LiveU and gNext: data, regardless of location or coverage

The clients of gNext, a global AI-based photogrammetry platform specialized in inspection and asset management, will be able to take advantage of the IP connectivity of LiveU to transfer data captured by drones to the gNext platform, regardless of where they are located or what WiFi coverage they have.

Remote data collection is a necessity for many engineers, asset inspectors and surveyors in sectors such as geotechnical and environmental infrastructure, transportation, utility infrastructure, construction, buildings and others. Problems arise when infrastructure locations are located in rural or remote areas with little or no access to reliable broadband, WiFi, mobile data coverage or network bandwidth, forcing inspectors to delay uploading data until they return from infrastructure sites. This can delay projects from days to even weeks.

To address this problem, LiveU has reached an agreement with gNext to provide coverage regardless of location through the new LiveU backpack LU-REQON1. This 955 gram self-powered portable device transmits real-time video from any IP video source, such as an IP camera, sensor, drone or remote sensing platform, to any desired destination, wirelessly. The field unit uses the patented IP video protocol LiveU Reliable Transport (LRT) to send video and data over a diverse range of IP links, including Starlink u other LEO satellite solutions (low Earth orbit), joining them to form a secure and resilient connection with a paired receiving server.

The LU-REQON1 from LiveU, which is part of the solution Situational Awareness of the company, provides the necessary connectivity to transport data seamlessly to the platform gNext, so all types of businesses will be able to submit their data as soon as the images and video are collected. The file transfer feature allows organizations to easily transfer large files from SD cards or USB drives to your operations centers or back offices from the field. The unit can charge at speeds of up to 100Mbps when capacity is available through mobile phone, WiFi, satellite and/or cable Internet connections. Ideal for photogrammetry, this alliance between LiveU and gNext will be effective initially in the United States, to expand to EMEA and other territories.

Joseph Yaker, director of public safety at LiveU, states that "LiveU's reliability for connectivity and faster file transfer, combined with the quality of gNext's 3D models, provides a clear, accurate, high-quality picture of a situation and enables rapid resolutions of mission-critical projects. Additionally, the ability to reach unreachable areas and share content in real time saves time and resources for the end customer, since the traditional method for data collection would delay action by hours or days."