Aura Drone Spectrum Proposal Gets Industry Support
The Commercial Drone Alliance (CDA) and other groups supported Aura Network Systems and A2G Communications' asking for a rulemaking on expanding use of air-ground radiotelephone service (AGRAS) channels between 454.675-454.975 MHz and 459.675-459.975 MHz for voice and data communications, including…
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by drones (see 2108250035). “The Alliance has previously noted that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to spectrum suitable for UAS, so it is critical that the FCC enable a full range of suitable and available communications technology,” CDA said in a filing posted Thursday in RM-11912. Aura's proposal “can play a critical role in making possible” long-range vertical-takeoff-and-landing vehicle operation, said Elroy Air. The University of Maryland Unmanned Aircraft Systems Test Site said the spectrum is needed to meet its goal of establishing a drone network throughout the Chesapeake Bay region. “Transmission of critical data to UAS via a highly reliable and secure network, as described in the Petition, will be critical if U.S. citizens, businesses, safety agencies and communities -- particularly rural communities -- are to benefit from expanded UAS,” the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma said.