5G-based Indoor Positioning System (5G-IPS) for Firefighters using UAVs

This session will provide an update on the Public Safety Innovation Accelerator Program 2022 awarded “5G-enabled Indoor Positioning System for Firefighters using UAVs (5G-IPS).” George Mason University, together with Virginia Tech and Arlington County Fire Department, are prototyping a precise 5G-based Indoor Positioning System (5G-IPS) for firefighters, leveraging 5G NR positioning, network slicing, Open RAN architecture, MEC, and agile Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) deployment. This 5G-IPS system promises enhanced situational awareness for first responders, offering precise location tracking and seamless communication among key team members, crucial for their safety in hazardous environments. Stop by our demo table for an in-depth look at our latest demonstration of the 5G-IPS system.