Network-connected drones are approaching becoming a reality, as major players team up to begin new trials.
Later this month, Qualcomm and AT&T will begin testing Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) operating on 4G LTE cellular network.
The trials are aiming to ultimately enable true remote drone operation beyond line-of-sight, according to Qualcomm and AT&T.
The plan is to explore how to safely and securely operate drones on current 4G LTE networks that smartphones use, as well as networks coming in the future like 5G.