A closer look at how spectrum policy and licensing could determine the future of U.S. drone operations The FCC is emerging as a major force in shaping the US drone industry. The industry was stunned when the FCC moved to broadly limit foreign drones and components. Now, the agency is considering other ways that its sphere of influence may impact the domestic drone … [Read more...] about The Real FCC Drone Debate: Who Controls the Airwaves?
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Multi-Class Drone Missions Managed by a Single Operator in JADC2 Demonstration
Integrated MDCX and XTEND XOS enable a single operator to manage complex, multi-UAS missions Lockheed Martin Skunk Works® and XTEND have expanded their collaboration to support joint all-domain command and control (JADC2) missions. The companies integrated the XTEND Operating System (XOS) into Skunk Works’ MDCX™ autonomy platform. The integration allows one operator to command … [Read more...] about Multi-Class Drone Missions Managed by a Single Operator in JADC2 Demonstration
FCC Proposes New Spectrum Rules to Advance Air Mobility Technologies
Updated Guidelines Aim to Enhance Safety, Innovation, and Growth in Crewed and Uncrewed Aviation The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced a new initiative to modernize spectrum rules for advanced air mobility systems, a sector that combines crewed and uncrewed aircraft for efficient transportation of people and cargo. The FCC's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking … [Read more...] about FCC Proposes New Spectrum Rules to Advance Air Mobility Technologies
