Meshtastic: The mobile addition to LoRa technology
While LoRaWAN remains the perfect solution for many stationary sensor networks, Meshtastic closes the gap for mobile ad hoc use. It uses the proven LoRa physics, but breaks up the rigid star topology: Every end device becomes a repeater.
Decentralized mesh communication via LoRa: Meshtastic enables highly available, private networks for locations without existing infrastructure. The benefits:
Infrastructure autonomy
Efficient status detection with position data
Sovereign end-to-end encryption
Messenger functionality without a cell tower
The use cases are beyond the point of pure DIY projects
- Outdoor communication without a network
E.g. when hiking, trekking, expeditions, camping. - Disaster prevention & emergency communication
if mobile radio fails or is not available. - IoT and DIY projects
In which devices need to communicate with each other over long distances.