Network development and optimisation
Drones can be used to fine-tune the quality of very high-speed wireless connections between base stations and the operator’s backbone network when wired connections are difficult to achieve.
Installation of antennas
Drones help in the installation of telecommunications antennas. Once a site is selected, the drone allows telecom technicians to take various aerial shots of the selected site and visualise the various installation limitations.
The future is connecting drones and 5G networks
Leading players in the telecommunications industry are working to make 5G work on the next generation of drones.
With a 5G connection, drones can communicate with a control unit on the ground and/or a data centre and transmit images from hard-to-reach areas in real time.
A 5G network provides a stable and secure connection, in contrast to WiFi network standards.
5G private networks and Industry 4.0
Another solution is to connect drones to private 5G networks installed in factories, ports or other vast industrial areas. With their range and stable and secure connection, the drone’s images and data are a very important addition to the deployment of comprehensive private networks, as part of Industry 4.0.