Solution(s)
Client(s) or partner(s)
Country
Canada
Mission Parameters
Bandwidth: 5.4 Mbps
Latency: Less than 2 seconds
Number of connection loss: None
Access to the digitized data (digital twins) post-flight: Under a day
Transport Canada
Challenge
Transport Canada, in its pursuit to leverage drone technology for better disaster response, faced a limitation: conventional methods required sending a pilot on-site to manage the drone, a challenge especially in high-risk or inaccessible areas.
Solution
We showcased the capability of operating drones from a remote Command and Control Center in Montréal, a whopping 1230 km away, using an LTE network. This meant drones could be piloted from a safe distance, transmitting live data directly to decision-makers.
Result
At the Port of Halifax, remote-controlled drones were able to help Transport Canada officers effectively perform complex tasks such as inspecting mudguards. This success demonstrates that drones really have potential as a disaster support technology.
Qualia now benefit from a system that not only simplifies multi-vehicle routing but also offers an unprecedented 4D airspace perspective. The precision and real-time tracking capability have elevated their RPAS functions, making them more secure and efficient than ever.
Guillaume Charland-Arcand | CTO & Co-Fondateur
Pascal is CEO and co-founder of ARA Robotics, a leading Canadian firm in automated drone technology. With a solid engineering background from ÉTS university and a passion for innovation, he continue to be instrumental in the company's growth and success.
Pascal Chiva-Bernard
Véronique is the Communications and Marketing Advisor at ARA Robotics. Having graduated from the University of UQAM with a degree in graphic design, she plays a pivotal role in shaping the brand's visual narrative and ensuring effective communication strategies.
Véronique Lapierre — Author
Pascal is CEO and co-founder of ARA Robotics, a leading Canadian firm in automated drone technology. With a solid engineering background from ÉTS university and a passion for innovation, he continue to be instrumental in the company's growth and success.
Pascal Chiva-Bernard
Qualia now benefit from a system that not only simplifies multi-vehicle routing but also offers an unprecedented 4D airspace perspective. The precision and real-time tracking capability have elevated their RPAS functions, making them more secure and efficient than ever.
Guillaume Charland-Arcand
CTO & Co-Fondateur
3D digital model of the Halifax Port
We are glad that ARA Robotics, through this project, enabled the capacity to leverage the Canadian cellular network to support remote drone deployment. ARA did a great job developing and testing the technology as well as successfully completing all set operational used cases. We are pleased with the results of this project and the quality and punctuality of the work performed.
Anthony Beaupré-Jacques | Project Officer at Transport Canada