Nokia Launches Aurelis Optical LAN
Nokia announced the launch of Aurelis Optical LAN, its next-generation fiber-based LAN solution developed to meet the evolving demands of enterprise connectivity.
T-Mobile US enabled a nearly 80-mile beyond-visual-line-of-sight flight by a drone tapping the capabilities of 5G. The company believes the solution could be used for inspection programs, agriculture, and disaster relief.
The operator teamed with manufacturing company Valmont Industries to trial the drone over a distance of 77 miles. T-Mobile stated this was an industry first, with 5G capabilities enabling the craft to record high-resolution video and conduct near real-time analysis. T-Mobile argued existing inspection methods typically require extensive manpower, manned aircraft operations, or ground-based inspections.
It tipped a turnaround given the Federal Aviation Administration is granting more waivers to drone operators including Valmont Industries. The Harris Aerial-supplied drone’s flight time stood at less than three hours, during which it was used to inspect vital infrastructure. Visual inspections were handled by a Sony camera connected to T-Mobile’s 5G network, with the operator stating all work happened three times faster and with less fuel consumption than using today’s methods.