Qualcomm and AT&T are researching how drones can operate on wireless networks now and in the future. They are exploring the issues with (and possible benefits) coverage, signal, strength and mobility across network cells and how they function in flight. The goal of the research is to assist in drone functions such as Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) which will enable … [Read more...] about Qualcomm and AT&T Testing Wireless How Networks Can Improve Drone Operations
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DJI on Monopolies and Privacy of User Data
In recent news reports DJI, the Chinese drone manufacturer, has touched on two issues that percolate up with the emergence of almost any new technology: monopolies and privacy concerns. China Daily reports that “[the] fast-growing consumer drone industry should not copy the model of personal computer and smartphone businesses where one chip company controls nearly the whole … [Read more...] about DJI on Monopolies and Privacy of User Data
FAA Approves Qualcomm to Fly in Class B Airspace
Mobile chip maker Qualcomm announced Thursday that the FAA had granted permission for the company to fly drones on its San Diego property. The area is designated as Class B (restricted) airspace because of its proximity to San Diego airport. The permission represents the first approval that the FAA has granted for flying drones in Class B airspace. Qualcomm's Certificate … [Read more...] about FAA Approves Qualcomm to Fly in Class B Airspace
Drone Companies: the Four Big Chip Makers
While hundreds of new commercial drone companies appear every month, Motley Fool identifies four publicly traded chip makers as stocks to watch for drone investors. Motley names Ambarella (NASDAQ:AMBA), NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA), Intel (NASDAQ:INTC), and Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM). Ambarella has had its ups and downs of late - mostly downs, as the stock has fallen dramatically since … [Read more...] about Drone Companies: the Four Big Chip Makers
News bits: Qualcomm ups investment in Dronecode Project; is FAA letting AMA lie on reg forms? and more
Dronecode Project receives new investments Yesterday the Dronecode Project announced that it had received investments from 27 new member organizations including DroneDeploy, Airmap, and Sentera. Qualcomm also increased its investment participation level. Specific amounts were not disclosed but the funding will allow the Dronecode Project, a non-profit that develops and … [Read more...] about News bits: Qualcomm ups investment in Dronecode Project; is FAA letting AMA lie on reg forms? and more
