LinkedIn Live – Powering lift-off for drones: Benchmarking spectrum and readiness for UAVs

Scaling commercial drone use has the potential to transform industries and drive significant economic growth. As part of its ongoing mission, the GSMA Smart Mobility Community continues to explore and drive innovation in the unmanned/uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) area. However, realising these opportunities depends heavily on supportive regulation, particularly around spectrum availability.

In this context, the latest report from GSMA Intelligence assesses regulatory readiness and spectrum access for UAVs across 13 countries in Asia Pacific, Europe, and North America. Are these regions prepared for take-off, or do critical gaps still stand in the way of progress?

Key highlights:

• Spectrum regulation: Understanding UAVs’ evolving spectrum needs and the call for clearer framework
• Regulatory readiness: A benchmarking view through the Drone Regulatory Index
• Real-world case studies: Recent developments from the UK, the US, and Japan

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