Ofcom is opening a consultation today on amendments to fees of some wireless communications classes. Read more...

The FCC has published a proposed rule on the use of the lower 5 GHz band for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). The regulator is seeking comments on policies that allow drone operators to use the band. Additionally, the FCC is asking for submissions on whether the current rules are adequate… Read more...

The UAE's telecoms regulator TDRA is consulting on changes to the regulations for Unmanned Aerial Radio Systems. The draft version of the new regulations includes questions on the frequency bands and usage restrictions. Stakeholders can request a meeting with the regulator in the period between November 7 to November 10,… Read more...

The FCC has issued a Public Notice which seeks to update the record to reflect operational, technical and regulatory developments that have occurred over the last three years in Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) operations. The commission also seeks to explore certain aspects of a previous Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) proposal… Read more...

Europe's technical authority, the Electronic Communications Committee, has issued a consultation on using mobile broadband spectrum assignments for drones. Its discussion is set out in draft ECC Report 309. That report concerns the use of MFCN for the command & control and payload links of UAs within the current MFCN harmonised… Read more...

The US regulator, the FCC, has issued a consultation about allocating spectrum for drones. In particular, it is considering whether and/or how to make available spectrum in two bands: 960 - 1164 MHz; 5030 - 5091 MHz. Comments must be submitted by December 26, 2019, while any replies to those… Read more...

The US regulator, the FCC, is consulting on a request for a waive from its rules for the 60 - 64 GHz band. The request is from Leica Geosystems AG, which proposes to use the band for radars on drones. Comments must be submitted to the FCC by December 21,… Read more...

The UAE Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has called for feedback on updates to regulations on the use of wifi, mobile communications (IMT), mobile satellite and satellite earth stations on aircraft as well as mobile communications between airports and aircraft. The updated and revised regulations cover allocated frequency ranges and usage conditions… Read more...

The UAE Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has called for on feedback on a new draft document detailing the technical regulations for the authorisation and operation of drones within the UAE. The draft document covers a proposed licensing scheme as well as frequency bands and usage restrictions relating to the operation of drones.  This consultation relates to… Read more...

This consultation is in two parts: Part 1 is intended to identify possible improvements to the process of coordination of EU spectrum interests in ITU World Radiocommunications Conferences.  RSPG suggestions summarised on p13 of document but include better co-ordination with other ITU regional groups (eg CITEL for the Americas) and… Read more...