Special Temporary Authority application - Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:
AeroVironment, Inc.
Special Temporary Authority application - Best Contact
First Name:
John
Last Name:
Logan
Phone Number:
2027875621
Title:
attorney
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:
2015-08-03 00:00:00.0
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
Andy Thurling
Title of Applicant (if any):
Chief Test Pilot, Director, Safety & Mission
Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
This STA application will support demonstrating operations of AeroVironment’s small unmanned aircraft (SUAS) technology in Simi Valley, CA from August 24, 2015 through February 5, 2016. Use of frequencies in the 2380-2385 MHz range will provide insight as to the operational performance of the SUAS in this frequency segment.
Special Temporary Authority application - Information
Callsign:
WI9XWK
Class of Station:
MO
Nature of Service:
Experimental
Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer
Equipment 1 Experimental
No
Equipment 1 Manufacturer
AeroVironment, Inc.
Equipment 1 Model Number
50280
Equipment 1 No. Of Units
2
Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
AeroVironment SUAS technology provides real-time direct situational awareness. The system’s communications platform features air vehicles (AVs), a ground control unit and support equipment. The aircraft can be controlled manually or can autonomously navigate a preplanned route. Transmission will originate from a ground control station to the AV, a mobile unit. Frequencies at 2380-2385 MH will be used for aircraft control, and video and telemetry transmission to and from the AV.
Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation