# Ericsson trials mobile network technology to track low-flying drones

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/ericsson-says-it-can-detect-track-drones-using-only-mobile-networks/
- Published: 2026-11-02T17:29:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-02T20:48:25+00:00
- Original publisher: The Register
- Original article: https://www.theregister.com/networks/2026/11/02/ericsson-says-it-can-detect-track-drones-using-only-mobile-networks/5306958
- Topics: Software

## Key points

- Ericsson plans to add drone tracking to mobile networks.
- Trials detected and followed multiple drones.
- Pilots are planned for 2027, with broader deployments from 2028.

## Summary

Ericsson says its Integrated Sensing and Communication technology can use mobile networks to detect and track low-flying drones. Turning existing network coverage into a distributed sensor could help address growing security concerns around drones near airports, military bases and other sensitive sites.

The system analyses radio signals reflected from drones and received at multiple mobile sites to locate and follow them. Ericsson says trials with AT&T in Arlington, Texas, and Finland’s Erillisverkot detected and tracked multiple drones. Small sensing-only pilots with selected customers are planned for 2027, with broader deployments from 2028; the technology needs specialised radio hardware, computing and software, and is intended to complement radar.

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