Source type: Vendor product announcement. All size, cost, performance, encoding, carrier, and availability claims below are XB Station’s statements from the February 2026 press materials. They are not independently verified here. Launch-day urgency language has been removed.
Dateline (as in press PDF): [DA NANG, VIETNAM] — [February 16, 2026]
XB Station announced the release of XBLINK MINI — which the company calls the industry’s most cost-effective, ultra-compact 4G LTE connectivity solution built to redefine BVLOS drone operations. The company states that as deployments scale across delivery, public safety, and industrial missions, the product is intended as a core element of BVLOS operations — enabling scalable automation, reliable live streaming, and multi-drone control over cellular networks.
According to XB Station, XBLINK MINI is designed for seamless integration across the drone ecosystem (ArduPilot/PX4) — from small tactical platforms to scalable BVLOS fleets.
Company-stated highlights
1) “The World’s Smallest 4G Module for Drones” (vendor claim)
XBLINK MINI is optimized for minimal space, maximum mobility, and real deployment readiness — especially for compact platforms where every gram and millimeter matters. (Wording from company materials; size ranking not independently verified.)
2) Advantage Encoding™ (AE™) (vendor claim)
XBLINK MINI is the first product in the XBLINK lineup powered by Advantage Encoding™ (AE™) — delivering low-latency, crystal-clear real-time video streaming, designed specifically for mission-critical operations. (Company description.)
Technical overview (as stated by XB Station)
- Seamless Integration: Plug & Play with Pixhawk, fully compatible with MissionPlanner and QGroundControl
- Global Cellular Connectivity: Broad LTE-FDD/TDD band support, works with most carriers worldwide
- Wide Power Input: 3-6s battery
Cloud features for BVLOS operations at scale (as stated by XB Station)
- RTK NTRIP: RTK corrections via NTRIP for high-accuracy positioning.
- Secondary Pilot: Additional pilot access for training and mission support.
- Stream Sharing: Share live video via web app for real-time team viewing.
Pricing and availability
The February 2026 press materials stated a special launch price of $349, a retail price of $499, and availability limited to the first 50 units.
As of July 16, 2026, XB Station’s public product page still displayed $499, while the linked store listing showed $699. UAS News is treating the lower launch-period figures as expired historical marketing claims rather than current pricing.
Purchase links reviewed July 16, 2026:
- Product page: https://xbstation.com/product/xblink-mini
- Store listing: https://store.xbstation.com/xblink-minilite
Specifications support (not article body): Company referenced XB Mini One Page.pdf as technical specifications and integration guide. Use that PDF for optional fact-box specs only after claim attribution; do not publish the one-pager as a standalone news article.
Closing statement from press materials (vendor language retained, attributed)
XB Station stated it was announcing the official release of XBLINK MINI — which it describes as the industry’s most cost-effective and ultra-compact 4G LTE connectivity solution, designed to redefine how drones connect, stream, and operate beyond visual line of sight. The company said that as drone applications scale across delivery, long-range inspection, public safety, and industrial operations, XBLINK MINI is built for high-stakes real-world missions.