OQ Technology recently achieved a groundbreaking milestone by successfully transferring an image via a low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite using 5G NTN IoT protocols over S-band spectrum. This achievement, touted as a world first, has significant implications for defense and industrial sectors. The satellite operator highlighted the potential of this feat in enabling remote monitoring, asset surveillance, and real-time intelligence, particularly in areas where terrestrial networks are unavailable. Industries such as oil and gas, agriculture, defense, and security stand to benefit greatly from enhanced access to visual assets. Use cases include transmitting images for disaster response, monitoring oil and gas pipelines, as well as real-time reconnaissance with border cameras, drones, and tactical sensors in the defense sector. By showcasing a demonstration involving a motion-activated camera connected to a 5G NTN user terminal to capture an image of a model rocket, OQ Technology demonstrated the power of their LEO network in transmitting visual data to a local ground station. Founder and CEO Omar Qaise emphasized the transformative impact of this capability, stating that the ability to send images over satellite significantly enhances the power of their 5G network, enabling users to not just measure but also visualize remote locations such as oil rigs, power stations, or environmental sensors in remote areas.
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