Storm-Proof Reporting: How TVU One Kept CGTN Live in Hurricane Milton’s Aftermath
TVU One, paired with Starlink satellite internet, enabled CGTN America to provide uninterrupted live coverage of Hurricane Milton's aftermath in Florida, overcoming severe infrastructure damage and demonstrating the technology's effectiveness in challenging reporting conditions.
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Cupertino, October 18 2024 —Recently, Hurricane Milton swept through Florida, USA, significantly impacting millions of lives. The natural disaster resulted in widespread power outages, flooding, and road damage. As of October 11, at least 14 people have lost their lives. Additionally, the hurricane triggered multiple tornadoes, with Florida issuing over 100 tornado warnings in a single day—a new record for the state.
In response to this severe natural disaster, CGTN America promptly dispatched reporters and camera crews to the frontlines to deliver firsthand news coverage to a global audience.
As a long-term partner of CGTN, TVU has consistently provided advanced live broadcast solutions for CGTN’s global bureaus, enabling rapid response to various news events. For this hurricane coverage, CGTN’s team opted for a combination of TVU One and Starlink satellite internet to successfully report live from multiple locations in the disaster zone.
The application process for TVU One is straightforward and efficient: reporters simply set up the equipment on-site and connect to the Starlink network to begin broadcasting. With local mobile communication facilities severely damaged and ground network signals completely disrupted, Starlink’s satellite internet was crucial for successful live coverage.
TVU One combined with Starlink technology ensured high-quality, stable video transmission even when traditional communication infrastructures were down. The flexibility and portability of both devices allowed CGTN’s team to penetrate deep into the disaster areas without worrying about network issues, providing viewers with immediate and authentic reports from the frontlines.
During live broadcasts, TVU One withstood harsh environmental challenges. Its lightweight magnesium-aluminum alloy body, coupled with compact electrical and structural design, provided physical “three-proof” protection (shockproof, moisture-proof, splash-proof). The ergonomic backpack and “one-button live” interface design enabled the reporting team to reach frontline locations swiftly and commence live reporting immediately.
This successful broadcast once again demonstrated that TVU’s live streaming technology combined with advanced satellite communication solutions plays an indispensable role in global news reporting. We take pride in helping media organizations overcome adverse conditions to deliver critical news promptly to audiences worldwide.
The TVU One + Starlink combination aims to address mobile network availability issues at news/sports sites worldwide. It ensures that media can quickly, conveniently, and reliably transmit high-quality real-time footage back to production centers. This solution has been widely applied in major events such as the Queen’s funeral in England, Australian floods, and the Paris Olympic torch relay, earning widespread acclaim from media outlets.
