Researchers from the University of Oulu and the University of Tokyo demonstrate drone-mounted 5G base station for emergency communications

Researchers from the University of Oulu and the University of Tokyo successfully demonstrated a drone-mounted 5G base station capable of establishing stable mobile coverage at varying flight altitudes in OuluZone, Finland. This proof-of-concept system integrates a compact local 5G node with satellite communications to provide emergency connectivity in areas where ground infrastructure is destroyed or unavailable, bypassing the regulatory restrictions on airborne 5G transmissions currently enforced in Japan. The trial validated the technology’s potential to rapidly deploy resilient communication networks for disaster response and remote locations, marking a significant step toward integrated aerial, terrestrial, and satellite cyber infrastructure.

Source: https://www.6gflagship.com/news/researchers-from-the-university-of-oulu-and-the-university-of-tokyo-demonstrate-drone-mounted-5g-base-station-for-emergency-communications/

Keywords: drone-mounted base station, emergency communications, airborne coverage, disaster response, OuluZone