Persistent Systems' new upper C-band module can be used for UAS operations

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Persistent Systems has announced the release of its Upper C-Band module for the MPU5 mobile ad hoc networking (MANET) radio, which transmits and relays voice, video, text, and sensor data in a “robust, peer-to-peer fashion.”

Certified for unlicensed use in the Industrial, Scientific, and Medical (ISM) Band, the new 5.1 to 5.9 GHz radio module will allow MPU5 users around the world to utilize the MANET for various commercial applications, including UAS operations, Industrial Internet of Things (IoT) networking, and live event video streaming.

“To meet the needs of commercial operators, we already offer a FCC certified 2.4 GHz ISM (S-Band) module for the MPU5,” says Adrien Robenhymer, VP of Business Development for Persistent Systems.

“Now, the Upper C-Band extends that capability into the 5 GHz ISM band, which is significantly less crowded than 2.4 GHz ISM, enabling higher performance around the world.”

According to Persistent, it is now “well-positioned to extend its product offerings deeper into the commercial markets,” thanks to its new Upper C-Band module.

“We see a huge opportunity to expand the MPU5’s presence further into the commercial sector,” Robenhymer says. “MANET can provide a huge benefit to commercial customers in the growing M2M market, especially as agricultural and mining applications for unmanned vehicles have been expanding.”

The Upper C-Band radio module, which is certified under FCC Part 15 for unlicensed use in ISM Band, provides “1W of average transmit power,” which is the maximum permitted in the ISM band. The module also has “Japan Type Certification under Article 2, Paragraph 1, Item 72 Category: RB (Unmanned Mobile Image Transmission System).”

Persistent says that defense customers have also shown interest in the module, as it “provides the ability to operate in an unlicensed band,” which simplifies spectrum coordination. It also allows defense customers to “blend in unnoticed in large cities” where 5 GHz commercial operation is pretty normal.

Defense, International, and Licensed customers can also take advantage of the radio modules 4W average transmission power, where permitted, which allows “extremely long range and high throughput in the 5 GHz band.”

Persistent says that it “remains committed to the modular radio architecture of the MPU5.” The company adds that this Upper C-Band module is the fourth frequency module offering for the MPU5 Smart Radio.

Persistent says that customers can be confident that when they purchase MPU5 systems, they will be able to operate the systems legally and effectively around the world. Persistent adds that the MPU5 systems can easily be moved to new frequency bands, even as spectrum relations continue to evolve around the world.