemetry for Soldiers and Ultra Runners
How JCSys customized the RockSTAR to provide end-to-end, real-time, global tracking capabilities for our Armed Forces & ultra-marathon events.
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July 25, 2022Effortless cloud-based fleet tracking with v2track
When you combine the tracking and communication capabilities of the RockAIR, RockSTAR and RockFLEET devices with v2track’s innovative and constantly improved software solution, you have an end-to-end solution for fleet tracking, anywhere in the world.
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February 2, 2022Enhanced Real-time Tracking and Communications with TracPlus
TracPlus is the trusted real-time tracking and communication platform used by first responders, government agencies, militaries, and other critical operators around the world. Their platform has been developed to deliver situational awareness to first responders, irrespective of who owns the asset, what the asset is, who provides the tracking, or what the platform or signal type is – be it radio, cellular or satellite.
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July 21, 2021Aviation Trackers for Search and Rescue
Aviation is considered one of the safest methods of travel, but with technical or human error, mistakes and accidents can still happen, leaving pilots and passengers in need of rescue.
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January 31, 2018RockAIR Approved by United States Fire Service
The RockAIR brings satellite and cellular tracking together in a portable carry-on, carry-off form factor at a much lower cost than traditional dual-mode solutions.
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July 12, 2018RockFLEET Approved by Queensland for VMS
The proven RockFLEET global tracking and messaging system, manufactured by Ground Control, has been selected as one of four approved devices in a mandated scheme to install a Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) to all commercial fishing boats in Queensland, Australia.
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