Which drone SIM card do you need?
| If you need | Choose | Coverage | Plans (per month) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drones, farm machinery and GPS trackers | Multi-Network IoT SIM 500MB, UK & EU | Multi-network in the UK and EU | 3 months £3.5024 months £3.25 |
| Commercial drones and UAV telemetry | Drone eSIM 10GB, UK & EU | Multi-network in the UK and EU | 3 months £19.9912 months £19.0024 months £17.88 |
Prices are per SIM per month, and the 24-month term has the lowest monthly price. All prices exclude VAT and delivery.
Why a drone needs mobile data
Radio control has a limited range. A mobile data connection adds telemetry, live tracking and video backhaul over a wider area, which helps with inspections, surveying and monitoring work.
Drone eSIM or physical SIM?
Choose the eSIM if your drone or flight controller supports eSIM. Choose the physical IoT SIM for equipment with a standard SIM slot, such as trackers and farm machinery. Both use more than one network, which helps because a drone moves between areas where different networks are strongest. See how multi-network SIM cards work, or browse all IoT and M2M SIM cards.
GleeSim Connect has supplied business connectivity since 2006 and is based in Livingston, Scotland, supporting customers across the UK. Not sure which plan fits? Contact our team or read our SIM and connectivity FAQs.
Drone SIM FAQs
Why use a multi-network SIM in a drone?
A drone moves across areas where different networks are strongest. A multi-network SIM connects to the strongest one available.
Does a drone SIM work outside the UK?
Both plans cover the UK and the EU.
How much data does a drone need?
Telemetry and tracking use little data, so 500MB can be enough. Live video needs much more, which is what the 10GB eSIM is for.
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