Cellular-Connected UAV Technical Requirement White Paper
Jul
03.2026
With the advancement of digitalization, intelligence and automation technologies, UAVs are being increasingly integrated into diverse applications, ranging from logistics and management to emergency response, agriculture and urban services, as part of the expanding low-altitude industry ecosystem. To meet the demands of large-volume flight operations in low-altitude, building secure, reliable, wide-area connectivity at scale has become a critical foundation for the growth of the low-altitude industry. Cellular networks, with extensive coverage, high capacity, and high reliability, are emerging as a key connectivity solution for UAVs. As 5G networks continue to evolve, cellular networks are increasingly capable of supporting UAV control links and service data transmission, providing a solid foundation for the large-scale development of low-altitude applications.
The cellular-connected UAV industry is now accelerating its development. Across the value chain, ranging from chipsets and modules to terminals, networks, platforms, and applications, innovation is refining the technology system, and accelerating ecosystem maturity. From a global perspective, this white paper examines the current state and evolution of cellular-connected UAVs, providing systematic analysis of industry demands, the ecosystem, key technologies, and standardization progress, while offering a forward-looking view of the low-altitude industry. It is intended to serve as a reference for stakeholders across the value chain in technology innovation, product development, standardization, industry collaboration, and ecosystem building, to jointly promote the prosperous development of the low-altitude economy.
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