{"id":1896,"date":"2024-05-06T15:57:01","date_gmt":"2024-05-06T19:57:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/challenge.carleton.ca\/?p=1896"},"modified":"2024-05-06T15:57:01","modified_gmt":"2024-05-06T19:57:01","slug":"5g-revolutionizing-drones-uavs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/challenge.carleton.ca\/5g-revolutionizing-drones-uavs\/","title":{"rendered":"Revolutionizing Drones with 5G"},"content":{"rendered":"
A natural disaster that knocks out communication infrastructure, a remote search and rescue operation, or an investigation into the condition of an unstable building \u2013 these are just a few examples of challenging situations that could be aided by the use of civilian drones.<\/p>\n
Uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAV) can quickly move into and through spaces that are dangerous or remote. These machines are becoming increasingly popular, with one industry report estimating<\/a> the global commercial drone market will reach a value of $54 billion by 2030.<\/p>\n To date, the range of these drones has been limited by the operator’s direct line of sight. If the drone goes too far or an obstacle like a building or hill gets in the way, the signal is lost and the operator loses control. As a result, the distance of the drone’s flight can be restricted to just a few kilometres \u2013 significantly curtailing the drone’s theatre of operation.<\/p>\n To address this problem, Carleton University researcher Michel Barbeau<\/a> and his team from the School of Computer Science<\/a> are harnessing the power of 5G and the Internet of Things to revolutionize the control and range of drones.<\/p>\n “Traditionally, the reach of a drone was limited,” he says.<\/p>\n “Now, with 5G base station technology, it can be anywhere in the world.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Barbeau’s research focuses on quadcopter drones, which are agile machines that can fly both horizontally and vertically.<\/p>\n “They can perform many kinds of tasks,” he says. “They can be used to deliver parcels or carry a camera. The machines can hover and stay in one location for a period of time.”<\/p>\n5G Offers New Possibilities for Drones<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n