Drone Frequency Bands: UAV Radio Control

By RF Wireless Expert Team

Last Updated: August 25, 2026

This page details the drone frequency bands used for radio control from the ground.

The UAV drone bands are presented in the table below. The table includes the drone band name, start frequency, stop frequency, and transmit power limits.

Drone Frequency Bands Table

Drone Band Name	Start Frequency	Stop Frequency	Power Limit
UHF SRD (Short Range Device)	433.05 MHz	434.79 MHz	<= 10 mWatt ERP
ISM 2.4 GHz	2.4 GHz	2.4835 GHz	<= 100 mWatt EIRP
ISM 5.8 GHz	5.725 GHz	5.85 GHz	<= 100 mWatt EIRP

Abbreviations Used

Here’s a breakdown of the abbreviations used in the drone bands table:

UHF: Ultra High Frequency
ISM: Industrial, Scientific, and Medical Radio Band
ERP: Effective Radiated Power
EIRP: Effective Isotropic Radiated Power

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