Drones have learned how to distribute a mobile network

      Russia has successfully tested a new technology that can radically change the approach to mobile communications in hard-to-reach areas. The companies Geoscan and Gonets jointly tested a system called Dome Communication. It is based on an unmanned aerial vehicle that takes to the air and distributes a communication signal over a large area.

       For the tests, the Geoscan 201 drone was used, which was equipped with special equipment from the Gonets company. The whole system fits right in the wing of the drone. It rose to a height of about 100-120 meters, after which it created a coverage area with a radius of up to 20 kilometers. At the same time, the connection worked with both mobile and ground terminals, which allows you to quickly organize data exchange even in remote areas.

       The heart of the new technology is an ultralight satellite modem weighing just 89 grams. Despite its compactness, it is capable of providing stable data transmission over the Gonets network. This is especially important for situations where traditional cellular communications are unavailable, such as in the mountains, taiga, or in the aftermath of natural disasters.

      Who would benefit from such a method of communication?

       The developers are confident that such a system will find wide application. It can be used for rescue operations, for organizing communications for teams on the ground, as well as in smart transport, for example, for communication between unmanned vehicles or ships.

       After successful tests, the project will be further developed. The plans include improving drone flight control, expanding the scope of applications and creating a ready—made solution that can be quickly deployed anywhere in the country. All this makes Dome Communications one of the most interesting solutions in the field of fast and autonomous communications in Russia.

       Meanwhile, a large-scale national project for the development of the space industry has already been launched. On the agenda are the orbital station, multi—satellite groupings, nuclear technologies and the low-orbit Internet. It is planned to allocate 4.5 trillion rubles for this until 2036.