Leading telecom service provider VodafoneIdea (Vi) and startups Vizzbee Robotics and Tweek Labs have joined hands to test 5G-based solutions on aerial traffic management and motion capture systems.

Through this partnership, Vizzbee Robotics Solution will help Vi to test its solutions in unmanned aerial traffic management (UTM) and the management server (aerobridge) using 5G network to validate solutions such as stream live video frames from the UAV over the network, demonstrate the public safety and law enforcement application for ground personnel, perform real-time analytics from the data captured via drones, amongst others.

Tweek Labs will test a full-bodied motion capture suit using 5G technology, which can be an effective solution for sports training as it helps monitor the performance of athletes.

These trials come at a time when Vi, along with rivals Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio, are preparing to participate in the upcoming 5G auctions. The airwaves will bring in the next generation of technology for subscribers, the company said.

Abhijit Kishore, chief operating officer, Vodafone Idea, said, “In line with our endeavour to support the Government’s initiative of Digital India, we at VIL are committed to empowering start-ups to grow through innovation and design. We believe in partnering with the best and most innovative technology providers which can help us deliver solutions to enhance business outcomes for our customers.”