Fire and rescue services enhance drone connectivity

Hereford and Worcester, and Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS and SRFRS) have incorporated new technology to improve their emergency response capabilities. The services have focused on enhancing connectivity for their drone teams.

The Linx Hub portable Wifi hotspot enables HWFRS and SRFRS drone teams to maintain a stable internet connection and live stream footage in challenging environments. Specifically designed to meet the unique demands of drone operations, the hotspot offers internet connectivity for real-time video transmission.

The integration with their existing drone system enables responders from HWFRS and SRFRS to gather critical live footage effectively, facilitating a more coordinated and efficient response to incidents.

“The integration of advanced connectivity solutions elevates our emergency response capabilities. With the Linx Hub, our drone teams can effortlessly stream footage and maintain communication with responders, both on-site and off-site, enabling us to adapt swiftly to dynamic situations.”

Richard Cooper, Watch Commander at Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service.

According to Excelerate, the accessibility ensures the highest level of protection for customer data through full encryption. At larger incidents, drone pilots can securely stream footage directly back to the services Incident Command Units (ICU), which were also provided by the company.

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