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NATE remains steadfast that UAS technologies, if in-
tegrated appropriately, can play a supplemental role
in enhancing safety and quality in the industry as well
as contribute to the vital economic, public safety and
national security benefits associated with broadband
network deployments in the United States.
NATE member contractor firms are also playing an
instrumental role in densifying networks through the
deployment of “micro” Distributed Antenna Systems
(DAS) and small cells. DAS and small cell installations
are critical in bolstering network coverage to accom-
modate large volumes of data traffic in urban envi-
ronments, stadiums, airports, shopping malls and in
other populated areas. For example, Minnesota-based
NATE Member company, Vertical Limit Construction,
recently completed the DAS testing work on U.S. Bank
Stadium in Minneapolis. U.S. Bank Stadium is the new,
state-of-the- art home of the NFL’s Minnesota Vikings
and is slated to be the future host of both the Super
Bowl and NCAA Men’s Basketball Final Four. Due to
the work of Vertical Limit Construction, attendees to
the new stadium will be able to enjoy lightning speed
data connectivity at the palm of their hands on game
day.
NATE member companies have also been involved in
deploying DAS and Small Cell networks at other promi-
