Spectrum Needs Different for Small and Large Drones: Aura
Aura Network Systems filed additional comments saying it agrees with the goals of an FCC NPRM (see 2505190053) that explores opening the 450 MHz band “to aeronautical command and control operations” for drones. “The 450 MHz band can be leveraged…
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to offer services at a variety of altitudes to aircraft with a variety of concepts of operation,” the company said this week in docket 24-629. It noted that needs differ for drone operators. “Flights involving larger aircraft that occur in controlled airspace have the greatest need for robust connectivity to support flight safety and regularity,” while small drones “that operate below 400 feet have lower safety needs and may only require intermittent connectivity, which can potentially be served by existing terrestrial networks.”