Russian Academy of Sciences St. Scientists from the St. Petersburg Federal Research Center (SPb FRC RAS) said they have created a special unmanned aerial vehicle that allows aerial communication in situations where cellular or satellite communications are not available. Petersburg FRC RAS.
The development can be used in areas remote from the main telecommunications infrastructure, for example for rescue and search operations. This applies to forest areas of Russia or remote areas in the north and east of the country.
“Usually, a terrestrial repeater is used to increase wireless coverage. However, if the area is covered with hills, forests and other obstacles that prevent the propagation of the radio signal, the capabilities of such equipment can be greatly reduced. To solve this problem, we have developed a special UAV that can transmit signals through the air,” he explained Anton Savelyev, head of the laboratory of autonomous robotic systems at the St. Petersburg Federal Research Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences. socialbites.ca.
The device can stay in the air for up to 30 minutes, excluding the time required for takeoff and landing, which is 10 minutes more than its analogues.
Russian Academy of Sciences, St. Developers from the St. Petersburg Federal Research Center managed to achieve this by optimizing and simplifying the design of the drone. At the same time, the drone is capable of carrying a payload of 1.5-2 kg – this corresponds to the mass of the signal repeater with the appropriate mount.
In addition, scientists have developed a more ergonomic UAV control system consisting of a special helmet that transmits images from the camera and a one-handed joystick that makes control much easier.
Previously LETI scientists was created organic flexible “glass” for displays.