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900 MHz ISM

902–928 MHz

A 26 MHz-wide unlicensed Industrial/Scientific/Medical band regulated under FCC Part 15, one of the most common long-range drone control-link bands in the Americas because lower frequencies propagate farther and penetrate obstructions better than 2.4/5.8 GHz for the same power. A common long-range drone control-link band in the Americas.

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A 26 MHz-wide unlicensed Industrial/Scientific/Medical band regulated under FCC Part 15, one of the most common long-range drone control-link bands in the Americas because lower frequencies propagate farther and penetrate obstructions better than 2.4/5.8 GHz for the same power.

Band facts

FieldValue
Frequency902–928 MHz
SystemUnlicensed ISM
CategoryISM — Industrial, Scientific and Medical
Band classUHF
ITU regionUnited States and the Americas (ITU Region 2) — one of the FCC Part 15 unlicensed ISM bands
Standard47 CFR Part 15, Subpart C (Intentional Radiators)

Why this band matters

A common long-range drone control-link band in the Americas.

Sources

Standards & authorities

  • 47 CFR Part 15, Subpart C (Intentional Radiators)

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What frequency is 900 MHz ISM?

900 MHz ISM operates at 902–928 MHz. A 26 MHz-wide unlicensed Industrial/Scientific/Medical band regulated under FCC Part 15, one of the most common long-range drone control-link bands in the Americas because lower frequencies propagate farther and penetrate obstructions better than 2.4/5.8 GHz for the same power.

Why does the 900 MHz ISM band matter?

A common long-range drone control-link band in the Americas.

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