LiveU and Airwise Formed Public Safety Drone Partnership
The companies have integrated video transmission and flight management tools for emergency responders.
Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in Telecommunications
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LiveU and Airwise announced a strategic partnership to provide an integrated technology stack for public safety drone operations. The collaboration unifies video transmission with fleet management and airspace awareness.
Why it matters
Public safety agencies often struggle to coordinate disparate systems during field operations. This integrated solution streamlines mission control and video distribution to improve situational awareness for emergency responders.
The platform combines LiveU's bonded IP transport for video streaming with the airwiseOS operational intelligence system. This integration links field-deployed hardware directly to command displays and mobile devices for real-time monitoring.
The players
LiveU
LiveU is a company based in Hackensack, New Jersey, that specializes in bonded IP transport for live video transmission.
Airwise
Airwise is a technology firm headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, that develops the airwiseOS platform for drone fleet management and airspace awareness.
The details
The new workflow merges mission controls, airspace compliance, and video distribution into a single operational interface. By consolidating these functions, the partnership aims to reduce the technical complexity of operating drone fleets in high-stakes environments.
Timeline
The strategic partnership was announced on October 6, 2026.
A live demonstration of the technology will take place from October 19-22, 2026.
The Tech Race
This partnership reflects a broader industry shift toward consolidating fragmented drone software and hardware tools into unified mission suites. By integrating LiveU and airwiseOS, the companies are positioning themselves to replace siloed legacy equipment with cohesive operational intelligence platforms.
Public safety agencies will gain access to a streamlined workflow that connects drone-mounted cameras directly to mobile command devices. This reduces the time required for setup and ensures that mission-critical video data remains synchronized with flight telemetry.
The takeaway
Technological integration is becoming a primary requirement for emergency drone programs to remain effective in the field. Agencies should look to prioritize platforms that offer unified control rather than piecing together disparate hardware from multiple vendors.
What happens next
The companies are scheduled to showcase the joint solution at DRONE RESPONDERS TEXCON 2026 in Arlington, Texas, from October 19-22, 2026.
Further reading
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More information
View full details on the LiveU public safety solutions information page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Manila times.
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