New drone antenna expands Wi-Fi range for disaster-struck areas

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Researchers from the University of North Texas (UNT) have demonstrated an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) capable of supplying Wi-Fi to disaster-struck areas with a range of up to 5 km (3.1 miles). The team says these figures represent a marked improvement on existing solutions and could lead to new forms of wireless communication. .. Continue Reading New drone antenna expands Wi-Fi range for disaster-struck areas

Section: Telecommunications

Tags: Communications, Drone, UAV, Wi-Fi, Wireless

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