Nokia Drone Networks offers a fully integrated, industrial-grade UAV system designed to overcome common challenges in remote monitoring, site inspections, and automated data collection.
Powered by public and private 4G/LTE or 5G connectivity, this drone-in-a-box solution enables Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations with secure, reliable, and high-bandwidth communications.
The complete solution includes Nokia drones equipped with dual gimbal HD and thermal cameras, a docking station for automated deployment and charging, a ground control station, and all necessary software and service components.
Addressing Real-World Operational Challenges
Industrial drone deployments have historically been limited by Wi-Fi-based communication systems, which constrain flight range and introduce reliability issues, particularly in congested environments. These limitations often require that drones be operated within visual line of sight (VLOS), making fully remote and automated operations unfeasible.
Nokia Drone Networks solves these problems by leveraging licensed 4G/LTE and 5G spectrum, ensuring secure, low-latency connectivity across large areas. This allows enterprises to operate drone fleets remotely, without needing personnel on-site, and eliminates the dependency on skilled pilots at every location.
Use Cases and Solutions
Remote Monitoring in Hazardous or Hard-to-Reach Locations
Nokia’s 5G drone solution provides critical aerial insights from remote or dangerous environments without deploying personnel. The BVLOS capabilities, enabled by robust mobile network connectivity, make it ideal for infrastructure monitoring, emergency response, and environmental surveillance.
Cost-Efficient Access via Leasing and On-Demand Services
Recognizing the high upfront costs of drone programs, Nokia Drone Networks is available as-a-service or for one-off missions. This flexible model lowers the cost of ownership, making advanced aerial capabilities accessible to more organizations.
Seamless IT Integration
To support large-scale industrial deployments, Nokia provides open APIs for integration with existing surveillance systems, analytics platforms, and other critical infrastructure. This reduces manual oversight and enables streamlined workflows.
Automated, Real-Time Data Collection
All flight data is streamed in real-time over the 4G/LTE or 5G network to a secure edge cloud platform, eliminating the need for manual retrieval from memory cards. This facilitates automated data processing and ensures complete data governance to meet enterprise-level security standards.
Certified, Secure, & Scalable
Nokia Drone Networks is CE and FCC certified, offering industrial-grade security and compliance for a wide range of commercial and government applications. Its scalable architecture allows multiple drones to be managed from a single remote operations center, supporting persistent operations across large or distributed sites.
