Iridium Pilot® (Discontinued)

Manufacturer : Iridium

Model : BDU: 9701 / ADU: 9801

Services: Iridium OpenPort®

  • DISCONTINUED as of 06/2020

  • Truly Global, Pole-to-Pole Coverage

  • Up to Three (3) Simultaneous Voice Lines

  • Easy to Install

  • Ideal for Crew Calling and Bridge Communications

Iridium Pilot
Iridium Pilot mounted on a ship
Iridium Pilot in use for Arctic expedition
Iridium Pilot
Iridium Pilot mounted on a ship
Iridium Pilot in use for Arctic expedition

Iridium Pilot® (Discontinued)


Manufacturer : Iridium

Model : BDU: 9701 / ADU: 9801

Services: Iridium OpenPort®

  • DISCONTINUED as of 06/2020

  • Truly Global, Pole-to-Pole Coverage

  • Up to Three (3) Simultaneous Voice Lines

  • Easy to Install

  • Ideal for Crew Calling and Bridge Communications

Iridium Pilot installed on a ship

Delivering Value, Performance, & Durability at Sea

Built to perform in tough conditions, Iridium Pilot® delivers reliable global broadband data and voice connectivity in one low-cost platform — keeping ships and crews connected when they need it most.

Built for the Toughest Conditions

Iridium Pilot is uniquely engineered to keep ships connected in blazing sun, frigid cold and high winds, over the Earth’s entire surface; open ocean or polar regions.

  • Truly Global Coverage
  • Ideal for primary and VSAT companion communications anywhere in the world, including polar regions, harbors, and ports

  • Multiple Voice Lines
  • Three (3) independent phone lines available with ability to separate business calls from crew welfare

  • Easy To Install
  • The lightweight, low profile omnidirectional antenna can be easily mounted at any convenient location on deck

  • Broadband Data
  • Delivers Iridium OpenPort® broadband services with speeds up to 134 Kbps

  • Weather Resilient Communications
  • Iridium’s L-band connectivity performs even in adverse or harsh weather conditions at sea

Iridium Pilot photograph

Related Case Studies

Iridium Pilot® Aids Antarctic Rescue of Stranded American Scientists

Argentina’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs facilitated a remote rescue mission using a naval icebreaker with Iridium Pilot.

Iridium® Keeps Climate Researchers Connected in the South Pole

Iridium’s tracking and communication devices provide a dynamic toolkit for conducting and relaying critical findings.

Related Case Studies

Argentina’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs facilitated a remote rescue mission using a naval icebreaker with Iridium Pilot.

Product Specifications and Certifications

Technical Specifications

Antenna Iridium Pilot® (Discontinued)
Mechanical
Weight 12500 g -
Environmental
Operating Temperature Range -30 to 70 ℃ -
Ingress Protection IP56 -
Network
Telephony - Yes

Certifications

  • FCC Part 15B
  • CE
  • IC
  • ANATEL
  • Australia
  • Italy
  • Mexico
  • Japan
  • Peru
  • Russia
  • Ukraine

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Document Name
Iridium Anti-Piracy - Brochure (CHN)
File Name
BR_Iridium_Anti-Piracy Brochure_CHN_DEC11(1).pdf
Vendor
Iridium
Description
Brochure highlighting Iridium's anti-piracy services in Chinese.
File Type
PDF
File Size
6.19 MB
File Version
1.0
Version Date
January 17, 2018
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Document Name
Iridium Anti-Piracy - Brochure (ENG)
File Name
BR_Iridium_Anti-Piracy Brochure_ENG_JUL11(1).pdf
Vendor
Iridium
Description
Brochure highlighting Iridium's anti-piracy services in English.
File Type
PDF
File Size
628.51 KB
File Version
1.0
Version Date
January 17, 2018
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Document Name
Iridium Global Service Program - Service Location Map
File Name
BR_Iridium Global Service Program_Map_MAR19.pdf
Vendor
Iridium
Description

Interactive PDF map of Iridium Global Service Program (GSP) locations around the world.

