Discuss: Tesla Cybercab Spotted Testing with Starlink Dish

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As Tesla ramps up Cybercab testing, one of its purpose-built robotaxis has been spotted on public roads equipped with what appears to be a Starlink Mini dish… Read More

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As Tesla ramps up Cybercab testing, one of its purpose-built robotaxis has been spotted on public roads equipped with what appears to be a Starlink Mini dish

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[PrescottAZRichard]

Nifty. Does Starlink do better with cloudy skies than satellite services like Dish?

 

[Procal]

Nifty. Does Starlink do better with cloudy skies than satellite services like Dish?

That is a great question that I’d also like the answer to, along with also wanting to know how it does being mounted externally like that with wind, rain, hail, rocks, etc.

 

[ALIEN SUPERSTAR]

That is a great question that I’d also like the answer to, along with also wanting to know how it does being mounted externally like that with wind, rain, hail, rocks, etc.

i’m thinking this is just a crude testing phase. if they decide to include it in Cybercab, i’m sure it will be much more seamless, less visible, and durable.

 

[PrescottAZRichard]

Definitely a crude testing phase, that’s a good way to put it.
Here’s what Grok responded when asked about weather. This is the last paragraph- Bottom line: Plain cloud cover is rarely an issue for Starlink—it’s one of its advantages over legacy satellite services. Severe storms with heavy precipitation are the main concern, but even then, impacts are usually brief and less disruptive than with traditional options. Performance can vary by location, dish placement (clear sky view is best), and local weather intensity. For the latest official details, check Starlink’s support site.