Your AI Assistant via SMS and Satellite Messaging

Ask questions, plan, troubleshoot, and look things up — all by text. Add Trip / Mission Context once, and SatAI includes it with every request so answers stay relevant in the field.

Add context once and keep responses grounded in your real trip details. Example: “Trip: PCT Section H, days 4–7. Route: Rainy Pass to Stehekin. Goal: daily mileage and water planning.”

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See It in Action

Real examples from the field — all from a single text message.

General Q&A
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How do I treat a blister in the field?
Clean the area, dry it, and apply a hydrocolloid/blister bandage. If it’s large and painful, drain with a sterile needle at the edge, keep the skin flap, add antibiotic ointment, and cover. Replace dressing daily.
What should I pack in a small first-aid kit?
Basics: blister care, gauze + tape, antiseptic wipes, tweezers, pain reliever, antihistamine, anti-diarrheal, elastic wrap, and a few meds you personally need.
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Ask anything and get clear, practical answers by text.

Planning & Navigation
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Estimate time: 6.5 miles with 2,200 ft gain
Rule of thumb: 2 mph on flat + 30 min per 1,000 ft gain. That’s ~3.25 hr for distance + ~1.1 hr for gain ≈ 4.5 hours. Add buffer for packs, breaks, or rough terrain.
Convert 3.2 km to miles
3.2 km is about 2.0 miles.
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Get quick estimates, conversions, and planning help from anywhere.

Local Info
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Yosemite backcountry camping — do I need a permit?
Yes. Yosemite wilderness camping requires a Wilderness Permit (by trailhead). Bear canister required; camp at least 100 ft from water/trails.
Can I have a campfire in Yosemite wilderness above 9,600 ft?
No — campfires are prohibited above 9,600 ft in Yosemite wilderness. Use a stove. Text your trailhead or coordinates and I’ll pull current restrictions/orders and summarize what’s allowed.
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Look up rules, closures, advisories, and other details when you need them.

Mission Context Workflow

Set context in your account dashboard, then ask by text from the field.

1) Account Dashboard: Trip / Mission Context

Your Context

Saved in the web dashboard and automatically included with every SatAI request.

Mission: Storm restoration in North Georgia, Mar 25–27.
Team: 4 line crews + 2 supervisors.
Constraints: intermittent LTE, road closures, 12-hour shifts.
Goal: prioritize outage clusters and safe routing between substations.
Save Context

This is managed in your logged-in account on the SatAI dashboard.

2) Field Text Conversation (iPhone/Satellite)
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Give me a shift-start plan for today.
Using your saved mission context for North Georgia storm restoration: start with highest-customer outages near open roads. Assign Crew 1-2 to substations, Crew 3 to feeder faults, Crew 4 to scout blocked routes.
Add 2 safety reminders for wet conditions.
1) Treat downed lines as energized until verified isolated. 2) Require slip/fall checks at each job site before deployment and after weather shifts.
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No extra setup by text. The saved dashboard context is applied automatically in conversation.

How It Works

Get started in under two minutes.

1

Sign Up

Create your account to get started and begin texting in minutes.

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Authenticate

Text your username and PIN to our number to link your phone. This only takes one message.

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Start Texting

Ask any question and get AI-powered answers. Add your Trip / Mission Context in your account, then text naturally from satellite messengers, iPhones via satellite, or any phone — even with zero cell coverage.

Features

Everything you need in the field, delivered through the simplicity of SMS.

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AI-Powered Answers

Ask anything and get clear, practical answers. Powered by Google Gemini with OpenAI fallback.

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Regulations & Local Info

Look up rules, permits, closures, and advisories for the area you’re in — without needing cell service.

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Trip / Mission Context

Save trip details once — route, location, timing, goals, or conditions — and SatAI includes that context with every request. Follow-ups still work naturally.

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Works on Any Phone

No app needed. Works from satellite messengers, iPhones via satellite, or any phone that can send a text. Built for areas with zero cell coverage.

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Real-Time Search

Answers grounded in live Google Search results when you need up-to-date info.

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Secure & Private

Sessions auto-expire after 7 days. Your data is encrypted and never shared with third parties.

What People Are Saying

Real users, real experiences.

"We were days off-grid with no service. I texted SatAI from my satellite messenger for quick answers, planning help, and local rules. It saved us time and guesswork."

Jake R.
Backcountry Traveler

"The best part is the follow-ups. I can ask a question, clarify, and keep going without starting over. It feels like a real assistant — via text."

Sarah K.
Remote Adventurer

"I used it for unit conversions, checklists, and quick lookups while traveling with no coverage. Simple, fast, and dependable."

Mike D.
Field Crew

"Being able to text an AI assistant from a satellite connection is wild. It’s the closest thing to having the internet in your pocket when you don’t."

Chris P.
iPhone Satellite User

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before getting started.

Any device that can send and receive SMS text messages. This includes smartphones, basic phones, and satellite messengers. If it can text, it works with SatAI.
Yes. SatAI works with any satellite messenger that supports two-way text messaging, including the Garmin inReach Mini and Explorer, ZOLEO, and SPOT X. It also works with iPhone satellite messaging (iPhone 14 and later) — just send a text to our number and you'll get a response back through your device. No app or internet connection required.
Satellite messengers relay your texts through satellite networks instead of cell towers. When you send a message to SatAI, your device transmits it via satellite, and our service receives it just like a regular text. The AI-generated response is sent back the same way. iPhones with satellite messaging work the same way — no cell signal or Wi-Fi needed.
We offer two monthly plans: Minimum ($5/mo, pay $0.50 per message) and Premium ($30/mo, 150 messages included). All plans are billed monthly through Stripe and can be changed or cancelled at any time.
Absolutely. You can cancel your subscription at any time from your account dashboard or the Stripe billing portal. You'll continue to have access until the end of your current billing period.