Motorola DMR radio system to support the organizers of the Red Bull Stratos

The Red Bull Stratos, the 120,000 feet skydive from the edge of space was a mission that transcended human limits. Riedel Communications - one of the leading providers of real-time solutions for video, audio and communications - provided the entire communications solution for this outstanding project, integrating both wireless and wired digital intercom systems. Additionally, Riedel furnished the fiber-based video and signal distribution as well as the wireless video links from the capsule’s onboard cameras - enabling the stunning pictures delivered from the Red Bull Stratos capsule.

Felix Baumgartner, renowned extreme base jumper and sky diver, ascended to 24 miles (39 kilometer) in a stratospheric balloon and made a freefall jump rushing toward earth at supersonic speeds before parachuting to the ground breaking three world records with one jump: the highest skydive, the first to reach supersonic speeds in free fall and the highest manned balloon ride.


                      _{Felex Baumgartner}
 
Riedel furnished the on-site Motorola DMR digital radio network with more than 100 radio receivers and ten channels, which were seamlessly integrated into the wired matrix intercom system. This means radio users were able to directly talk to intercom users and vice versa.

Source: Riedel