# Communication range of the VOXL 2 mini + dongle?

Source: https://forum.modalai.com/topic/3876/communication-range-of-the-voxl-2-mini-dongle
Category: General Questions (https://forum.modalai.com/category/2/general-questions)
Posted: 2024-10-21 23:20:01 UTC by Bilal Hussain
Replies: 2 · Views: 536

## Bilal Hussain · 2024-10-21 23:20:01 UTC

What communication range is achievable with **video feedback** when using the VOXL 2 Mini with a USB expansion/Dongle mode? 

What have you guys achieved with previous projects for example? 5km? 10km?

What did you use for a ground station with those projects?

https://docs.modalai.com/expansion-design-guide/#usb-expansion-over-j3--j5

## Reply by Moderator (ModalAI staff) · 2024-10-24 23:24:11 UTC

@Bilal-Hussain Hi Bilal, USB is a wired protocol, typically limited to a few meters. The range you would achieve would be dictated by the radio, and not the USB interface

## Reply by Bilal Hussain · 2024-10-25 16:56:58 UTC (in reply to Moderator)

@Moderator Alright... What radio would you recommend with the VOXL 2 mini to achieve 3-5km of video communication.

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