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Wouldn't it be easier to use Starlink or am I missing something?

• fragmede 4mo ago
  Yes but Elon did some stuff Europeans don't like, so they don't want to use Starlink.
  • iefbr14 4mo ago
    They use it in the drones they build for Ukrain. Typical european..
    • Arnt 4mo ago
      One case requires long term reliability, the other is for drones that are planned to explode in the next few weeks.
• manarth 4mo ago
  Starlink requires new antenna / hardware to be fitted to the aircraft. This approach doesn't require aircraft changes (and revalidation) - aircraft use the same radios. The satellites provide a relay.
• Arnt 4mo ago
  Starlink has shut down service suddenly, surprising the customer. That's a big no for the extremely safety-minded aviation regulators. A BIG no.