Video of the live demonstration in Kamenz
In October, Droniq, together with Nokia, the Technical University of Dresden and AEF - Autonomous Electric Flying, presented an impressive live demo of the Nokia Drone Network at the Kamenz airfield. This innovative system was presented in detail on site and gave attendees a deep insight into the versatile application possibilities of drone-in-a-box solutions - especially in the areas of public safety and industry.
Possible applications of the Nokia Drone Network
Drone-in-a-Box technology offers a fully autonomous deployment option where drones are integrated into a fixed station and can take off, fly and land again automatically when required. This type of solution is particularly valuable for situations where a fast response time and high flexibility are required - be it for surveillance tasks, in emergency situations or for industrial applications such as plant inspection.
The Nokia Drone Network enables fast, flexible and safe drone deployments, ideal for public safety operations such as monitoring vulnerable areas or disaster relief. The system is also proving useful in industry: plants can be inspected and monitored remotely without the need for personnel to be on site, saving time and resources.
Our contribution: TraX for digital visualization in airspace
Our task at the demonstration in Kamenz was to ensure the digital visualization of the Nokia Drone Network. Through the integration of our system TraXa web application for displaying air traffic warnings, we were able to ensure that the drone pilot could monitor the surrounding airspace at all times. Especially during so-called BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight) flights, where the drone is no longer in the pilot's line of sight, the ability to monitor potential obstacles and other airspace participants in real time is crucial for the safety of the mission.
With TraX the drone pilot is able to react to air traffic in the vicinity at an early stage, which significantly reduces the risk of incidents. The system displays the positions of other airspace users in real time and helps to avoid collisions - an essential support for the planning and execution of BVLOS flights.
Prospects for future applications
The successful demo illustrates the potential of the Nokia Drone Network to further expand the use of drones in sensitive areas. For public safety in particular, the technology opens up new possibilities for responding quickly to emergencies and gathering information from the air without putting personnel in danger. A drone-in-a-box solution that can operate completely autonomously is also a valuable addition for industrial companies that rely on regular inspections and monitoring.
