New 2-way satellite communicator for teams to stay connected

The Trackplot Mobile App and Bivy Stick allow your teams to maintain communication even when they do not have mobile coverage.

August 11, 2026
3 photographs, the first showing a woman with a Bivy Stick 2-way satellite communicator secured by a carabiner to her rucksack whilst she is walking; the second showing the Trackplot Mobile App on a smartphone connecting using Bluetooth to a Bivy Stick, and the third showing a man wearing a hard hat and high vis vest 2-way messaging using his Trackplot Mobile App and Bivy Stick.

Trackplot is delighted to launch a new 2-way satellite communicator, the Bivy Stick, so your teams can maintain communication even when they do not have mobile coverage.

Smart integration with Trackplot’s Mobile App means the Bivy Stick turns your mobile phone into a satellite communication device.

Photograph of Trackplot Mobile App on a smartphone next to an icon of a mobile phone mast with a photograph of a Bivy Stick 2-way satellite communicator next to an icon of a communication satellite.

This hybrid 2-way communication enables:

  • Team liaison

    Team members can liaise whilst out in the field.

  • Robust messaging capabilities

    Enabling communications at off-grid sites.

  • Reliable communications

    Essential for critical operations.

  • Co-ordinate tasks

    By sending and receiving messages seamlessly.

  • Improve safety

    Let colleagues know you’re okay.

  • Boost efficiency

    Increase the efficiency of your lone workers.

Functionality

  • Bespoke 2-way messaging
  • Check-in to confirm Proof of Life
  • Check-out
  • Assist
  • Track
  • SOS
  • Custom Mobile App functions such as Timed Activity, 1 Hour High Risk, Onsite and Leaving site, Drive

 

Use cases

  • Severe weather and flooding management
  • Hydro-electric projects
  • Wind farm inspection and maintenance
  • Powerline inspections
  • Infrastructure inspection and maintenance
  • Forestry surveys, tree planting and harvesting
  • Ecological surveys
  • Estates co-ordinating shooting and fishing events

Specification

  • Battery type

    Non-hazmat 1450 mAh Lithium Ion Polymer

  • Battery life

    Approximately 100 hours with standard operation or 80 hours with Tracking switched on

  • Charging type

    USB-C

  • Water rating

    IPX7

  • Drop rating

    MIL-STD 810

  • Weight

    100 g

  • Size

    11.35 cm (L) x 4.7 c, (W) x 2.11 (D)

  • Wireless Connectivity

    Bluetooth® 4, BLE

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