SKT Conducts Disaster Rescue Operations Through Drone Video Relay
Published2017.07.17 17:30SK Telecom announced that it has unveiled a video disaster rescue system combining its ultra-compact video live streaming equipment with drones from Soombi, a drone specialist company.
The system presented by both companies enables seamless real-time viewing of ultra-high definition (Full HD) video footage captured from Soombi's industrial drones, which are resistant to rain and wind, through the LTE network from anywhere on the ground without interruption.
Most existing drone video transmission methods use Radio Frequency technology, which is employed in remote-controlled vehicle operations, making relay impossible when the distance between the drone and controller exceeds approximately 1-3 km.
Additionally, currently achieving drone live streaming through the LTE network requires the use of expensive foreign-made equipment, but this too faces challenges due to the weight of relay equipment exceeding 1 kg, making integration with drones difficult.
In contrast, by utilizing 'T Live Caster', the world's lightest video relay equipment at 140g, Full HD (1080p 60fps)-grade video can be transmitted seamlessly through the LTE network from anywhere across the country.
Both companies expect that by applying the video disaster rescue system (Drone Mobile Station, DMS) to emergency situations such as forest fires, earthquakes, floods, and rescue operations for missing hikers or swimmers, real-time on-site confirmation and response through rapid drone deployment will significantly reduce property damage and casualties.
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