Satellai debuts dog tracker and collar with satellite connectivity. Photo: Satellai

Satellai, a new startup offering AI-integrated pet solutions, is launching a series of new products to bring the benefits of satellite connectivity for pet tracking. The company announced the launches, Jan. 7.

The company is launching the Satellai Dog Tracker, designed for extended outdoor activities like camping and hiking. It features the Qualcomm 9205S Modem. To enable global connectivity, including in remote areas without terrestrial cellular coverage, the tracker relies on the 3GPP Release 17 standards that incorporate satellite, or non-terrestrial networks (NTN).  Skylo is working with Satellai to provide the trackers with access to 680 global networks across more than 180 countries.

The product allows pet owners to map virtual boundaries with a dual antenna and a multi-constellation satellite positioning system to deliver precise tracking, even in areas with low connectivity where old generation GPS collars could not work. Utilizing Mapbox’s advanced mapping platform, the collar allows users to manage virtual boundaries with ease, supporting overlapping and nested fences.

“Around 10% of all pet dogs will be lost every year in the United States. To make sure that our beloved companions return home safely, the Satellai Tracker and the Satellai Collar use satellite and AI technologies to accurately relay their positions and status at all times. They’re designed to be durable, weather resistant, and comfortable, so your pets will love to wear them, too,” Mark Mao, founder and CEO of SATELLAI, said in a statement.