A collaborative project focused on safety, energy, and protecting lives and the environment in Riga and Turin.
About the project
5G4LIVES is a collaborative project aimed at enabling the development of an emergency management and risk prevention service focusing on search and rescue operations in Riga, Latvia, and the management of natural disasters in Turin, Italy. The project will deploy a 5G network in both locations to reach its goal.
By combining 5G connectivity with the power of cutting-edge technologies – in particular, UAVs – 5G4LIVES aims to enhance safety and environmental protection by providing real-time monitoring of weather conditions and automated identification of potential vulnerabilities in high-risk areas.
5G4LIVES unites eight public and private sector organizations – Riga State City Municipal Agency, Riga State City Municipal Police, LMT, The Electronic Communications Office of Latvia, VEFRESH, WIND TRE SPA, COMUNE DI TORINO, and the Polytechnic University of Turin.
One 5G network, two use cases
The 5G network built within the project’s scope will enable two use cases – one in Latvia and the other in Italy.
Using the 5G network, drones will be deployed in two of Riga’s popular recreational waterside areas – Kisezers lake and Vecaki Beach – to provide real-time monitoring, enabling swift response to emergencies, efficient search and rescue operations, and proactive identification of potential hazards. One of the main goals of this use case is to improve the efficiency of emergency service responses, including that of the local police.
In addition to practical implementation, Riga-based research will focus on developing safety protocols and flight methodologies for BVLOS drone operations across the EU.
In Turin, the project will focus on developing a 5G-enabled service to identify and assess vulnerabilities and combat the threat of natural disasters. The second use case will include testing innovative anti-drone hacking technology, integrating satellite data, and enhancing pilot-drone collaboration to improve emergency response.
In Italy, the project will facilitate real-time data analysis and rapid decision-making by enabling uninterrupted drone operation and data transmission in challenging terrains, even in adverse weather conditions. This will mitigate the threat of natural disasters and set new standards for public safety and security by validating BVLOS flight methodologies.