IEEE Launches Drone Working Group

IEEE and the IEEE Standards Association formed a working group on standards for communications between manned, unmanned, civil and commercial aircraft, IEEE said in a news release. “The growing utilization of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) is driving a need to ensure safety through increased situational awareness and direct air-to-air communications for all types of aircraft,” said Kamesh Namuduri, chair of the IEEE Aerial Network Communications Working Group. “The work ahead is of utmost importance.” The working group launched a web page and will meet starting in September, IEEE said.