Special Temporary Authority application - Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:
MIT Lincoln Laboratory
Special Temporary Authority application - Best Contact
First Name:
Todd
Last Name:
Brick
Phone Number:
(781) 981-9403
Title:
Embedded Systems Engineer
Special Temporary Authority application - Certification
Applicant certification
Neither the applicant nor any other party to the application is subject to a denial of Federal benefits that includes FCC benefits pursuant to Section 5301 of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988, 21 U.S.C. Section 862, because of a conviction for possession or distribution of a controlled substance. The applicant hereby waives any claim to the use of any particular frequency or electromagnetic spectrum as against the regulatory power of the United States because of the prvious use of the same, whether by license or otherwise, and requests authorization in accordance with this application. (See Section 304 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended.) The applicant acknowledges that all statements made in this application and attached exhibits are considered material representations, and that all the exhibits part hereof and are incorporated herein as if set out in full in this application; undersigned certifies that all statements in this application are true, complete and correct to the best of his/her knowledge and belief and are made in good faith. Applicant certifies that construction of the station would NOT be an action which is likely to have a significant environmental effect. See the Commission's Rules, 47 CFR1.1301-1.1319.
Date:
2015-01-15 00:00:00.0
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
Todd A. Brick
Title of Applicant (if any):
Embedded Systems Engineer
Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
We are conducting experimental radio-controlled aircraft testing at MIT Lincoln Laboratory for the US Government sponsor. We desire to use a first-person video transmitters and radio control transmitters in the 1.2/1.3 GHz and 420-450 MHz bands, respectively. Due to the compressed development and testing timeframe desired by the sponsor, authorization is requested to begin testing as soon as possible, with 02/01/2015 as a target date.
Special Temporary Authority application - Information
Callsign:
WI9XEY
Class of Station:
MO
Nature of Service:
Experimental
Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
The purpose of the operation is to develop unmanned aerial vehicles for a sponsor-directed program. Radio control, first-person-video, and telemetry transmitters are required on each aircraft. Commercial off-the-shelf (FCC approved) units are to be employed to the maximum extent possible, but due to the number and types of transmitters needed, additional frequencies are requested to support transmitters to alleviate interference. The transmitters in the requested bands are COTS, but require an FCC or amateur license to operate.
Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Requested Period of Operation
Operation End Date:
07/31/2015
Operation Start Date:
02/01/2015
Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer
Equipment 1 Experimental
No
Equipment 1 Manufacturer
ImmersionRC
Equipment 1 Model Number
EzUHF Jr
Equipment 1 No. Of Units
2
Equipment 2 Experimental
No
Equipment 2 Manufacturer
Hobby Wireless
Equipment 2 Model Number
TXV1012-Plus
Equipment 2 No. Of Units
2
Equipment 3 Experimental
No
Equipment 3 Manufacturer
n/a
Equipment 3 Model Number
n/a
Equipment 3 No. Of Units
1
Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
To test and develop unmanned aerial vehicles. The purpose of the operation is to develop unmanned aerial vehicles for a sponsor-directed program. Radio control, first-person-video, and telemetry transmitters are required on each aircraft. Commercial off-the-shelf (FCC approved) units are to be employed to the maximum extent possible, but due to the number and types of transmitters needed, additional frequencies are requested to support transmitters to alleviate interference. The transmitters in the requested bands are COTS, but require an FCC or amateur license to operate. Antenna AGL 100 meters.
Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation