UAV Solutions Uses 4G for Long-Distance Flight
Photo: UAV Solutions.
UAV Solutions (Booth #1537) says it has operated its Phoenix ACE LE small UAS beyond line of sight by using a 4G LTE cellphone network.
The company flew the Phoenix ACE on four 50-minute flights using a standard data plan, a modified set of avionics and a 4G LTE modem, which enabled the operator to fly it from more than 60 miles away.
“Applying 4G LTE technology for the flight of unmanned systems allows the proficient user to operate from anywhere on the globe with the assistance of a technician on the ground and a cellular network,” says Bill Davidson, CEO and chief engineer. “Future possibilities for this technology include remote unmanned inspection stations.”
