Mobile-Enabled Unmanned Aircraft

December 31, 2018

T he unique capabilities of mobile networks can be used to support the safe usage of unmanned aircraft1 (UA), which are becoming increasingly popular with consumers and business users. Today UA are generally connected to a ground control system via limited range communications over unlicensed spectrum. As a result, they tend to be restricted to visual-line-of-sight (VLOS) applications, limiting their usefulness for enterprises in particular.

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Fatigue Technology Inc.

Fatigue Technology (FTI) pioneered cold expansion technology over 40 years ago and has advanced this science to develop innovative solutions for bushing installations, fastener applications and aerospace fitting and hardware installations. FTI products improve aircraft structural durability and reduce manufacturing and maintenance flow-time and costs in metal and composite applications.

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Skyroads AG, Munich, Germany is developing, testing and implementing an Automated Airspace Management and Vehicle Guidance System (AAVS). It is abundantly clear that a system which helps guide complex, three-dimensional traffic in congested airspace will be needed soon. Legacy ATC systems are not able to support the urban transport mode. Legislators and regulators are expecting the industry to supply solutions. Skyroads is the first company world-wide to make a comprehensive proposal. Fundamental considerations for this solution are found in our previous White Paper “Air Traffic Control for Urban Air Mobility”. The operational tasks to be solved are widely acknowledged within the current deliberations by the industry and the rulemaking bodies.

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whitePaper | January 22, 2020

An overwhelming majority of travellers today want access to digital services to improve their journey. Airports are meeting passenger demands with varying degrees of success. For most, the biggest barrier is infrastructure. This paper examines what changes an airport can make to upgrade its cable and IT infrastructure to enable delivery of the self-service, on-demand, digital travel experience modern passengers expect.

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whitePaper | October 13, 2022

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whitePaper | January 26, 2023

The priority in summer 2022 was rebuilding the workforce following the pandemic but it is clear that the new priority for airports should be planning for automation to improve operational efficiency and to build resilience into their operation. In the coming years automated technology is going to be a critical factor in providing increased capacity

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whitePaper | October 31, 2021

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Fatigue Technology Inc.

Fatigue Technology (FTI) pioneered cold expansion technology over 40 years ago and has advanced this science to develop innovative solutions for bushing installations, fastener applications and aerospace fitting and hardware installations. FTI products improve aircraft structural durability and reduce manufacturing and maintenance flow-time and costs in metal and composite applications.

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