File Type
PDF
File Size
1.74 MB
File Version
2.0
Version Date
April 01, 2019
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Document Name
Iridium Pilot - Brochure (CHN)
File Name
BR_Iridium Pilot_Brochure_CHN_MAR19.pdf
Vendor
Iridium
Description

Brochure for the Iridium Pilot in Chinese

File Type
PDF
File Size
5.73 MB
File Version
2.0
Version Date
April 01, 2019
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Document Name
Iridium Pilot - Brochure (ENG)
File Name
BR_Iridium Pilot_Brochure_ENG_MAR19.pdf
Vendor
Iridium
Description

Brochure for Iridium Pilot Device in English

File Type
PDF
File Size
4.61 MB
File Version
2.0
Version Date
March 25, 2019
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Document Name
Iridium Pilot - Brochure (RUS)
File Name
BR_Iridium Pilot_Brochure_RUS_MAR19.pdf
Vendor
Iridium
Description

Brochure for the Iridium Pilot in Russian

File Type
PDF
File Size
4.96 MB
File Version
2.0
Version Date
April 01, 2019
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Document Name
Iridium Pilot - Brochure (SPA)
File Name
BR_Iridium Pilot_Brochure_SPA_MAR19.pdf
Vendor
Iridium
Description

Brochure for the Iridium Pilot in Spanish

File Type
PDF
File Size
4.52 MB
File Version
2.0
Version Date
April 01, 2019
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Case Study
Document Name
Case Study: Iridium Pilot - Keeping Climate Researchers Connected in the South Pole
File Name
CS_Iridium Pilot_Keeps Climate Researchers Connected South Pole_ACE_061121.pdf
Vendor
Iridium
Description
Case study of Iridium Pilot's use in the Antarctic Circumnavigation Expedition.
File Type
PDF
File Size
609.44 KB
File Version
2.0
Version Date
June 11, 2021
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Document Name
Case Study: Iridium Pilot Aids Antarctic Rescue
File Name
CS_Iridium Pilot_Antarctic Rescue Mission_JUL18.pdf
Vendor
Tesacom
Description

Case study highlighting how the ARA Admirante Irízar used Iridium Pilot® to connect, through voice and data, with both the coordinators afloat and the scientific personnel on the ground to aid stranded American scientists.

Service Provider: Tesacom Group
Equipment: Iridium Pilot®

File Type
PDF
File Size
724.54 KB
File Version
1.0
Version Date
July 19, 2018
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Document Name
Case Study: The Willis Resilience Expedition
File Name
CS_The Willis Resilience Expedition_OCT14(2).pdf
Vendor
Iridium
Description

Case Study - Parker Liataud, polar explorer and climate change campaigner, planned the Willis Resilience Expedition to collect data from the South Pole. Using Iridium Pilot Land Station, which is powered by Iridium OpenPort, Liataud was able to communicate during his adventures.

File Type
PDF
File Size
344.78 KB
File Version
2.0
Version Date
January 17, 2018
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Certification - Regulatory
Document Name
Iridium Australia - Asbestos Declaration
File Name
2022 Iridium Australia Asbestos Declaration - exe.pdf
Vendor
Iridium
Description
2022 Iridium Australia Asbestos Declaration for importers to Australia
File Type
PDF
File Size
168.34 KB
File Version
1.0
Version Date
February 07, 2022
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Document Name
Iridium Parts List with ECCN HTS & Origin
File Name
LGL_Iridium Parts List ECCN HTS Origin_010122(1).pdf
Vendor
Iridium
Description
Iridium Parts List with ECCN, HTS and Country of Origin
File Type
PDF
File Size
111.64 KB
File Version
5.0
Version Date
January 01, 2022
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Document Name
Iridium SIM Cards - REACH 219 Declaration
File Name
Iridium REACH 219 Declaration - SIM Cards exe.pdf
Vendor
Iridium
Description
This is the REACH 219 declaration for all Iridium SIM models, (listed in the declaration).
File Type
PDF
File Size
169.57 KB
File Version
211
Version Date
June 28, 2021
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Document Name
Iridium SIM Cards - RoHS Certificate of Compliance
File Name
Iridium RoHS Declaration - SIM Cards - exe.pdf
Vendor
Iridium
Description
This is the EU RoHS certificate for all Iridium SIM models, (listed in the declaration).
File Type
PDF
File Size
195.08 KB
File Version
RoHS 2, Annex III and IV
Version Date
June 28, 2021
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Document Name
Iridium Subscriber Equipment - TSCA Declaration
File Name
Iridium TSCA Letter - 2021-11-09 - exe.pdf
Vendor
Iridium
File Type
PDF
File Size
241.54 KB
File Version
2.0
Version Date
May 21, 2021
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Document Name
Iridium Subscriber Products - EU RoHS Certification of Compliance
File Name
Iridium Subscriber Products_EU RoHS Compliance Certificte_121922(1).pdf
Vendor
Iridium
Description
EU RoHS Certification for all Iridium Subscriber Products
File Type
PDF
File Size
251.91 KB
File Version
1.0
Version Date
December 19, 2022
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End of Life
Document Name
Iridium - Subscriber Equipment - End of Life Policy
File Name
EOL_Iridium Subscriber Equipment_End Of Life Policy_031523.pdf
Vendor
Iridium
Description

Iridium's general subscriber equipment end of life policy.

