Revolutionizing Emergency Response with AI-enhanced Drone Solutions

Nokia and Motorola Solutions have joined forces to introduce a cutting-edge, AI-powered automated drone-in-a-box system designed to enhance situational awareness for first responders and critical industries.

Transforming Operations with Advanced Technology

This innovative solution merges Nokia’s Drone Networks with Motorola’s CAPE drone software, resulting in notable advancements in operational efficiency, safety, and environmental sustainability.

Proactive Emergency Assessment

By deploying drones ahead of emergency personnel, the system allows for early evaluation of incidents, facilitating optimal resource distribution. This technology empowers public safety and mission-critical sectors to swiftly launch drones from one or multiple command centers, enabling real-time assessments of emergencies and hazards. The AI-driven insights provided can considerably enhance decision-making processes, ensuring the safety of personnel, property, and environments.

smart Flight Management

The CAPE software incorporates flight safety features that dynamically adjust the drone’s route to navigate around obstacles, remain within designated geofenced areas, and adapt to variations in terrain elevation. The AI assistance aids operators in interpreting real-time data effectively. Nokia’s drone-in-a-box solution operates seamlessly over 4G/LTE or 5G networks, allowing for extensive coverage and remote operations beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS).

Enhancing Safety in Critical Industries

Drone as First Responder (DFR) initiatives have proven to enhance the safety of first responders by providing crucial tactical intelligence, improving coordination, and increasing operational transparency. In sectors such as oil and gas, utilities, ports, mining, and manufacturing, the BVLOS capabilities of this technology significantly bolster worker safety while reducing operational costs in challenging locations like offshore wind farms. Furthermore, multiple drone-in-a-box units present a sustainable option to customary helicopters, leading to a marked decrease in carbon emissions.

Real-World impact: A Testimony from Law Enforcement

Roxana Kennedy, Chief of Police at the Chula Vista Police Department in California, remarked: “In 2018, we pioneered the world’s first public safety Drone as First Responder program in collaboration with Motorola Solutions, utilizing their CAPE software. To date, we have successfully conducted over 21,000 missions. Our DFR program has been vital in life-threatening situations, providing aerial insights and assisting officers in de-escalating incidents through real-time, critical information.”

Commitment to Innovation

Jehan Wickramasuriya, corporate Vice President of AI and Intelligence Platforms at Motorola Solutions, stated: “We are focused on innovating where our clients need it most, delivering enhanced intelligence for quicker decision-making. This drone-in-a-box solution reinforces our dedication to drone innovation that integrates seamlessly into our customers’ existing workflows, providing actionable live-stream insights while simplifying evidence collection.”

Collaborative Efforts for a Sustainable future

Stephan Litjens, Vice President of CNS Enterprise Campus Edge Solutions at Nokia, added: “We are excited to partner with a forward-thinking company like Motorola Solutions in this pivotal advancement toward a more mature and sustainable drone industry. Together, we are establishing best practices in drone connectivity and AI. With an open API architecture that allows for easy integration with third-party applications and solutions like Nokia’s MX Grid, we are transforming drones into essential tools for public safety and critical operations.”

Commitment to Sustainability

Nokia drone Networks adhere to international industry standards, featuring durable technology with upgradable components that minimize electronic waste.