In a recent trial conducted by Sphere Drones at a remote mine, the HubX drone platform showcased its uninterrupted connectivity during an Optus service outage. Equipped with Elsight’s Halo technology, the HubX drone seamlessly switched carriers when the Optus service failed, maintaining continuous connectivity by migrating to Telstra and Satellite operator Starlink. This trial demonstrated the robustness and resilience of Elsight’s Halo system in ensuring constant connectivity for drone operations, particularly for Beyond Visual Line Of Sight (BVLOS) missions. With potential applications in various industries, the HubX platform with its redundant multi-carrier connectivity solution is poised to enhance operational safety and efficiency.
Sphere Drones’ HubX Drone Platform Demonstrates Resilience During Optus Outage
Introduction to Sphere Drones’ HubX drone platform
In a recent trial at a remote mine in New South Wales, Sphere Drones’ HubX drone platform proved its resilience during the November 8 Optus outage. Equipped with Elsight’s Halo technology, the HubX drone platform maintained uninterrupted connectivity during the outage, showcasing the effectiveness of Elsight’s connectivity solution.
Overview of the Optus outage trial
The trial took place at a remote mine in New South Wales and coincided with the November 8 Optus outage, which affected over 10 million customers and lasted for more than 14 hours. Despite the widespread disruptions that occurred during the outage, the HubX drone platform remained unaffected, demonstrating its ability to maintain continuous connectivity in challenging environments.
Importance of Elsight’s Halo technology
Elsight’s Halo technology played a critical role in ensuring the uninterrupted connectivity of the HubX drone platform during the Optus outage. The Halo system seamlessly switched carriers from Optus to Telstra and Satellite operator Starlink, ensuring continuous communication and demonstrating the robustness of Elsight’s connectivity solution.
Global utilization of Elsight’s Halo system
Elsight’s Halo system is widely utilized around the world for various purposes. For example, DroneUp in the United States uses the Halo system to expand its operations for retailing giant Walmart. The Halo system aggregates cellular and satellite connections, ensuring continuous connectivity even in areas with low reception. Its versatility and reliability make it an optimal solution for drone operators in various industries.
Collaboration Between Sphere Drones and Elsight
Integration of Halo connectivity system into HubX drone platform
Sphere Drones collaborated with Elsight to integrate the complete Halo connectivity system into the HubX drone platform. This integration allows the HubX platform to leverage Elsight’s robust connectivity solution, ensuring uninterrupted communication even during service outages.
Features and capabilities of the HubX drone platform
The HubX drone platform is designed for autonomous data collection and operates from anywhere. It includes an Australian-built all-terrain trailer powered by solar panels and equipped with a connectivity platform that acts as a gateway to DJI’s Drone-in-a-Box (DiaB). The platform’s features and capabilities make it suitable for various industries, improving operational safety and efficiency.
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Effectiveness of HubX Drone Platform During Optus Outage
Details of the November 8 Optus outage
The November 8 Optus outage lasted for over 14 hours and had significant implications for various sectors and services, including EFTPOS machines, hospitals, Melbourne Metro Trains, and emergency services calls. However, the HubX drone platform remained unaffected during the outage, showcasing its robust connectivity and reliability.
Uninterrupted connectivity of HubX drone platform
The HubX drone platform demonstrated uninterrupted connectivity throughout the Optus outage, thanks to its integration with Elsight’s Halo technology. The system seamlessly migrated from Optus to Telstra and Starlink, ensuring continuous communication and showcasing the resilience of Elsight’s connectivity solution.
Redundancy measures in place for continuous connectivity
The HubX platform incorporates redundancy measures in its critical communications lines to ensure continuous connectivity. It is connected by two Optus SIM cards, two Telstra SIM cards, and an additional satellite connection through Starlink. This redundancy enables the platform to switch seamlessly between carriers during service outages, minimizing disruptions and ensuring uninterrupted communication.
Implications and Applications of the HubX Drone Platform
Potential industries and sectors for the HubX platform
The HubX drone platform has the potential to find applications in various industries and sectors. Initially targeted at the mining industry, it can also be utilized in agriculture, utilities, remote infrastructure, and emergency services. The platform’s robust connectivity and autonomous data collection capabilities make it suitable for improving operational safety and efficiency in these industries.
Benefits of continuous communication for BVLOS drone missions
Continuous communication is crucial for Beyond Visual Line Of Sight (BVLOS) drone missions, allowing drones to navigate unexpected obstacles and changing weather conditions. The HubX drone platform’s uninterrupted connectivity ensures seamless communication during BVLOS missions, enabling enhanced situational awareness and mission success.
Approval of Airobotics’ data drones with Elsight’s Halo technology
Elsight’s Halo technology played a central role in US drone operator Airobotics receiving approval from the US Flight Administration Authority to fly its data drones over urban areas. The successful outcome of the HubX platform during the Optus outage further enhances local authorities’ confidence in the complete connection offered by Elsight’s Halo technology, opening up possibilities for more drone operators to leverage the benefits of continuous connectivity.
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Conclusion
Significance of HubX platform during Optus outage
The recent trial of Sphere Drones’ HubX drone platform during the Optus outage demonstrated its resilience and uninterrupted connectivity during challenging circumstances. This trial highlighted the effectiveness of Elsight’s Halo technology, which seamlessly switches carriers during service outages, ensuring continuous communication for drone operations.
Enhanced confidence in Elsight’s Halo technology
The successful outcome of the Optus outage trial further enhances local authorities’ confidence in Elsight’s Halo technology. The proven effectiveness and robustness of the Halo system in maintaining uninterrupted connectivity in challenging environments solidify its position as a reliable connectivity solution for drone operators globally.
In conclusion, the collaboration between Sphere Drones and Elsight has resulted in a drone platform, HubX, that showcases resilience and uninterrupted connectivity during service outages. This platform has the potential to transform various industries by improving operational safety and efficiency. With Elsight’s Halo technology at its core, the HubX platform ensures continuous communication for drone missions, even in challenging environments. The success of the HubX platform during the Optus outage further solidifies the confidence in Elsight’s Halo technology and opens up possibilities for its utilization in various sectors globally.