File Type
PDF
File Size
214.87 KB
File Version
2.0
Version Date
March 15, 2023
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Legal Notice
Document Name
Iridium - Satellite Subscriber - Service Policy
File Name
LGL_Iridium_Satellite Subscriber Service Policy_r1.0_SEP09.pdf
Vendor
Iridium
Description

Iridium's satellite subscriber service policy.

File Type
PDF
File Size
48.95 KB
File Version
1.0
Version Date
January 17, 2018
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Product & Service Manuals
Document Name
Iridium OpenPort - Installation Checklist
File Name
QIG_Iridium OpenPort_Installation Checklist_JUN08.pdf
Vendor
Iridium
Description

Quick installation checklist for Iridium OpenPort.

File Type
PDF
File Size
194.23 KB
File Version
1.0
Version Date
January 17, 2018
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Document Name
Iridium Pilot - Installation Guide
File Name
IG_Iridium Pilot_Installation Guide_BIM1901_MAR19.pdf
Vendor
Iridium
Description

Installation Guide for Iridium Pilot

File Type
PDF
File Size
10.96 MB
File Version
2.0
Version Date
April 01, 2019
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Document Name
Iridium Pilot - Installation Guide (RUS)
File Name
IG_Iridium Pilot_Installation Guide_BIM1901_RUS_APR19.pdf
Vendor
Iridium
Description

Installation Guide for Iridium Pilot in Russian

File Type
PDF
File Size
6.31 MB
File Version
1.0
Version Date
April 11, 2019
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Document Name
Iridium Pilot - Quick Start Guide (CHN)
File Name
QSG_Iridium Pilot_Quick Start Guide_CHN_SEP13.pdf
Vendor
Iridium
Description

Quick Start Guide for the Iridium Pilot in Chinese.

File Type
PDF
File Size
5.41 MB
File Version
1.0
Version Date
January 17, 2018
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Document Name
Iridium Pilot - Quick Start Guide (ENG)
File Name
QSG_Iridium Pilot_Quick Start Guide_ENG_OCT12.pdf
Vendor
Iridium
Description

Quick Start Guide for the Iridium Pilot in English.

File Type
PDF
File Size
1.47 MB
File Version
1.0
Version Date
January 17, 2018
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Document Name
Iridium Pilot - Quick Start Guide (RUS)
File Name
QSG_Iridium Pilot_Quick Start Guide_RUS_SEP13.pdf
Vendor
Iridium
Description

Quick Start Guide for the Iridium Pilot in Russian

File Type
PDF
File Size
5.31 MB
File Version
1.0
Version Date
January 17, 2018
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Document Name
Iridium Pilot - Quick Start Guide (SPA)
File Name
QSG_Iridium Pilot_Quick Start Guide_SPA_MAY15.pdf
Vendor
Iridium
Description

Quick Start Guide for the Iridium Pilot in Spanish.

File Type
PDF
File Size
815.28 KB
File Version
1.0
Version Date
January 17, 2018
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Jul 01, 2020
2.93 MB
Document Name
Iridium Pilot - User Manual
File Name
UM_Iridium Pilot_User Manual_070120(2).pdf
Vendor
Iridium
Description

User Manual for the Iridium Pilot

File Type
PDF
File Size
2.93 MB
File Version
3.0
Version Date
July 01, 2020
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Document Name
Iridium Pilot - User Manual (RUS)
File Name
UM_Iridium Pilot_User Manual_BUG1901_RUS_APR19.pdf
Vendor
Iridium
Description

User Manual for the Iridium Pilot in Russian

File Type
PDF
File Size
5.44 MB
File Version
1.0
Version Date
April 11, 2019
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Document Name
Iridium Product PFAS Restrictions Declaration
File Name
PFAS Declaration - executed.pdf
Description
Iridium Satellite LLC (Iridium) declares that there is no intentionally added* Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA), Long-chain perfluorocarboxylic acids (LC-PFCAs)**, Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA), Perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (PFHxS), Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) present in our products.
File Type
PDF
File Size
180.74 KB
File Version
1.0
Version Date
December 06, 2022
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Iridium Pilot® (Discontinued)

Iridium Pilot is uniquely engineered to keep ships connected in blazing sun, frigid cold and high winds, over the Earth’s entire surface; open ocean or polar regions.

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