IoT Agriculture Case Study

Sateliot, a trailblazer in low-Earth orbit (LEO) nanosatellite constellation with 5G standard connectivity, has teamed up with S4IoT to deliver standard satellite connectivity for the Internet of Things (NB-IoT) to BeeWaze's innovative beehive monitoring solutions.

This groundbreaking collaboration aims to boost global food security by safeguarding bee populations and enhancing pollination through online monitoring of beehives.

With Sateliot's cutting-edge technology and commitment to making IoT connectivity accessible everywhere, beekeepers and farmers can now ensure the well-being of bees and optimize crop production efficiently.

The alarming decline in bee, butterfly, and other pollinator populations poses a severe threat to food security worldwide.

Approximately 87% of global crop production relies on pollination to varying degrees, making the value of pollination nearly $500 billion.

Regrettably, only 15% of beehives are currently monitored, leaving a significant gap in safeguarding these essential pollinators.

BeeWaze, a Chilean company with a mission to save bees and enhance global food security, offers innovative technology for beehive monitoring.

This technology enables beekeepers to monitor critical parameters such as temperature, weight, and humidity of beehives online. It also provides real-time weather forecasts and location-specific conditions. Additionally, agricultural producers can monitor the pollination process, tracking bee flow per minute and per day during crop flowering.

Thanks to the partnership with S4IoT, beekeepers and farmers in remote areas without internet access can benefit from Sateliot's 5G non-terrestrial networks (NTN).

This enables them to access online monitoring and receive near real-time updates on the status of their beehives. Farmers can efficiently verify the activity of contracted beehives for pollinating their crops, reducing time and costs associated with field visits.

Sateliot's innovative approach uses the 3GPP standard protocol, already prevalent in terrestrial cellular networks, eliminating the need for additional hardware.

Any connected IoT device can seamlessly switch to satellite connectivity when cellular networks are unavailable. This approach significantly reduces costs and provides more reliable technology for beehive monitoring in rural areas.

The collaboration between Sateliot, S4IoT, and BeeWaze represents a milestone in enhancing global food security through advanced beehive monitoring.

By leveraging 5G-IoT satellite connectivity, beekeepers and farmers can safeguard bee populations, optimize pollination processes, and maximize crop production.

Sateliot's commitment to making IoT connectivity available everywhere empowers rural communities, making a positive impact on the ecosystem and the food chain. This case study exemplifies the transformative potential of technology in building a better world, ensuring the well-being of vital pollinators and promoting sustainable agriculture practices.