Business View Magazine - November 2016

66 Business View Magazine - November 2016 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-