Record London's Air Pollution: Drayson Technologies Partners with Gophr and Inmarsat

Drayson Technologies, an IoT platform company based in London that has developed proprietary wireless charging technology and machine learning software to create smart sensor networks that generate actionable insights for life improvements, has announced its plans to build the world’s most advanced air pollution map for Greater London. The company has partnered with Gophr and Inmarsat to achieve this goal.

Fifty of Gophr courier’s bicycles will be equipped with the CleanSpace Tags, which are portable air pollution sensors created by Drayson Technologies. They are powered by its revolutionary Freevolt technology.

What is the goal of these companies’ partnership? The London-based couriers will map pollution levels on their journeys across the capital as they collect data that will help to build a real-time map of London’s air pollution during their same-day deliveries. They will achieve this goal with the assistance of the LoRa trackers by Inmarsat, the global mobile satellite communications services provider, which enables highly accurate, real time location and height data to be collected on the move.

“The CleanSpace network aims to provide the world’s most advanced air pollution map using thousands of personal sensors powered by Freevolt. This partnership brings together the combined expertise and commitment of Drayson Technologies, Gophr and Inmarsat so that people in London can see the air they breathe and help to create, not just a smart city – but a smarter society,” said Lord Paul Drayson, chairman and CEO, Drayson Technologies.

How does Gophr feel about their new partnership? “We’re a company that’s proud to be using the most innovative technology solutions available to make the world a better place to live in. As a courier service built by, and with bicycle couriers from day one, we’re proud to be able to use our resources to map air pollution in the capital. Making the most of our bike couriers to deliver a great same-day service, and a healthier future for London,” said Seb Roberts, Founder, Gophr.

Drayson Technologies plans to partner with other organizations in the upcoming weeks and months to collect data, gather insights and help address the issue of air pollution in the capital.         

Drayson Technologies along with Gophr and Inmarsat are paving the way for other companies on other continents to map their air pollution.