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FCC Adopts Initial Rules for ‘Drone’ Operations in the 5 GHz Band

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The Federal Communications Commission adopted new rules to enable initial drone operations in the 5 GHz spectrum band for wireless communications necessary to safely control the flights of uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS). The use of UAS in the United States is growing quickly: during this decade, UAS operations are expected to triple in terms of […]

Israel Buys IAI’s SDR Airborne Radios for UAVs

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Defense manufacturer Israel Aerospace Industries  has been awarded a contract, by competitive tender, to provide the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) with airborne radios, for installation on Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) that operate in maritime patrol missions over the Israeli Economic Exclusion Zone (EEZ). Installed on Heron-type UAVs, they allow shore-based Navy personnel to hail vessels […]

Ericsson, Qualcomm and Dronus Demo 5G Use Case with mmWave-Powered Drone at Ericsson USA 5G Smart Factory

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The Ericsson USA 5G Smart Factory has begun a proof of concept with an autonomous, natively 5G mmWave connected drone to perform indoor missions within the Ericsson factory. Starting with autonomous inventory checks in the factory’s warehouse high racks, the drone’s indoor-optimized flight control, 5G connected Nest docking station, and live video streaming cameras enable […]

Orion Technology Group Integrates Doodle Labs Datalinks into X BLUE NANO Drones

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Orion Technology Group, a manufacturer of advanced artificial intelligence UxVs and mission software, has announced the integration of Doodle Labs’ cutting-edge Mesh Rider Radios into its full line of AIM BLUE drones, including its newest X2 BLUE NANO, a cargo pocket-sized nUAS with indoor and outdoor autonomous navigation capabilities. Orion’s Artificial Intelligence Mission (AIM) system […]

Hughes to Connect Gray Eagle UAS with Next Gen Satellite Communications for GA-ASI

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Hughes Network Systems, an EchoStar company, announced that it has been awarded a production contract from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) to produce a key component of the next-generation satellite communications (SATCOM) system for the MQ-1C Gray Eagle 25M Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS). Under the contract, Hughes will provide advanced, ruggedized HM400 modems, named […]

Japan to Allow 5G Access for Drones, Paving Way for High-Res Video

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The Japanese government will end the prohibition on drones accessing 5G high-speed wireless communications networks in fiscal 2024, Nikkei has learned, enabling higher-definition images for disaster relief and infrastructure inspections. With 5G’s real-time transmission and reception of large amounts of data, drones would be able to relay 4K high-definition video and other images. The use […]

Doodle Labs and UKRSPECSYSTEMS Provide Secure Data Links for Ukraine Defense Forces

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Doodle Labs, a provider of advanced wireless communication solutions, has announced its strategic partnership with UKRSPECSYSTEMS, a manufacturer of cutting-edge unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). This collaboration aims to address the critical challenges faced by drone manufacturers supplying UAS to the Ukraine defense forces and elevate the operational capabilities of the Mini Shark UAV. Ukraine defense […]