GCT forms partnership to advance UAV control and communications

GCT Semiconductor, a US-based designer and supplier of 5G semiconductors, has announced a strategic partnership and license agreement with a leading infrastructure provider for utilities and IoT to accelerate the development of next-generation UAV control and communication technologies. 

As part of this initiative, GCT is developing a defense vertical to expand its dual-use technology and support emerging mission-critical and defense applications. The collaboration combines GCT’s advanced cellular and NTN expertise with the provider’s industrial-grade wireless innovation and includes the integration of GCT’s GDM7243i connectivity solution and IoT module, according to a press release.

The two companies have a long history of cooperation in the utility sector, using GCT’s IoT modules across large-scale smart metering and grid modernization projects.  

“GCT is proud to deepen our long-standing collaboration as we expand together into the rapidly evolving UAV communications space,” said John Schlaefer, CEO of GCT. “Our combined expertise in advanced connectivity and industrial-grade wireless systems positions us to deliver reliable, high-performance solutions that next-generation unmanned platforms demand.”