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The unmanned aerial vehicle industry also known as drones, has experienced explosive growth over the past decade, with applications spanning from recreational first-person view (FPV) racing to critical industrial operations. At the heart of this revolution lies a persistent challenge: establishing reliable, long-range communication between ground stations and drones while maintaining low power consumption and manageable costs. Enter LoRa® technology, a game-changing wireless communication protocol that's transforming how drones communicate with their operators and with each other. 

This year's CES 2026 tradeshow held at the Las Vegas Convention Center January 6-10, marked a pivotal moment for Semtech. Semtech demonstrated its comprehensive portfolio of cutting-edge technologies across wireless connectivity, smart sensing and circuit protection, reinforcing its position as an ecosystem leader in the Internet of Things (IoT).

Industry leaders from Ericsson, Nokia, and Semtech recently discussed why mobile optical standardization is critical for building networks in the Artificial Intelligence (Ai) era. The webinar, "Racing to 6G: Why Optical Standardization Matters Now," revealed urgent challenges facing the telecommunications infrastructure.