It's a product already for sale so I guess 1) is close, but more to attract sales. 2) There is no problems with radio communications anywhere but in the core of a running reactor (also dependant on the wavelength if you want to use it almost in the core).

They're selling a toy for the wealthy but know that market is limited so they arrange for stunts like this to convince people that it's good for something other than impressing Jeff Bezos' friends at parties.

If 2) was a problem it would be even bigger for the dog.