Yusuke Watanabe is a nature guide in Aso, Kumamoto, Japan, where he grew up and now helps promote tourism of the area.
He values being able to share the stunning scenery of his homeland with others around the world. It also helps him promote his business. But working in remote areas, like the famous Mount Aso or one of the area’s many hot springs, makes it hard to find a reliable signal. Once he started using Starlink, he had reliable WiFi to instantly share the beautiful images and videos he captures with his guests. Access to real-time weather updates and other information also helps him make better risk assessments to keep his clients safe.
Internet from space for global explorers
Internet and cellular service isn’t just hard to find in the places drone videographer Islay Petrie travels for work. Often, the infrastructure doesn’t even exist. But with Starlink, she can stay connected while exploring the globe, whether that’s capturing Icelandic volcanos erupting, soaring high above Italy’s Dolomite Mountains, or researchi...
Internet from space for flood relief in Germany
In July 2021, Western Germany experienced one of the country’s deadliest natural disasters when record flooding ravaged the regions of Ahrweiler, Euskirchen, Eschweiler, Stolberg, and Erftstadt. Large swaths of these areas were left without internet and cell service, making it difficult for residents to connect with friends and family. Roughly ...