IoT Product Roundup: Texas Instruments, Lucid Drones, Sateliot and more

From a 5G nanosatellite constellation connecting remote areas and disaster zones to networks, to the establishment of a 5G security lab, here are some of the best and brightest products from the IoT industry over the past month.

Lucid Drone Technologies, Sunbelt Rentals Partner on Cleaning Drone

ucid Drone Technologies has collaborated with equipment rental company Sunbelt Rentals, to bring Lucid C1 spraying drones to rental customers across North America. The drone was designed to clean building exteriors and windows.

“Partnerships like the one with Lucid Drone Technologies are what has enabled us to bring innovative solutions to our customers,” said Adam Camhi, vice president of flooring solutions at Sunbelt Rentals. “With the Lucid C1 spraying drone, our customers will have safer operations, reduce their environmental impact and increase overall operator efficiency, while still completing tough exterior cleaning jobs.”

The drones tether to an on-ground, soft wash pump system and use GPS and urban flight capabilities to stay connected in areas where a signal may be weak. They also feature intelligent batteries, and an avoid distance feature that allows operators to keep the drones at a set distance from the building.

Sateliot to Launch First 5G Nanosatellite Constellation

Sateliot, a U.S.-based nanosatellite telecommunications company, announced the launch of its first functional nanosatellite series, deployed via SpaceX Falcon 9 rockets and designed to offer 5G connectivity for IoT devices. The small-scale satellites will provide widespread, reliable coverage to nations across the world, offering network connection even in disaster zones and remote regions.

The advancement will mean anyone with a standard 5G device can connect to networks anywhere in the world without requiring expensive proprietary equipment. It is also anticipated to have a knock-on effect on daily operations for the logistics, agriculture, maritime, energy, utilities, transportation and environmental sectors.

“Current Satcom technologies are amazing but too niche and expensive for the average user,” said Jaume Sanpera, Sateliot CEO. “We have now launched two satellites, marking the official start of our working constellation, and will launch four more by the end of 2023.”

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