TS 29.255 – UAS-specific NAF Service Based Interface
3GPP TS 29.255 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for UAS-specific NAF Service Based Interface. Its official 3GPP title is “Uncrewed Aerial System Service Supplier (USS) Services”. It is published in 4 releases (Rel-17 to Rel-20); the latest version is 20.0.0 in Rel-20.
Specifies stage 3 protocol and data model for UAS-specific NAF service, including authentication and authorization services for UAVs.
Releases and versions of TS 29.255
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-20 | 20.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-19 | 19.3.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.4.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.3.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 29.255
Category: Services (Authentication). Technology generation: 5G. Network layer: Services.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Regulators and standards bodies
- Researchers and academics
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: High.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 29.255
- TS 29.510 NRF Service-Based Interface
- TS 23.256 UAS Support Architecture Enhancements
- TS 29.571 5G Common Data Types
- TS 29.122 T8 SCEF Service Exposure APIs
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 23.501 5G System Architecture
- TS 23.502 5G System Procedures
- TS 29.500 5G Service Based Architecture
- TS 29.501 5GC SBI API Design Principles
- TR 21.900 3GPP Document Management Working Methods
- TS 33.501 5G Security Architecture
Other specifications in the 29 series
- TS 29.240 3GPP Generic User Profile (GUP) Stage 3 Protocol
- TS 29.244 PFCP for Control and User Plane Separation
- TS 29.250 Nu Reference Point Stage 3 Specification
- TS 29.251 Gw/Gwn Reference Points Stage 3 Specification
- TS 29.256 UAS-NF NEF Service Protocols
- TS 29.257 UAS Application Enabler Server APIs
- TS 29.272 MME and SGSN Diameter interfaces to HSS/CSS/EIR
- TS 29.273 EPS AAA Reference Points and Procedures
Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 29.255?
3GPP TS 29.255 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for UAS-specific NAF Service Based Interface. Specifies stage 3 protocol and data model for UAS-specific NAF service, including authentication and authorization services for UAVs.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 29.255?
TS 29.255 is published in 4 releases, from Rel-17 to Rel-20. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 20.0.0 (Rel-20).
What category does TS 29.255 belong to?
TS 29.255 belongs to the Services (Authentication) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 5G networks.
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