PriMO-5G · Project

Live Immersive Video from Fast-Moving Cars and Drones over 5G

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Imagine you're in an office but you can see a live, ultra-high-quality video feed from a drone flying over a construction site or a car speeding down a highway — as if you were right there. That's what this project made possible using 5G millimeter-wave technology. The team built and tested a complete system across Europe and Korea that streams immersive video from moving vehicles and drones, using AI to keep the connection stable even at high speeds. Think of it as giving remote operators true "virtual presence" inside anything that moves.

By the numbers

EUR 2,000,000

EU funding for the project

consortium partners

countries involved (DE, FI, SE, UK)

industrial partners in the consortium

total project deliverables produced

50%

industry ratio in the consortium

The business problem

What needed solving

Companies operating fleets of vehicles or drones need real-time, high-quality video from fast-moving objects — but current connectivity drops out at speed, delivers poor image quality, and cannot support immersive remote presence. This forces businesses to send personnel on-site, limiting the scale of remote inspections, surveillance, and autonomous operations. Without reliable ultra-high data rate connections for moving objects, the promise of remote drone and vehicle operations remains unfulfilled.

The solution

What was built

The project built and demonstrated a complete end-to-end 5G system for streaming immersive video from fast-moving cars and drones. Key outputs include mmWave radio technologies for ultra-high data rates, interoperable 5G core networks tested across Europe and Korea, AI-assisted communication for maintaining connections at speed, and 22 deliverables including documented component demonstrations and a final end-to-end immersive demonstration report.

Audience

Who needs this

Telecom operators deploying 5G mmWave networks who need proven use casesIndustrial drone service companies doing remote inspections and surveyingFleet management companies wanting real-time immersive vehicle monitoringSmart city authorities planning connected vehicle and drone infrastructureMedia and broadcasting companies streaming live immersive content from moving platforms

Business applications

Who can put this to work

Logistics & Fleet Management

enterprise

Target: Fleet operators and logistics companies using remote vehicle monitoring

If you are a logistics company dealing with the cost and risk of sending inspectors to remote sites or monitoring fleet vehicles in real time — this project developed an end-to-end 5G system that streams immersive video from fast-moving vehicles. The cross-continental testbed with 6 partners proved the system works across borders, meaning your remote operations center could get live high-quality feeds from trucks or delivery vans without on-site staff.

Drone Services & Inspection

SME

Target: Industrial drone operators offering inspection, surveying, or security services

If you are a drone service provider struggling with low-quality video feeds and connection drops during beyond-visual-line-of-sight flights — this project built AI-assisted 5G communication specifically for aerial drones. The final end-to-end immersive demonstrations showed stable ultra-high data rate connections for moving drones, which means your pilots could operate remotely with a live immersive view instead of relying on recorded footage.

Telecommunications & Network Equipment

enterprise

Target: Telecom operators and network equipment manufacturers rolling out 5G services

If you are a telecom operator looking for proven use cases to justify your 5G mmWave infrastructure investment — this project delivered interoperable 5G core networks tested across 4 countries and contributed to 5G Phase 2 standardization. With 3 industrial partners including manufacturers and operators in the consortium, the technology was validated in real cross-continental testbeds, giving you a tested blueprint for immersive video services.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

What would it cost to adopt this technology?

The project received EUR 2,000,000 in EU funding across 6 partners over 3 years. Commercial pricing is not published. Deployment costs would depend on existing 5G infrastructure and the scale of your drone or vehicle fleet. Contact the coordinator for licensing or partnership terms.

Can this work at industrial scale across multiple sites?

The project specifically tested cross-continental operations between Europe and Korea, demonstrating that the system works across borders and different network setups. With interoperable 5G core networks developed by different partners, the architecture is designed for multi-site deployment. Scaling would require compatible 5G mmWave coverage at your operating locations.

Who owns the intellectual property and can I license it?

IP is shared among the 6 consortium partners from 4 countries (DE, FI, SE, UK), coordinated by Aalto University in Finland. The project contributed to 5G Phase 2 standardization, meaning some results feed into open standards. Specific proprietary components would need licensing agreements with individual partners.

Does this comply with current 5G and drone regulations?

The project explicitly assessed regulatory bottlenecks for operating the system globally and worked with national regulatory authorities on spectrum policies. However, drone and 5G regulations vary by country and have evolved since the project ended in 2021. You would need to verify current compliance for your specific jurisdiction.

How quickly could we integrate this into existing operations?

The project delivered 22 deliverables including component demonstrations and a final end-to-end immersive demonstration report. The system was proven in testbed environments, not as a commercial product. Integration would require working with consortium partners to adapt the technology to your specific vehicles, drones, and network infrastructure.

Is there ongoing support or has the project ended?

PriMO-5G officially closed in June 2021. However, the consortium includes 3 industrial partners (manufacturers and operators) who may offer commercial support or continued development. Aalto University as coordinator can direct you to the right partner for your needs.

Consortium

Who built it

The PriMO-5G consortium brings a balanced mix of 3 industrial partners and 3 universities across 4 countries (Germany, Finland, Sweden, UK), with a 50% industry ratio that signals real commercial interest. Coordinated by Aalto University in Finland — a top-tier technical university — the project includes world-leading manufacturers and at least one telecom operator, plus 1 SME. The involvement of partners active in major standardization bodies and regulatory authorities means results are already feeding into industry standards. For a business looking to adopt this technology, the consortium offers multiple entry points: large manufacturers for equipment, operators for network integration, and the SME for potentially more agile collaboration.

AALTO KORKEAKOULUSAATIO SRCoordinator · FI
KUNGLIGA TEKNISKA HOEGSKOLANparticipant · SE
NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS DRESDEN GMBHparticipant · DE
ERICSSON ABparticipant · SE
CUMUCORE OYparticipant · FI
KING'S COLLEGE LONDONparticipant · UK

How to reach the team

Aalto University (Finland) — reach out to the 5G research group or project coordinator via the university's research services office

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Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

Want an introduction to the PriMO-5G team? SciTransfer can connect you with the right consortium partner for your use case — whether you need the mmWave radio technology, the AI-assisted communication layer, or the full end-to-end system.

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