DRONES IN THE 5G ERA!

Speedtest 5G Elisa Tallinn test network
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CAFA Tech conducted first initial tests with DJI Mavic Pro drone and 5G smartphones.

November 1, 2019 CAFA Tech conducted first 5G drone test flight in Estonia 
• Drone: DJI Mavic Pro
• Place: Tallinn, Estonia
• 5G network: Elisa (telecom operator) 5G NSA test network
• 5G smartphone: Huawei Mate 20X
• 4K video streaming application: Larix Broadcaster
• Upstream throughput: 25-47 Mbps
• Ping: 8-10 ms

Main conclusions:
1. Concept – using 5G smartphone for drone- is working.
5G smartphone has main functions without any additional developments costs: 5G communication device+4K video camera+ ca 25MP detailed photos for computer vision and analysing solutions+GPS+ ca 8GB RAM for onboard processing+ applications for doing speedtests etc.
2. DJI Mavic can fly with ca 180gr 5G smartphone.

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