Islander Readied To Be Airborne 5G Connectivity Testbed

Islander Readied To Be Airborne 5g Connectivity Testbed

The BN2T-4S Islander will be equipped with a large airborne 5G phased-array antenna for connectivity flight tests.

Credit: Britten-Norman
Britten-Norman is beginning installation of an advanced phased-array 5G antenna system onto a BN2T-4S Islander that will be used as a flying testbed to demonstrate real-time airborne connectivity applications with partner World Mobile Stratospheric. A joint venture between telecommunications company...
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