revolutionizing UAV Flight Planning with HeatSight

Elsight has introduced HeatSight, an innovative tool for mapping signal strength that aims to enhance the safety and efficiency of UAV flight planning.

Understanding HeatSight’s Functionality

HeatSight provides a extensive mapping of cellular coverage at various drone altitudes, generating time-aggregated heatmaps that illustrate when and where signal strength is optimal or lacking.This tool evaluates coverage across four critical dimensions: longitude, latitude, altitude, and time.

Enhancing Flight Safety with real-Time Data

much like navigation apps that guide drivers away from traffic jams, HeatSight empowers UAV operators to identify zones with robust cellular signals, thereby facilitating safer and more dependable flights. This tool is accessible to users of Elsight’s AllSight management platform.

Leveraging Advanced Connectivity Technology

Utilizing Elsight’s cutting-edge beyond visual line-of-sight (BVLOS) Halo connectivity technology,HeatSight captures various RF parameters during each flight,analyzing data across different cellular networks,altitudes,and times.

Continuous Improvement Through data Aggregation

The collected data is uploaded to the AllSight Cloud Management platform, where it is continuously aggregated, providing an evolving overview of the cellular coverage landscape.

insights from Elsight’s Leadership

Yoav Amitai, CEO of Elsight, remarked, “Just as Waze helps you find the best routes, HeatSight equips UAV operators with insights into the most reliable cellular coverage paths for their BVLOS missions. This tool not only offers static data but also reveals how signal congestion can vary with time and weather, allowing operators to adjust their flight paths for optimal connectivity.”

“By creating a detailed ancient record of cellular coverage, HeatSight could streamline compliance with regulations requiring UAVs to maintain well-connected routes. Over time, this tool may also serve as a revenue-generating asset for mobile operators looking to better serve the UAV sector.”