Spectrum · RF Spectrum Band
2.4 GHz ISM
2400–2483.5 MHz
An 83.5 MHz-wide, globally-available unlicensed ISM band regulated under FCC Part 15 (and equivalent rules elsewhere) — the same band used by Wi-Fi and Bluetooth — and the single most common control and/or video-link band for consumer and COTS drones worldwide.
An 83.5 MHz-wide, globally-available unlicensed ISM band regulated under FCC Part 15 (and equivalent rules elsewhere) — the same band used by Wi-Fi and Bluetooth — and the single most common control and/or video-link band for consumer and COTS drones worldwide.
Band facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 2400–2483.5 MHz |
| System | Unlicensed ISM |
| Category | ISM — Industrial, Scientific and Medical |
| Band class | UHF |
| ITU region | Global — an ISM band recognized in all three ITU Regions |
| Standard | 47 CFR Part 15, Subpart C (Intentional Radiators) |
Why this band matters
The default control and often video-link band for the overwhelming majority of consumer and commercial-off-the-shelf drones globally; the single highest-traffic band in any public drone-RF discussion.
Sources
Standards & authorities
- 47 CFR Part 15, Subpart C (Intentional Radiators)
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Frequently asked
What frequency is 2.4 GHz ISM?
2.4 GHz ISM operates at 2400–2483.5 MHz. An 83.5 MHz-wide, globally-available unlicensed ISM band regulated under FCC Part 15 (and equivalent rules elsewhere) — the same band used by Wi-Fi and Bluetooth — and the single most common control and/or video-link band for consumer and COTS drones worldwide.
Why does the 2.4 GHz ISM band matter?
The default control and often video-link band for the overwhelming majority of consumer and commercial-off-the-shelf drones globally; the single highest-traffic band in any public drone-RF discussion.