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Briefing
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- Radio Positioning System (RPS) – Vodafone created Radio Positioning System, air traffic control system for drones that aims to enable better fleet monitoring, as well as prevent hacking and other related criminal activities
- 4G IoT and AI Driven – Leverages 4G mobile network that facilitates secure data transfers, subscriber identification module (SIM) technology for registration, and proprietary artificial intelligence algorithms that help manage large drone fleets remotely
- Focusing on Safety and Security – Enables real-time drone tracking for authorities and operators, beyond line-of-sight control, geofencing (i.e. programs drone to land or return to operator upon encroaching on no-fly zones), authority control override during emergencies, and owner e-identification
- Conducting Trials – Started trials in late 2017, with additional tests in Spain and France in 2018 and planned commercial launch by 2019
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Business Model and Practices
Business Model
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Sector
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Information Technology, Transportation and Logistics
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Organization
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Vodafone Group plc
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Source
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Original Publication Date
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February 20, 2018
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