TS 23.256 – UAS Support Architecture Enhancements
3GPP TS 23.256 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for UAS Support Architecture Enhancements. Its official 3GPP title is “Support of Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) connectivity, identification and tracking”. It is published in 3 releases (Rel-17 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.5.0 in Rel-19.
Specifies 3GPP architecture enhancements for Uncrewed Aerial System connectivity, identification, authentication, authorization, and tracking.
Releases and versions of TS 23.256
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-19 | 19.5.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.4.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.9.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 23.256
Category: Services (UAS (Uncrewed Aerial Systems)). Technology generation: 5G. Network layer: Services.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Regulators and standards bodies
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: High.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 23.256
- TS 33.256 Security for Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS)
- TS 23.287 5G V2X Architecture Enhancements
- TS 23.285 V2X Architecture Enhancements for LTE
- TS 38.300 NR and NG-RAN Overall Description
- TS 38.423 NG-RAN Xn Application Protocol
- TS 23.247 5G Multicast and Broadcast Services
- TS 26.502 5G Multicast-Broadcast User Services Architecture
- TS 26.517 5G Multicast-Broadcast User Services Protocols
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 23.288 5G Network Data Analytics Architecture
- TS 23.032 Universal Geographical Area Description
- TS 38.331 NR Radio Resource Control (RRC)
Specifications that reference TS 23.256
- TS 23.501 5G System Architecture
- TS 23.502 5G System Procedures
- TS 36.331 E-UTRA Radio Resource Control (RRC) Protocol
- TS 38.300 NR and NG-RAN Overall Description
- TS 38.331 NR Radio Resource Control (RRC)
- TS 23.503 5G Policy and Charging Control Framework
- TS 24.301 EPS NAS Mobility and Session Management
- TS 23.288 5G Network Data Analytics Architecture
- TS 38.413 NG Application Protocol (NGAP) Specification
- TS 29.274 GTPv2-C Control Plane Protocol
- TS 29.503 UDM Service Based Interface
- TS 38.321 NR MAC Protocol Specification
Other specifications in the 23 series
- TS 23.246 MBMS Bearer Service Stage 2 Description
- TS 23.247 5G Multicast and Broadcast Services
- TS 23.251 Network Sharing Stage 2 Specification
- TS 23.255 UAS Application Enabler Architecture
- TS 23.259 Personal Network Management (PNM) Procedures
- TS 23.261 IP Flow Mobility between 3GPP and WLAN
- TS 23.271 LCS Stage 2 Specification
- TS 23.272 CS Fallback in EPS Stage 2
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 23.256?
3GPP TS 23.256 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for UAS Support Architecture Enhancements. Specifies 3GPP architecture enhancements for Uncrewed Aerial System connectivity, identification, authentication, authorization, and tracking.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 23.256?
TS 23.256 is published in 3 releases, from Rel-17 to Rel-19. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 19.5.0 (Rel-19).
What category does TS 23.256 belong to?
TS 23.256 belongs to the Services (UAS (Uncrewed Aerial Systems)) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 5G networks.
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