Comment by Aerial Intelligence, Inc., doing business as “Halo” in 26-169
Aerial Intelligence, Inc., operating as Halo, submitted comments to the Federal Communications Commission regarding the use of unlicensed spectrum for direct-to-device connectivity. The company advocates for a technology-neutral regulatory framework that permits High Altitude Platform Systems (HAPS) to operate alongside satellites in the 2400–2483.5 MHz and 5725–5850 MHz bands. Halo argues that HAPS offers technical advantages over Low Earth Orbit satellites, including lower latency, reduced interference risk, and more efficient power usage due to their proximity to the Earth's surface. The submission urges the Commission to explicitly authorize HAPS operations without requiring case-by-case waivers to foster American innovation and align with executive orders on drone dominance.
- Submission type
- COMMENT
- Filers
- Aerial Intelligence, Inc., doing business as “Halo”
- Authors
- Timothy Doughty, Sean Harms
- Law firms
- Keller and Heckman, LLP
- Proceedings
- 26-169 Unleashing Unlicensed Spectrum for Direct-to-Device
- Submitted
- Nov 9, 2026, 5:53 PM ET
- Disseminated
- Nov 10, 2026, 11:00 AM ET