How BOB Air Command™ and BOB Relay™ Work Together
- Matt Fox
- Feb 20
- 2 min read
How BOB Air Command™ and BOB Relay™ Work Together
Building a Mobile Basecamp Anywhere
Power alone isn’t enough.
A screen alone isn’t enough.
When you operate in the field — whether that’s for drones, Starlink, inspections, or remote work — you need both:
• Reliable power infrastructure• Clear, daylight-visible monitoring
That’s exactly why BOB Air Command™ and BOB Relay™ were designed to work together.
Individually, they’re powerful.
Together, they become a mobile basecamp.
The Roles — Clear & Defined
BOB Relay™
Relay is your power backbone.
It handles:
12V distribution
Battery integration (BYOB)
XT60 connectivity
USB-C PD output
Breaker-protected circuits
Organized power routing
It turns any location into a stable, clean power node.
Think of Relay as your infrastructure.
BOB Air Command™
Air Command is your display and monitoring center.
It provides:
1200 Nit 4K daylight-viewable screen
Integrated 20A or 30A power system
XT60 connectivity
100W USB-C output
Locking BOB Pivot System™ (Pro)
It turns that infrastructure into a usable workstation.
Think of Air Command as your command interface.
How They Connect
When paired together:
Relay can power:
Starlink Mini
Wi-Fi routers
Drone chargers
Lighting systems
Networking gear
Air Command can then:
Monitor Starlink connection
Display drone footage in daylight
Run mapping software
Operate a mini PC
Stream content
Relay feeds the system.Air Command lets you control it.
Real-World Deployment Example
Imagine a drone operator in a remote area:
Relay is deployed as the power hub.
A LiFePO4 battery is secured inside.
Starlink Mini is connected and powered.
Drone batteries are charging from Relay.
Air Command displays live drone footage in full sunlight.
Laptop connects via 100W USB-C PD.
Phone locks into the Pivot System for controller monitoring.
Just organized, reliable deployment.
Why Separation Matters
You could combine everything into one oversized unit.
But separating power infrastructure (Relay) from display command (Air Command) gives you flexibility:
Use Relay alone for networking setups
Use Air Command alone for portable display needs
Pair both for full mobile operations
Scale battery capacity independently
Upgrade systems modularly
It’s scalable.
It’s adaptable.
It’s built for real-world use.
Modular by Design
BOB systems are intentionally:
Serviceable
Replaceable
Battery-flexible (BYOB)
Non-proprietary
Breaker-protected
This means you’re not locked into a disposable ecosystem.
You build your setup around your needs.
Not the other way around.
Built Like Equipment
Both units share the same design philosophy:
Rugged Nanuk hard case
Laser-cut aluminum panels
Clean internal layout
Mechanical breakers
Field-ready durability
They’re tools.
Not toys.
Who Benefits Most from the Pairing?
This system works exceptionally well for:
Commercial drone pilots
Starlink field deployments
Emergency response setups
Remote inspections
Off-grid builders
Outdoor content creators
Event operators
Anywhere infrastructure doesn’t exist — BOB creates it.
The Bigger Vision
Air Command and Relay are not separate products.
They’re the foundation of the BOB ecosystem.
Power.Display.Control.Anywhere.
Always Ready. Wherever You Are.
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