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- Help Center Home
- Account
- Billing
- Orders
- Service Plans
- Mobile Priority (Maritime/Mobility)
- Does Starlink offer a program to exchange my current Starlink kit for a newer version?
- What is a service line?
- What is the "Roam" service plan?
- What is the rent Starlink option?
- Additional FAQs
- What is the Starlink "Residential Lite" service plan?
- What is the recommended Starlink Kit for my service plan?
- What is Starlink's fair use policy?
- What are the Starlink service plans?
- I can't find my service plan?
- What are Priority Service Plans?
- What is the Starlink family discount?
- Aviation
- Coverage & Speeds
- Installation & Activation
- Support
- Orders & Set Up
- Which aircraft types are supported for Starlink Aviation?
- How is the Starlink Aviation Kit installed?
- Where is Starlink Aviation service available?
- Where is Starlink authorized for in-motion Aviation use?
- How do I order Starlink Aviation?
- What are Aviation Service Bulletins?
- Flights Dashboard for Aviation
- What is Starlink Aviation?
- Priority (Business)
- Mobile (Roam)
- Data Amounts
- Setup & Install
- Specifications & Configuration
- Troubleshooting
How can I power my Starlink?
The Starlink Mini dish will typically consume 20-40 watts on average (15 when Idle.). You will need a USB Power Delivery (“PD”) source with a rating of 100W (20V/5A) for the Starlink Mini to operate optimally. Starlink Mini will not work with USB PD ratings below 65W (12-48V).
You can also power the dish with a battery. So long as it meets the Starlink Mini power requirements and the FAA rules regarding carriage of batteries onboard an aircraft. The Starlink Mini can also runs on 110VAC or 12-48VDC, 60W.
Note: Starlink now offers a USB-C to Barrel Jack Cable Accessory in the Starlink Shop. For more information, please refer to the Starlink Mini Specification Sheet.
If you cannot safely install the Starlink Kit, do not install it and seek professional assistance.
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