FCC Seeks Public Comment on Simplifying Satellite Rules for Drone Communications

By ASR Newsdesk · 26 Oct 2026, 15:00 UTC

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is initiating a review of its satellite communication regulations to assess their adequacy for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). The agency is soliciting public input to determine if current licensing requirements can be simplified to better accommodate drone operations, potentially easing access to satellite communication services for this sector.