As part of the Mobility Transition program, the BERNARD Gruppe is developing an innovative drone-based traffic monitoring system, with a focus on rural and alpine regions.
The project, funded by the Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG), aims to develop a networked monitoring system that improves traffic flow in hard-to-access areas through the use of drone swarms. Especially in regions where unexpected traffic jams frequently occur despite well-developed infrastructure, the BERNARD Gruppe, in collaboration with industry-leading research partners, creates new opportunities for mobility management through intelligent technology.
A central element is a hybrid communication network with low latency for drone coordination and high bandwidth for sensor data transmission. This network combines terrestrial and non-terrestrial components into a high-performance infrastructure. The drone swarms act not only as sensor carriers but also as flying network nodes to extend existing networks in previously underserved areas.
Within the scope of the project, the BERNARD Gruppe is developing a dedicated drone-based sensor system for traffic data collection. The collected data are fused, analyzed using AI, and applied for predictive traffic flow control. The initiative builds on findings from the 6G-SKY project and continues within the European research context. With the 3D-NET project, the BERNARD Gruppe once again demonstrates how technical excellence and responsibility can be combined in the field of forward-looking mobility solutions.
Felix Laimer, BERNARD Gruppe
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