According to experts from the Fraunhofer Institute for Telecommunications, the new system ensures that drones maintain a stable connection with their operators via cellular networks, even if the data transfer rate fluctuates. This means that real-time information such as flight direction, altitude, speed and GPS coordinates will always be available.

real tests

The SUCOM network has already been tested on a drone where the normal module is frequently disconnected, while the SUCOM module has provided a stable connection.

To demonstrate the capabilities of the system, a drone equipped with a SUCOM module flew through a 14-kilometer cellular communication “dead zone” in Germany without losing communication.

This technology is currently used by medical delivery drones in Malawi, allowing remote operators to continuously monitor information about their flights.

Why is this important?

The SUCOM network is expected to revolutionize the way delivery drones communicate over long distances, making their operations much more reliable and efficient.

With the new technology, the drone can autonomously cover distances between countries up to 40 kilometers at a time, and remote operators can view flight information at any time. The drones are also equipped with a satellite communication system in case the cellular link is still cut.

The technology is likely to be of interest to the military, as drones are actively used on the battlefield today. For example, for the Armed Forces, unmanned aerial vehicles have become an effective weapon that damages the invading troops and destroys both the warehouses and manpower of the army of the terrorist country.