6G Smart Networks and Services: Global Strategies, Main Work Directions & Future Outlook
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Drone transport has the potential to transform society, but the challenge lies in leading its adoption while securing societal support. Achieving this requires collaboration across multiple sectors to harmonize policy, technology, and market frameworks. This is the goal of Future Networks Services in the Netherlands. Economically validating the capabilities of 5G and the proposed 6G nationwide networks is crucial. Demonstrating the economic viability on 5G and growth on 6G will help drive regulatory adoption and establish a solid ecosystem around this evolving technology, ultimately supporting the widespread use of drone transport in both urban and rural areas. By enabling connected drone deliveries and integrating drones into rural areas, 6G will provide an affordable new approach to improving access to services, goods, and productivity. Additionally, it will facilitate service delivery in sectors such as logistics, emergency response, and urban mobility within cities and harbors. Another aspect of this collaboration is spectrum harmonization to foster seamless (cross-border) aerial coverage in mobile networks and ecosystems, enabling efficient and reliable drone operations. The Netherlands can capitalize on its strong digital infrastructure to lead the adoption of the European drone ecosystem, generating significant economic benefits.
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