Special Temporary Authority application - Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:
FlightScan Corporation
Special Temporary Authority application - Best Contact
First Name:
David
Last Name:
Morton
Phone Number:
239-298-6355
Title:
V.P. of Operations and Safety
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:
2018-04-05 00:00:00.0
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
David B. Morton
Title of Applicant (if any):
V.P of Operations and Safety
Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
The STA is needed for the authorized operation of ground facilities that provide command and control data to a Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) while in flight. Experimental authority for downlink channels is also needed to test the functionality and reliability of return transmissions.
Special Temporary Authority application - Information
Callsign:
WM9XPC
Class of Station:
FX MO
Nature of Service:
Experimental
Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer
Equipment 1 Experimental
Yes
Equipment 1 Manufacturer
TBD
Equipment 1 Model Number
TBD-FX
Equipment 1 No. Of Units
1
Equipment 2 Experimental
Yes
Equipment 2 Manufacturer
TBD
Equipment 2 Model Number
TBD-FX
Equipment 2 No. Of Units
1
Equipment 3 Experimental
Yes
Equipment 3 Manufacturer
TBD
Equipment 3 Model Number
TBD-MO
Equipment 3 No. Of Units
1
Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
FlightScan intends to conduct an evaluation of the functionality and reliability of certain unmanned aircraft that will monitor and inspect utility powerlines and other similar critical infrastructure. FlightScan intends to demonstrate the feasibility and safety of a Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) for beyond-line-of-sight flights.
Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation