{"id":181999,"date":"2026-02-26T23:18:12","date_gmt":"2026-02-26T23:18:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/181999\/"},"modified":"2026-02-26T23:18:12","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T23:18:12","slug":"ericsson-demos-drone-detection-breakthrough-at-its-u-s-hq-in-plano-dallas-innovates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/181999\/","title":{"rendered":"Ericsson Demos Drone Detection ‘Breakthrough’ at\u00a0Its U.S.\u00a0HQ in\u00a0Plano \u00bb Dallas Innovates"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sweden-based Ericsson has announced a successful demonstration of its ISAC (Integrated Sensing and Communication) drone-detection technology at the company\u2019s U.S. headquarters in Plano.<\/p>\n

The proof-of-concept test signals a major step forward in the evolution of networks that both connect and sense the world around them, Ericsson said. The technology detected drones using Ericsson\u2019s massive-MIMO radios, showcasing the network\u2019s ability to track unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) within surrounding airspace.<\/p>\n

\u201cToday, we showed how ISAC can unlock a new class of applications\u2014from safer skies to smarter cities\u2014by introducing a powerful new sensing platform as an added layer to the existing telecom network,\u201d said Yossi Cohen, president and CEO of Ericsson Americas.<\/p>\n

\u201cBy transforming deployed radio sites and spectrum to support both communications and sensing, we give networks the ability to truly perceive their surroundings,\u201d he added in a statement. \u201cWe can introduce these capabilities efficiently and responsibly, accelerating time to value for operators and their customers.\u201d<\/p>\n

Leading \u2018the race to 6G\u2019<\/p>\n

The demonstration shows that the U.S. is a global leader in ISAC technology, \u201cwhich improves national security, optimizes spectrum use, and fuels economic growth,\u201d the company said. ISAC is an innovative technology that can handle use cases across commercial, public safety, and defense scenarios, allowing speedier adoption of new emerging technologies like autonomous systems and drone delivery in commercial settings.<\/p>\n

From a defense perspective, the technology bolsters national security, providing an additional layer of safety, Ericsson said.<\/p>\n

Dr. Tom Rondeau, principal director for the FutureG Office at the Department of Defense, said ISAC \u201crepresents a transformative leap forward, merging advanced communications and sensing capabilities into a unified platform.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cBy using communication signals to sense the physical world in real-time,\u201d he added, \u201cISAC gives wireless networks a new dimension of environmental awareness, enabling groundbreaking applications that advance both U.S. national security and commercial interests, and solidifying America\u2019s leadership in the race to 6G.\u201d<\/p>\n

ISAC integrates sensing and spatial location of passive (not connected) objects into the mobile communication network\u2014extending network functionality beyond connectivity by empowering the detection and characterization of objects and movement using existing infrastructure, Ericsson said.<\/p>\n

The capability is progressing in 3GPP\u2014a global collaboration that sets technical standards for mobile communications across 3G, 4G, LTE, and 5G networks\u2014and is expected to form part of early 6G standardization, showing the foundation for broad, scalable sensing applications.<\/p>\n

Future applications and the ability to \u2018see around corners\u2019<\/p>\n

During the demonstration, Ericsson engineers showcased how network-based sensing supports use cases such as drone detection and airspace safety. The company said it\u2019s also exploring how sensing can be used for automotive and transportation assistance; industrial automation, and worker protection\u2014use cases that benefit from the network\u2019s wide-area perspective and ability to \u201csee around corners.\u201d<\/p>\n

Per Ericsson, the technology could lead to safer, smarter infrastructure, with network-based sensing supporting use cases by augmenting local sensors with wide-area network awareness. It could also lead to efficient path to scale, since ISAC is designed to reuse existing mobile network sites, spectrum, and hardware, enabling pragmatic introduction and coverage at scale.<\/p>\n

And with 3GPP studies already begun, ISAC is poised to become \u201ca foundational capability in the 6G era,\u201d Ericsson said.<\/p>\n

The demonstration highlights Ericsson\u2019s commitment to advancing 6G-era capabilities and collaborating with the broader ecosystem to test out real-world scenarios and deployment approaches across sites, spectrum, and hardware integration levels, the company added.<\/p>\n

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