GEC NEWS WIRETechnology demonstration in Dubai to monitor, control drones in a range of industry use cases
Nokia showcased its innovative Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Traffic Management (UTM) concept for the safe operation of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) via LTE at the UAE Drones for Good Award event in Dubai from February 4-6. The real-time demonstration followed an invitation from the Organizing Committee of the UAE Drones for Good Award, launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice Presidentand Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
Multiple industry sectors, including healthcare, logistics, agriculture, news and entertainment are embracing the benefits of drones, but carefully managing UAV growth is a challenge for governments and aviation authorities. Nokia’s technology provides centralized monitoring and control of UAVs via an operator’s existing LTE network or dedicated LTE networks run by government or public safety departments.
Joachim Wuilmet, Head of Customer Marketing and Communications, Middle East and Africa, Nokia, said, “With market-leading LTE expertise, Nokia’s UTM concept for operators and authorities can enable the safe operation of drones as part of the development of smart cities in UAE and around the globe.”
Amer Abdulraoof, Deputy Coordinator General of the UAE Drones For Good Award, said, “We believe that Nokia’s technology will help unlock the multifold possibilities of drones technology, ensuring the safe and secure operation of drones across industry sectors.”
