New rules remove a decades-old restriction on airborne use of the 800 MHz Cellular band. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted on October 29 to remove a longstanding restriction on drone use of the 800 MHz Cellular band. The decision opens 50 megahertz of licensed spectrum for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). The new rules allow drones to use the spectrum for … [Read more...] about FCC Opens 50 MHz of Cellular Spectrum for Drone Operations
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FCC Touts Industry Support for Opening 800 MHz Cellular Spectrum to Drones
Ahead of an October 29 vote, the FCC highlights backing from drone manufacturers, wireless carriers, and industry groups for removing longstanding restrictions on drone communications. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has highlighted broad industry support for a proposed rule change that would allow commercial drones to use additional cellular spectrum. In an … [Read more...] about FCC Touts Industry Support for Opening 800 MHz Cellular Spectrum to Drones
