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Starlink terminals restore high-speed aerial drone flight capability

Bottom line

Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov claims Starlink terminals have been updated to support speeds up to 160 km/h, restoring full aerial drone flight capabilities previously disrupted by SpaceX restrictions.

Why it matters

Restoration of high-speed datalinks is critical for Ukrainian FPV and reconnaissance drone operations, directly impacting their ability to conduct effective strikes and ISR missions against Russian forces.

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  1. SpaceX restricts Starshield terminal speeds, disrupting Ukrainian drone datalinks
  2. Starlink terminals restore high-speed aerial drone flight capability (this page)
Following reports that SpaceX restricted Starshield terminal speeds, disrupting Ukrainian drone datalinks, former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov asserts that Starlink terminals are now gradually restoring operation at speeds up to 160 km/h. This update reportedly enables stable aerial drone flights, countering previous connectivity issues. The claim suggests a technical resolution to the datalink limitations affecting Ukrainian unmanned systems.

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    Экс-министр обороны Украины сообщил о восстановлении работы Starlink на скорости до 160 км/ч Михаил Федоров заявил, что работа терминалов Starlink в движении со скоростью до 160 км/ч постепенно восстанавливается. По его словам, это позволит возобновить полеты…

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Robot War (2026). Starlink terminals restore high-speed aerial drone flight capability. Hetzner OSINT, 16 October 2026. https://robotwar.io/osint-hetzner/2026-10-16--starlink-terminals-restore-high-speed-aerial-drone-flight-capability/

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  title = {Starlink terminals restore high-speed aerial drone flight capability},
  author = {Robot War},
  howpublished = {\url{https://robotwar.io/osint-hetzner/2026-10-16--starlink-terminals-restore-high-speed-aerial-drone-flight-capability/}},
  year = {2026},
  note = {Hetzner OSINT finding B3}
}

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