Conservation

Vast areas of operation (AOO), remote territory, challenging terrain, and off-grid outposts make conservation,
active patrolling, surveillance, and camera trap monitoring a difficult and dangerous task.

From scientific monitoring and research, to Ranger drills and training, to aerial surveillance and wildlife rescue,
Ground Control’s solutions ensure data collection, monitoring and intel for real-time response. Ensuring your teams,
equipment, and wildlife are tracked and protected at all times.

Our Services for Conservation Projects

Off-Grid People, Wildlife and Vehicle Tracking

Real-Time Communication

Connect with your team, wildlife, assets, and sensors using low-cost, reliable satellite connectivity. We design and build our own satellite tracking hardware, and work with trusted third parties to ensure we offer the right device and airtime.

Tracking Platform

Track your assets – team members, wildlife, vehicles etc. – using Cloudloop Tracking, our web-based tracking platform that shows you real-time and historical location data. Or, use our APIs to pass the data through to your preferred platform.

Instant Alert Notifications

Set up geofences so you know immediately if a tracked asset moves outside of predefined areas. Receive location-stamped SOS notifications with a single button press. And/or set up time-based alerts for missed check-ins.

Rugged Tough Devices

If you need a handheld device that can handle extreme weather conditions and rough treatment, RockSTAR is for you. It has an astonishing battery life of >12 months, truly global coverage, and provides reliable, two-way communications.

Remote Surveillance Through Drones and Camera Traps

Remote Video
Surveillance

Satellite technology enables the transmission of live camera footage from storage facilities and off-grid camps, ensuring continuous surveillance and rapid response to potential threats in remote conservation zones. This ensures security even in the most isolated locations.

Remote Security Checkpoints

Controlling access to protected areas and deterring illegal activities like poaching. Using satellite connectivity, gates at these checkpoints can be remotely opened or closed, allowing for secure, real-time management of entry points in areas without cellular coverage.

Drone Connectivity & Data Transfer

Drones help monitor wildlife, track illegal activities like poaching, and assess environmental changes. When controlled via satellite, these drones can operate in remote areas beyond line-of-sight, providing real-time data and video feeds to conservation teams.

Real-Time Camera Trap Footage

Satellite-enabled remote camera traps are an effective tool in preventing poaching. These traps, combined with satellite connectivity, allow real-time monitoring in inaccessible areas, transmitting crucial data and alerts to conservationists to protect endangered species and their habitats.

70%

Using drones and camera traps has boosted poacher interceptions by 70%

40%

Asset tracking technology has optimized Ranger patrols by up to 40%

>50%

Tracking collars on elephants and rhinos have led to a 50-90% drop in poaching

Recommended Devices

Tracking and Monitoring Video / Photo Transmission Drone Control Actionable Data
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Tracking and Monitoring

How we support this sector

The GSatSolar is our lightest GPS tracker, perfect for wildlife monitoring.

The RockSTAR is a rugged handheld device, providing your control room with a remote view of Rangers, Tourists or Conservation Workers in the field.

For land-based vehicles, the RockDASH tracker provides quick access to alerts, comprehensive tracking, messaging, and IoT features such as fuel level.

Products to support this sector

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Video / Photo Transmission

How we support this sector

RockREMOTE Rugged with Videosoft allows you to connect your smart camera via USB or IP, and experience cost-effective video transfer. For remote 24-7 security, protection or enhanced video recording. Alternatively, transmit compressed images through RockREMOTE Mini.

Products to support this sector

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Drone Control

How we support this sector

For simple command and control applications, RockBLOCK 9603 has proven itself over and over again, and is used by drone manufacturers all over the world.

For more complex operations, including live data transmission and piloting Beyond Visual Line of Sight, check out the RockREMOTE Mini OEM, which is capable of communicating in close to real-time using IP.

Products to support this sector

Sensor Data Analysis

Actionable Data

How we support this sector

The RockBLOCK Switch offers capabilities for both analog and digital switching. From remote opening and closing of gating, securing borders or facilities, or the raising of alarms for hostile engagement preventing poaching, the device provides a remote trigger for instant deterrent.

The RockBLOCK Sense can automate response according to pre-set parameters from your remote sensors. Bringing to attention data points such as overheating or drought in order to action a real-time response.

Products to support this sector

“This ongoing collaboration with Ground Control and other partners is pivotal to our mission of using technology to protect endangered species and preserve biodiversity across the globe.”

Thijs Suijten – Hack the Planet

Who Uses Ground Control's Satellite Solutions for Conservation?

Aerial Surveyors

Collecting geographic and environmental data from the air over vast, often remote areas. Uploading and sharing high-resolution imagery and data in real-time, to improve decision-making and project accuracy.

Aerial Firefighters

Aerial firefighters respond to wildfires in remote areas, where communication is critical. Providing real-time updates on fire locations, weather conditions, and resources, improving coordination and response.

Park Rangers

For patrol and protection of conservation areas, often in isolated regions. Maintaining communication with headquarters, receiving alerts, and coordinating responses in real-time, ensures wildlife and personnel safety and effective response.

Border Patrol

Park and Reserve border patrols monitor and secure protected areas from illegal activities. Quickly responding to and reporting suspicious activities, receiving real-time surveillance data, and coordinating enforcement actions.

Operations Managers

Overseeing the logistics of conservation projects in remote areas. Requires asset tracking, managing teams, monitoring wildlife and ensuring project efficiency.

Wildlife

Monitoring endangered species in remote areas relies on continuous data to track movements and health. Utilizing camera traps, GPS/GNSS collars tracking software and communications for real-time insight and protection of endangered species.

Scientists / Researchers

Gathering critical environmental data and monitoring ecosystems in remote locations provides habitat and wildlife protection.

Conservation Communities

Working to protect natural resources and biodiversity. Community collaboration, sharing best practices among geographically dispersed groups builds global conservation efforts.

Remote Conservation Tracking and Remote Monitoring in Action

Can we Support Your Conservation Efforts with Satellite Connectivity?

For a solution that supports your conservation efforts and provides efficient and effective remote tracking and connectivity…

Simply complete the form and one of our team will respond within one working day with objective, expert advice.

If you prefer to speak to someone directly, call us on +44 (0) 1452 751940 (Europe, Asia, Africa) or +1.805.783.4600 (North and South America).

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