New York officials have announced the state’s 50-mile drone corridor will be equipped with 5G technology, making it the first in the US to test the cutting-edge communications capabilities for navigation purposes. The decision adds heft to the state’s claim of being a leading force in applied use and development of uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) and related technologies.

The announcement was made by New York Governor Kathy Hochul, who said the MITRE Engenuity Open Generation 5G Consortium has decided to trial the communication tech in the state’s 50-mile drone corridor connecting Syracuse and Rome. NUAIR, which manages the UAS zone, is a member of the Open Generation consortium, and was a major mover in the push to have it equipped 5G navigation capabilities. With those, NUAIR will be able to establish and experiment with a 100 mile-square, 5G-dedicated hub allowing beyond visual line of sight operations and long-range flight paths –  both considered…

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Source: dronedj.com