FCC Lifts Decades-Old Restriction on Drone Cellular Operations

FCC lifts decades-old restriction on drone cellular operations

For years, a decades-old restriction designed to keep cell phones from interfering with ground-based mobile networks has also stood in the way of drone operations. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has now decided it’s time to move on. more…

FCC clears drone operations in 800MHz band

The FCC voted to alter rules that remove a restriction preventing drones from operating in 50MHz of spectrum in the 800MHz band. #pressrelease

FCC Opens 800 MHz to Drones, but BVLOS Still Waits on FAA Part 108

The FCC voted 3-0 to end a 1991 airborne ban and open 50 MHz of 800 MHz cellular spectrum to drones. The FAA's Part 108 BVLOS rule is due December 7.

Michigan Drone Company Supports 800 MHz Draft Order

Michigan-based drone maker Swarm Defense supports the FCC's draft order on allowing drones to make use of the 800 MHz band, the company said in a letter addressed to FCC Chairman Brendan Carr and posted Tuesday in docket 26-74. The...

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 October 27 announcement, […]