Major Tech Groups Support Low-Flying Drones in 60 GHz Band
CTA, CTIA, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and other groups told the FCC they support allowing low-flying drone radars in the 60 GHz band (see 2210200058). Current rules “limit the innovative potential of the 60 GHz band,” said a filing…
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posted Friday in docket 21-264. “Authorizing the use of 60 GHz radar technologies on drones would enhance safety for drone operations and provide significant economic and societal benefits for the American public and the business community,” the groups said: “Specifically, allowing the use of this band for low-altitude drone operations would enable the development of systems to sense and avoid obstacles and provide situational awareness. This would help enhance aviation safety and reduce the risk to both people and property on the ground and other airspace users.” Others signing the filing were the Information Technology Industry Council, NetChoice and TechNet.