SKT Unveils 5G-Based Drone Video Surveillance Solution at 'Drone Show'

Introducing 'T Livecaster Bond' Supporting Multiple Mobile Networks

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Hye-seon] SK Telecom announced on the 24th that it will showcase its 5G-based drone video monitoring solution at '2022 Drone Show Korea,' the largest domestic drone exhibition held at BEXCO in Busan until the 26th.

At this exhibition, SKT will unveil its newly launched 'T Livecaster Bond.' The 'T Livecaster Bond' is a mission computer equipped with up to five modems, enabling the use of multiple mobile networks. The mission computer connects to the flight controller and is used to communicate with the remote controller and control system, as well as to operate various mission devices mounted on the drone. The technology that allows a drone mission computer to use multiple mobile networks simultaneously is the world's first, installed on a Pixhawk drone, enabling stable video transmission to the control center.

The 'T Livecaster Bond' is expected to expand the utilization range of industrial drones by providing stable communication connections even when flying in non-urban areas such as islands and mountainous regions where drone delivery and environmental monitoring are needed but communication environments are not smooth.

SKT will also exhibit 'T Livecaster,' a solution that can transmit and receive videos filmed by drones in real time and remotely control drones. 'T Livecaster' is compatible with drones released by domestic and international drone companies.

Since its launch in 2018, 'T Livecaster' has been introduced to more than 70 public institutions and industrial sites, being used in various fields such as safety management, remote technical support, and live broadcasting.

SKT plans to add an in-app payment feature to the subscription model of 'T Livecaster,' called 'T Livecaster Plan,' within this year and is preparing to enter the global market based on video monitoring and remote control technology.

Meanwhile, the '2022 Drone Show Korea,' marking its sixth year this year, is the largest domestic drone exhibition with 138 companies, 534 booths, and an area of 17,600 m2. SKT has prepared an exhibition space of 144 m2 to showcase various technologies that can be applied to drones.

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