Existing positioning systems usually rely on special beacons or on simply fixing position from listening to Wi-Fi access points.

The rate at which signals accumulate phase naturally differs at each frequency.

However, there are some limitations.

MIT Creates An Amazingly Accurate Indoor GPS Using Wi-Fi

Walking is fine, but were not talking about somebody in a car, says Katabi.

However for a drone, its actually better if it moves.

Chronos was able to keep the drone within just 4 cm of its programmed distance.

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The researchers are in talks with MIT about commercializing the technology.

Source:IEEE Spectrum

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