Development of a Real-Time Thermal Video Streaming Drone System over 5G Internet Connectivity
Integrating 5G SIM Module, Thermal Gimbal Camera, and Raspberry Pi 5 for High-Speed Remote Monitoring Applications
Project Overview
This project develops a drone system that enables real-time thermal video streaming over a 5G network, optimized for remote monitoring in complex or hazardous environments.
Core components:
• Thermal Gimbal Camera: Captures stable infrared imagery for detecting heat signatures in real time.
• Raspberry Pi 5: Acts as the onboard processing and streaming unit, handling video encoding and transmission.
• 5G SIM Module: Provides high-speed, low-latency internet connectivity without relying on local Wi-Fi infrastructure.
• Web-Based Interface: Allows users to remotely view live thermal feeds, store footage, and engage in two-way communication with the system.
Target applications include wildfire detection, search and rescue operations, industrial inspections, and security/defense missions.
Key Benefits
- Streams real-time thermal video over 5G with minimal latency, ideal for high-risk environments.
- Eliminates dependency on local Wi-Fi or wired networks via onboard 5G SIM module.
- Raspberry Pi 5 provides powerful onboard processing and flexible integration.
- Enables remote access and control through a browser-based interface.
- Supports applications in safety-critical missions such as wildfire monitoring, rescue, and infrastructure inspection.