Agency considers whether existing satellite licensing requirements adequately address unmanned aircraft operations The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is considering changes to its satellite communications rules that could simplify access for drone operators. The agency is seeking public comment on whether existing regulations adequately address unmanned aircraft … [Read more...] about FCC Seeks Input on Simplifying Satellite Communications Rules for Drones
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Secure Connectivity: The Common Challenge for Drone Fleets and Counter-Drone Systems
How ZeroTier is helping operators maintain reliable, encrypted communications across commercial drone and counter-UAS applications. By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Operating a drone-based inspection to determine the structural integrity of an underground tunnel and maintaining a counter-UAS system to protect a piece of critical infrastructure might seem like … [Read more...] about Secure Connectivity: The Common Challenge for Drone Fleets and Counter-Drone Systems
“Hammer Down”: FCC Moves to Open 50 MHz of Spectrum for Drones
October 29 vote will also consider new restrictions on foreign electronics testing and certification laboratories. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) plans to vote on new rules that would open 50 MHz of low-band spectrum for commercial drone operations. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr announced the upcoming vote in an October 7 blog post titled “Hammer Down.” The … [Read more...] about “Hammer Down”: FCC Moves to Open 50 MHz of Spectrum for Drones
What Starlink Actually Changes for Police Drones: A Look at BRINC’s Guardian
BRINC Guardian with Starlink: A New Standard for Drone as First Responder?Satellite connectivity, redundancy, and real-world range could reshape police drone operations At the recent Motorola Solutions [NYSE: MSI] Summit, DRONELIFE spoke with Blake Resnick about BRINC’s new Guardian drone and its integrated Starlink capability. The conversation pointed to a clear shift in how … [Read more...] about What Starlink Actually Changes for Police Drones: A Look at BRINC’s Guardian
DroneOD Joins Space Park Leicester to Advance Cross-Platform Drone Technologies
DroneOD, a UK start-up developing universal connectivity solutions for unmanned aerial systems, has joined Space Park Leicester at its £100 million state-of-the-art facility to accelerate development of cross-platform drone technologies. Universal Device for All Drone Types Founded in 2025, DroneOD is building a compact, rugged device designed to enable secure communication … [Read more...] about DroneOD Joins Space Park Leicester to Advance Cross-Platform Drone Technologies
