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Why reliable broadband matters for public safety drone programs

Given the rapid rise of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) programs, also known as drone programs, across public safety agencies in the U.S., little discussion has occurred about the broadband services that power UAS technologies. As public safety steadily increases its use of and reliance upon UAS for situational awareness purposes, more attention will be placed on how to achieve reliable broadband access and service during UAS use.

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