Problem Statement:
The client, responsible for managing multiple cell tower sites, faced significant challenges during power outages. Manually sending personnel to each site to switch to generator power was a time-consuming and inefficient process, especially when dealing with a large number of sites simultaneously.
Proposed Solution:
In collaboration with Watt Incorporate, an IoT devices company, we developed a comprehensive solution to address this issue. Watt Incorporate designed custom hardware to facilitate power supply switching, while we developed a mobile app and backend infrastructure to enable remote control and monitoring. The Flutter-based app, featuring secure login for operators, provided real-time visibility into assigned sites and allowed for seamless power supply management through a user-friendly interface.
Result:
The Remote Cell Tower Control App revolutionized the client's operations by enabling efficient and centralized management of cell tower sites. Through the app, operators could monitor site status in real-time and promptly respond to power outages by remotely switching to generator power with a few taps. The solution's web socket-based networking and Python Django backend hosted on AWS ensured reliable and secure communication between the app and custom hardware. This innovative approach eliminated the need for on-site personnel, resulting in significant cost savings and improved operational efficiency for the client.
Technology Used:
Flutter, Arduino, Django, AWS