25KM Drone/Robot Light Mini Link Price

1. Telemetry / low‑rate data (best value) — e.g. RFD900x or similar 900 MHz modems

   • Range: up to ~25–40 km LOS for telemetry (ideal conditions).

   • Throughput: hundreds of kbps (enough for telemetry, small sensor packets).

   • Price: USD $120–$300 per pair (module + antenna).

2. High‑gain PtP radio (2.4 / 5 GHz) — video capable in good LOS

   • Example: Ubiquiti PowerBeam / NanoBeam style kits (dish + radio + PoE). With high‑gain antennas and clear LOS, vendors quote 20–25 km links.

   • Throughput: Mbps (suits compressed video at low‑to‑moderate quality).

   • Price: USD $80–$400 per end for commercial PtP kits; full tuned kit (antennas + mount + cables) USD $300–1,000.

3. Tactical MIMO mini‑links (best performance, turnkey for video)

   • Example: Silvus StreamCaster / StreamCaster‑Lite or bespoke 25 km OEM bundles — designed for UAV video (robust, encrypted, meshable).

   • Throughput: multi‑Mbps, low latency (designed for live video).

   • Price: USD several thousand → tens of thousands per unit (depends on model/options).

Very‑cheap / OEM Chinese 25 km kits

• There are low‑cost 25 km “mini link” kits sold on marketplaces (optical or RF) — prices can be as low as USD $300 but reliability and documentation vary; vet thoroughly before trusting them on a mission.

What affects final price (so you budget correctly)

• Link purpose: telemetry only << compressed video << HD video.

• Antenna system: high‑gain directional antennas + ground tracker raise cost.

• Bandwidth & latency needs: video needs higher throughput and better radios.

• Regulatory / licensing: some bands need permits (cost/time).

• Integration & mounting: rugged housings, vibration mounts, power supplies, and cabling.

• Vendor & support: military/tactical vendors cost more but deliver field‑tested reliability.

Short price cheat‑sheet (ballpark, per complete end‑to‑end link)

• Telemetry only (RFD900x style): USD 250–700 (pair + antennas + cabling).

• PtP high‑gain (Ubiquiti class) for low‑res video: USD 300–1,500 (both ends + mounts).

• Tactical MIMO mini‑link (video‑grade): USD 5,000–50,000+ depending on model and options.

• Cheap OEM 25 km kits (unvetted): USD 300–1,200 (riskier).