What Happened
US Department of Transportation Tests Mobile Networks for Aviation Safety
The US Department of Transportation has launched the Mobile Network Aviation Assessment Program (MNAAP) to explore the use of commercial cellular networks for drone safety. The program aims to assess the capabilities of existing mobile network technologies to support aviation safety needs, including electronic conspicuity, remote identification, and counter-UAS detection. MNAAP testing is expected to continue through September 30, 2029, with results informing federal agencies on the potential use of commercial mobile networks in aviation safety infrastructure, as reported by Holland & Knight.