2126616
Project Grant
Overview
Grant Description
Sbir Phase I: A software-based tool for beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone's connection reliability enhancement.
Awardee
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding / Funding Agency
Place of Performance
New York,
New York
10044-1500
United States
Geographic Scope
Single Zip Code
Related Opportunity
None
Voltela was awarded
Project Grant 2126616
worth $255,962
from Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships in January 2021 with work to be completed primarily in New York New York United States.
The grant
has a duration of 7 months and
was awarded through assistance program 47.041 Engineering.
SBIR Details
Research Type
SBIR Phase I
Title
SBIR Phase I:A software-based tool for beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone's connection reliability enhancement
Abstract
The broader impact/commercial potential of this Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I project is to improve standards for safety-critical connectivity of drones flying Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS). The drone communication market requires superior link reliability to BVLOS drone applications at an affordable price. The proposed technologies seek to control BVLOS operations enabling improved safety and increased trust in autonomous airspace systems from both regulatory authorities and society. Network-based solutions to improve airborne links require costly enhancements to the network and a large number of drone devices to be profitable. The team is focused on solving aerial command and control problems using the current mobile network; The technology seeks full integration with the 5G network and compatibility with subsequent network generations.This Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I project aims to develop and de-risk the connection reliability enhancement algorithms for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drones, enhancing connection reliability. The technological improvements allow use of any network generation (2G/3G/4G/5G), delivering connection reliability to 95% of the global population. The team has three enabling innovations: 1) voice channel communication redundancy which translates commands into audio signals transmitted over the voice channel, 2) an algorithm for handover (HO) optimization which minimizes ping-pong HO, radio link failures (RLF) and connection losses, and 3) safe route planning which allows drone operators to select the best route for reliable connectivity given the network circumstances.This award reflects NSF's statutory mission and has been deemed worthy of support through evaluation using the Foundation's intellectual merit and broader impacts review criteria.
Topic Code
W
Solicitation Number
NSF 21-562
Status
(Complete)
Last Modified 1/5/22
Period of Performance
1/1/22
Start Date
8/31/22
End Date
Funding Split
$256.0K
Federal Obligation
$0.0
Non-Federal Obligation
$256.0K
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
2126616
SAI Number
None
Award ID URI
SAI EXEMPT
Awardee Classifications
Small Business
Awarding Office
490707 DIVISION OF INDUSTRIAL INNOVATION
Funding Office
490707 DIVISION OF INDUSTRIAL INNOVATION
Awardee UEI
W3L4P8L8S157
Awardee CAGE
8US36
Performance District
12
Senators
Kirsten Gillibrand
Charles Schumer
Charles Schumer
Representative
Jerrold Nadler
Budget Funding
Federal Account | Budget Subfunction | Object Class | Total | Percentage |
---|---|---|---|---|
Research and Related Activities, National Science Foundation (049-0100) | General science and basic research | Grants, subsidies, and contributions (41.0) | $255,962 | 100% |
Modified: 1/5/22