Remote Network Optimization for Drone Operations
Overview
Drone operations depend on reliable connectivity to transmit video in real time. Drones can capture footage in remote and hazardous locations, giving operators immediate situational awareness, but that only works with a fast, dependable network connection behind it.
About
UVT equips organizations nationwide with the latest in drone and robotics technology, training, and support, partnering with each customer to deliver end-to-end turnkey solutions tailored to the mission. Their services span a vetted catalog of enterprise hardware and software, consultation, site surveys, installation, and hands-on education for smooth deployments, all backed by technical and operational fleet support that keeps organizations connected.
Challenge
As drone operations have grown, so has the role of connectivity, especially with the rise of live-streaming video. Keeping a drone connected for livestream has become essential, and that brings real obstacles: network limitations that vary by location, and high bandwidth demands.
Drone work happens everywhere, from remote sites to dense city centers. UVT ran into the limits of traditional network devices, which couldn’t deliver consistent connectivity or the bandwidth they needed. They wanted a customizable solution that could adapt across a wide range of scenarios.
Solution
UVT found its answer in Plum Laboratories’ Plum Case. The Plum Case is built on proprietary antenna technology that connects to cellular signals from long distances, paired with a proprietary power system, the Plum Power Bank, that lets each case run for up to 72 hours. Just as important is the support behind it: the Plum Labs team understands connectivity requirements in depth and can customize case configurations remotely, mid-deployment.
That adaptability is what makes the difference in the field. Because drone operations move across regions with different connectivity conditions, the ability to tune each case for maximum throughput is central to UVT’s success. The Plum Labs team adjusts each Plum Case to perform well against the distinct characteristics of the local cellular network, wherever a deployment lands.
Outcome
By partnering with Plum Labs and deploying the Plum Case, UVT has overcome the connectivity challenges built into drone operations. The customizable, adaptable design of the Plum Case, combined with the Plum Labs team’s expertise, helps UVT deliver dependable connectivity for customers across the energy, public safety, and government sectors. The result is real-time situational awareness in even the most remote and demanding environments, keeping the mission connected.