In the wake of rapid advancement in the field of Technology in recent times, 5G was born. 5G wireless technology is developed to provide the fastest network of interconnected devices with multi-Gbps peak data speeds, reduced latency, extended capacity, greater reliability and efficiency. This is going to revolutionize the way things work across industries such as logistics, healthcare, delivery, transport, etc. Drone Industry being one of them, is benefitting significantly from such a powerful 5G based technology.
Combining the functions and implications of Drones with the seamless connectivity of 5G is meant to enhance the Drone industry across globe. Such an augmentation in technology will propel Drones to great heights.
Applications of 5G Drones
With wide span, lag free connection, 5G Drones can record and stream real time live footage of even places that are beyond our range of sight. An example of such a technology was seen in the recent earthquake hit parts of Turkey & Syria. 5G Drones were deployed to the affected regions in order to locate and rescue survivors among all the rubble and debris. This helped rescuers avoid wasting time and search for longer hours.
5G Drones can also be exploited by Agriculture Industry to monitor livestock and detect soil & crop health. Moreover, inspecting and collect data on crops has become easier, which then can be used to determine the areas that needs to be fertilized.
This Drone technology supported by 5G is all set to transform the delivery game of many delivery and retail giants like Amazon, Dominos, Walmart, DHL who have invested in Drones for ‘Last Mile Delivery’. Last Mile Delivery means flow of goods from transportation hub to customer’s doorsteps. Company like Zipline has already taken their first steps towards utilizing drones for delivering medical supplies. This is especially helpful in case of an infectious disease or when delivery is to be made to hard-to-reach places.
5G Drones have also been found to be very useful in dissemination of stable 5G network over a large distance. This is usually done by a web of autonomously operated drones, placed 200m away, hovering over a region to spread & deliver increased 5G connectivity.
Recently, VIVO launched their Drone Phones that has built-in flying camera feature. The camera works as a drone that can be operated directly from the phone. Such technology has kickstarted the adoption of Drones into a wide range of market.
There are endless possibilities of 5G Drones. These were just few examples of today where 5G and Drone Technology together are creating strong impact and enhancing the overall efficiency of work.
Future of 5G Drones
The future of 5G Drones is seeming brighter with AI as they will potentially become fully self-operated devices. With little to no human intervention, they will make independent decisions on their own using the information they analyse. This is thought to eliminate the problem of collision of drones in a compact space and strengthen their mobility.