Aerospace and Defense Review : News

Satellites provide the crucial Communication means for conducting remote facility monitoring as well as real-time asset management at unmanned sites and offshore platforms, which are critical for business operations that extend to geographically remote areas. The embryonic Internet of Things (IoT) movement promises to bring a slew of new services, as well as pave the way for the next wave of disruptive innovations, thanks to the inexorable trend toward an interconnected network of gadgets. Why satellite technology is critical to making the Internet of Things a reality. Here are some benefits satellite communications brings to the IoT movement: Connecting Remote Assets Satellites provide the crucial Communication means for conducting remote facility monitoring as well as real-time asset management at unmanned sites and offshore platforms, which are critical for business operations that extend to geographically remote areas. Driving the Utilization of Sensor Networks To help their offshore exploration initiatives, energy and mining corporations are looking into using satellite-based sensor networks more extensively. Changing Transportation Infrastructure Broadband connectivity on trains, freight vehicles, and maritime vessels is a growing trend in the global transportation scene, and satellite communications play a critical role in allowing innovative mobility services. Building Sustainable Cities Cities all across the world are using the Internet of Things to drive energy-saving measures and smarter resource allocation to help make cities more sustainable; for example, a satellite is essential for extending smart grids to remote areas where terrestrial networks fall short. ...Read more

The PowerVision True Unmanned Aerial Solution is the world's most compact autonomous drone system, weighing only 34.8lbs (15.8kg) and with a tiny 570400250 mm form factor. PowerVision Tech, a leader in AI robots, officially launched its whole new industrial drone system — PowerVision True Unmanned Aerial Solution, successfully giving the promise of drones for remote, autonomous data collection missions. The PowerVision Dock, PowerEgg X 8K drone, and the PowerVision Cloud web-based software platform are all fully integrated throughout the system. PowerVision's True Unmanned Aerial Solution has overcome numerous limitations of historical drone deployments, such as range limitations, complex operations, and expensive costs. Data collection drones may now be deployed at scale as data acquisition infrastructure instead of instruments to be used on individual missions. This system has a wide range of applications, including powerline inspections, environmental compliance, O&G asset inspections, GIS, facility security, surveying, and mapping. The PowerVision True Unmanned Aerial Solution is the world's most compact autonomous drone system, weighing only 34.8lbs (15.8kg) and with a tiny 570400250 mm form factor. Because of its compact form, the entire solution may be quickly deployed by a single person without the use of any extra tools or equipment. The PowerVision True Unmanned Aerial System, which is powered by artificial intelligence, automates the drone's takeoff, dynamic mission, flight, and return to the charging port. A single solution placed may cover an area with a radius of 3.1 miles (5km). To cover large-scale infrastructure projects or assets, many units can be connected and put in a given area. This is crucial in enabling drones to be deployed affordably for data collection across broad areas and maintaining infrastructure assets such as powerlines, pipelines, and other assets. ...Read more

The military has even greater technological problems because of the requirement to deploy 5G capabilities at the front lines of the fight, where there is little, if any, 5G infrastructure and purposeful RF jamming or other types of interference from foes is possible. The emerging fifth-generation wireless communications — popularly known as 5G — will be much more than rapid-connect phone calls and quick movie downloads, especially for the United States military. In fact, 5G might make a reality what military officials referred to as the "infosphere" as early as the 1980s, where access to data from video, sensors, speech, targeting, reconnaissance, and even the sights on infantry weapons is simple and immediate for anybody who needs it. 5G, on the other hand, will not come easily, swiftly, or cheaply. When compared to the broader 5G goal for the military, commercial interests, and consumers, the technology is still in its infancy – notwithstanding the advertisements people see on television from cell phone providers. Bringing the 5G future to completion will take time, extensive testing, experimentation, and investment – as well as a lot more cell towers than people now have. According to the United States, 5G will increase the speed, lower the latency, and improve the reliability of data transfer compared to existing 4G technologies, and will support interconnected or autonomous devices such as smart homes, precision agriculture, self-driving vehicles, and industrial machinery, and advanced robotics. The military has even greater technological problems because of the requirement to deploy 5G capabilities at the front lines of the fight, where there is little, if any, 5G infrastructure and purposeful RF jamming or other types of interference from foes is possible. Persistent Systems, based in New York City, specializes in mobile ad hoc networking (MANET) technology for a wide range of applications, including commanding groups of autonomous vehicles in tough terrain. Persistent specializes in switching between different RF frequencies in real-time to discover the most reliable paths under a given set of conditions. Engineers at the company utilize satellite communications (SATCOM) channels, land mobile radio, and RF repeaters installed on unmanned aircraft and even other portable radios to continuously sample the RF environment and react to changing conditions in real-time. ...Read more