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Collaboration with Rohde & Schwarz secures first FCC certified 5G-connected Drone-in-a-box solution for US industrial and public sectors

This marks the agency ’ s first full certification of a native 4G / 5G drone-in-a-box solution .

The achievement represents a significant step in providing US customers a proven , industrial grade 4G / 5G Drone solution built for reliable Beyond Visual Line of Sight ( BVLOS ) operations .

Going forward , Nokia will leverage its recently announced US partnerships for private LTE and 5G solutions to accelerate its market entry .

Highly resilient connectivity is critical to remote Drone operation , real-time streaming of data collected during a drone mission and BVLOS operation using a large set of 3GPP spectrum bands . customers with deeper knowledge around wireless network coverage and performance for more efficient utilization of their networks .

Extending the cooperation to device testing and certification , Nokia collaborated with Rohde & Schwarz to complete the FCC ’ s rigorous requirements for R & D component testing .

The R & S CMX500 radio communication tester from Rohde & Schwarz was utilized in the Nokia Bell Labs Global Product and Compliance Laboratory for extensive radiated and conducted emissions testing .

The rich tool set of the R & S CMX500 and the flexible web-based R & S CMsquares user interface were instrumental in conducting comprehensive signalling protocol tests .

Olaf Heisch , Director Target Accounts Mobile Network Testing at Rohde & Schwarz , said : “ This achievement underscores the transformative capabilities of our Radio Communication Tester R & S CMX500 . Its role in securing FCC certification for Nokia Drone Networks is a testament to its pivotal position in Driving innovation in the 5G and Drone technology landscape . This collaboration highlights the power of cutting-edge technology and strategic partnerships in shaping the future of the industry .”

Thomas Eder , Head of Embedded Wireless Solutions , Nokia , said : “ This achievement highlights the vital role that collaboration and diligent testing play in the 5G era . By meeting the FCC ’ s rigorous standards , we are shaping the path in the US for industrial and public sector use cases , improved 5G spectrum monetization , and the nationwide roll-out of Drones for BVLOS operations on 3GPP spectrum .

With more than 675 private wireless customers worldwide and leadership in building nationwide wireless networks , Nokia is well positioned to expand its market leadership into the US with a certified industrial grade Drone-in-a-box solution .” p

Research and development efforts have pushed the boundaries in terms of RF design and connectivity performance . Innovative features such as full network connection redundancy , multi-operator support and hot failover also differentiate Nokia Drone Networks in terms of operational reliability .

Nokia and Rohde & Schwarz originally joined forces in 2022 with an MoU to embed Rohde & Schwarz QualiPoc 4.9G / LTE and 5G network measurement capabilities into the Nokia Drone Networks platform – a first of its kind solution that expands use cases for

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