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Globalstar and Skydio Complete First Drone Flight on Globalstar Band n53TM and XCOM RAN
Companies validate Skydio’s drones on Globalstar’s licensed spectrum and XCOM RAN private 5G platform for public safety applications COVINGTON,
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[{"type":"text","content":"\nCompanies validate Skydio’s drones on Globalstar’s licensed spectrum and XCOM RAN private 5G platform for public safety applications\n\n COVINGTON, La.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nGlobalstar (NASDAQ: GSAT), a next-generation telecommunications infrastructure and technology provider, today announces the successful completion of a joint technology trial with Skydio, the leading U.S. drone manufacturer and world leader in autonomous flight. The companies validated compatibility between the Skydio X10 and Globalstar’s licensed Band n53 spectrum, as well as Globalstar’s XCOM RAN private 5G platform.\n\nSkydio and Globalstar’s trial evaluated Band n53 and XCOM RAN as a representative, high-performance alternative to traditional Wi-Fi or public cellular networks. Globalstar holds full licensed rights to Band n53, making the spectrum predictable, secure, and immediately available for operational testing. XCOM RAN delivers deterministic performance, high uplink throughput, and robust coherence in dense or challenging environments. Together, they enable reliable command, control, and streaming video performance for airborne operations.\n\n“One of the biggest advantages in this trial was how quickly we were able to integrate Band n53 using an existing module already supported within Globalstar’s ecosystem,” said Skydio CTO Abe Bachrach. “It allowed us to move fast and begin real-world testing very quickly. We are excited about the capabilities XCOM RAN brings and looking forward to future collaboration on both indoor and outdoor use cases.”\n\n“Skydio is one of the most innovative drone companies in the world and their public safety mission requires the most reliable connectivity possible,” said Globalstar CEO Dr. Paul E. Jacobs. “This trial highlights the strength of Band n53 and the XCOM RAN architecture for high performance uplink applications like autonomous drones. We are proud to support a future where first responders have the tools they need to move faster and stay safer.”\n\nAbout Globalstar, Inc.\n\nGlobalstar is a global telecommunications provider connecting what matters most. Through our industry-leading low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation and licensed Band 53/n53 spectrum, we deliver reliable satellite and terrestrial connectivity solutions that empower customers worldwide to connect, transmit, and communicate smarter.\n\...