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Integrated Satellite and Drone Network for Rapid Disaster Response and Asset Tracking

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Imagine a giant safety net in the sky that combines satellites and drones to find people during a disaster. It works like a high-tech map that updates in real-time, even when cell towers are destroyed. This ensures rescue teams know exactly where to go and what tools to bring without wasting precious minutes.

By the numbers
11,000
disasters attributed to weather, climate and water-related hazards over 50 years
2 million
deaths resulting from weather, climate and water-related hazards
3
GOVSATCOM resources used (ATHENA FIDUS Italian, French payload, and VHTS Konnect)
The business problem

What needed solving

First responders lack resilient, quick-to-deploy communication and mapping tools in disaster zones where terrestrial networks fail. This leads to slower reaction times and difficulties in locating people and assets.

The solution

What was built

An integrated system combining GOVSATCOM, Copernicus, and Galileo assets with dual SATCOM terminals to support drones and ground teams.

Audience

Who needs this

Civil Protection AgenciesSatellite Communication Hardware ManufacturersProfessional Drone OperatorsGovernmental Crisis Management Units
Business applications

Who can put this to work

Public Safety
enterprise
Target: Emergency Response Agency

If you are an emergency response agency dealing with sudden floods or earthquakes — this project developed a system using GOVSATCOM, Copernicus, and Galileo that reduces reaction time for first responders.

Aerospace
SME
Target: Drone Service Provider

If you are a drone service provider dealing with connectivity gaps in remote disaster zones — this project developed a dual satellite SATCOM terminal that allows drones to maintain robust links for mapping and surveillance.

Insurance
enterprise
Target: Catastrophe Insurance Firm

If you are an insurance firm dealing with the need for accurate damage assessment after hurricanes — this project developed a scalable solution for accurate mapping and asset localization using European space assets.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

What is the cost or pricing model for this solution?

Based on available project data, no specific pricing or cost details are provided as the project is currently in the demonstration phase.

Can this be scaled for global industrial use?

Yes, the project objective explicitly states the goal is to provide an integrated and scalable solution with a worldwide dimension for crisis management.

How is the intellectual property or licensing handled?

Based on available project data, there are no specific details regarding IP or licensing agreements mentioned in the project description.

How does this integrate with existing hardware?

The system integrates dual satellite SATCOM terminals and interfaces with GOVSATCOM HUB to allow the use of shared capacities from governmental and private satellite systems.

What is the timeline for deployment?

The project period runs from 2024-10-01 to 2027-06-30, indicating the demonstration and development phase occurs during this window.

Consortium

Who built it

The consortium is heavily industry-driven with an 82% industry ratio, consisting of 9 companies and only 2 academic/research partners. With 7 SMEs involved across 6 European countries, the project is structured for commercial viability and rapid technology transfer rather than pure theoretical research.

How to reach the team

Contact SISTEMATICA SPA in Italy for partnership opportunities regarding SATCOM terminals.

Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

Contact SciTransfer to identify integration partners for GOVSATCOM-ready hardware.