Amazon Sees 60 GHz Band as Key to Drone Safety
Amazon spoke with aides to FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel and Commissioners Brendan Carr and Nathan Simington on the use of the 60 GHz band by drones. Amazon discussed “how the unique characteristics of innovative 60 GHz radar technologies would enhance…
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the safety of drone operations in the U.S. and promote the public interest,” said a filing posted Tuesday in docket 21-264. Amazon supports “authorizing the use of unlicensed field disturbance sensor devices onboard drones in the 60 GHz band,” which would “enhance the drone’s ability to sense and avoid persons and obstacles in and near its ascent and descent path, thereby improving aviation safety.”