(News Bulletin 247) – Nokia today announces a contract with the Belgian telecommunications operator Citymesh to supply its Nokia Drone Networks platform with 70 Drone-in-a-Box (DiaB) units.
This contract will be enough to equip Belgium with an automated 5G drone network that informs and accelerates the mobilization of resources in the event of an emergency.
Branded SENSE by Citymesh, the 70 drones are deployed in 35 emergency areas across the country and will gather information in the critical 15-minute period immediately following a call. This ensures that first responder teams are fully informed and equipped to respond to each unique situation.
Belgian emergency services can receive more than two million calls per year. With Nokia Drone Networks, pilots will be able to operate 24/7 and send drones from strategically located docking stations across the country.
Hans Similon, Managing Director of Citymesh Safety Drone, said: ‘SENSE is a great example of how technology can save lives. Together with Nokia, we are making Belgium safer and proving how innovative we are as a nation.’
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