Long Range (LoRa)
makerLoRa is a wireless communication protocol designed for long-range data transmission at low power levels.
expanded
LoRa operates in the sub-gigahertz bands, providing a communication range of over 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) in rural areas. It is crucial for the Internet of Things (IoT) applications where devices need to communicate over long distances without the requirement for high data rates. LoRa improves the practicality of smart city infrastructure, agriculture monitoring, and environmental sensors by enabling efficient, low-power, and long-range connectivity.
examples
LoRaWAN-enabled agricultural sensor used for soil moisture monitoring.
Common in precision agriculture, where soil moisture sensors equipped with LoRa transmitter modules are deployed to monitor water levels over vast fields, assisting farmers in optimizing irrigation systems.
Smart city street lighting systems using LoRaWAN for centralized control.
Typically used in urban areas for the remote management of street lighting, this setup enables city managers to reduce energy consumption by remotely controlling and monitoring the lighting infrastructure.