Nokia
has demonstrated the creation of an instant high-speed Long Term Evolution (LTE)
network to establish connectivity between video camera-equipped drones and a
control center at emergencies, reports ITRealms.
The
demonstration of the innovative 'Nokia Saves Lives' initiative took place at
the UAE Drones for Good (D4G) Award
event, held in Dubai.
ITRealms reports that the network connectivity is
often the first priority of any rescue operation since it is often compromised
in disaster situations, but Nokia said Nokia
said the use of drones will facilitate efficient rescue operations for first
responders, using its Ultra Compact Network which is a highly portable base
station.
Head,
Middle East Market Unit, Nokia, Bernard Najm said, Nokia's Ultra Compact
Network provides a standalone LTE network to quickly re-establish connectivity
to various mission-critical applications including video-equipped drones.
“Drones can stream video
and other sensor data in real time from the disaster site to a control center,
providing inputs such as exact locations where people are stranded and nature
of the difficulty of reaching the locations,” he said.
The
Nokia Saving Lives initiative, he said, was established a control center in a
disaster location which analyzes data using Nokia Video Analytics technology to
derive useful insights that enable quick decision-making for prioritizing tasks
for efficient and safe rescue operations.
“Nokia's
Video and Data Analytics solution together with rescue applications and mission
advisor tools provide the required intelligence for making appropriate
decisions quickly,” he said.
ITRealms
recollects that in October last year, Nokia became a member of the GSMA Humanitarian Connectivity Charter which aims to support improved access
to communication and information for those affected by crisis in order to
reduce the loss of life and positively contribute to humanitarian response.
Nokia will continue such cooperation and will partner with operators and NGOs
in its initiative to help rescue operations, providing a limited number of its
Nokia Saving Lives initiative with a not-for-profit approach. The initiative is
currently being tested with operators and NGOs and will be demonstrated at
Mobile World Congress 2017.
"Nokia always strives
to expand the human possibilities of technologies for the benefit of mankind.
We are committed to corporate social responsibility, and with 'Nokia Saves
Lives' we want to use our technologies with drones to show efficient rescue
operations in collaboration with NGOs and network operators. The selection of
this initiative by the UAE Drones for Good Award for a public demonstration in
Dubai clearly shows usefulness of this innovative initiative for smart disaster
recovery," Najm said.
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