International Trade Today is a Warren News publication.

Electric Utilities Discuss Importance of Spectrum for Drones

Edison Electric Institute representatives discussed the need electric utilities have for licensed spectrum to support uncrewed aerial systems and suggested to the FCC that the 4.9 and 5 GHz bands provide ideal frequencies. The utilities met with aides to Chairwoman…

Sign up for a free preview to unlock the rest of this article

If your job depends on informed compliance, you need International Trade Today. Delivered every business day and available any time online, only International Trade Today helps you stay current on the increasingly complex international trade regulatory environment.

Jessica Rosenworcel and Commissioner Geoffrey Starks. “The companies described the ways in which UAS operations allow them to more efficiently inspect and repair infrastructure, improve worker safety, and maintain consistent, reliable service for customers,” a filing Wednesday in docket 07-100 said: Utilities “conduct UAS operations to safely inspect property for damage after a storm, earthquake, fire or other adverse weather events or natural disasters, which often involves coordination with public safety.”