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:
2015-11-11 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 replicates the authority granted under WI9XKH, File No. 0322-EX-ST-2015, which expired on May 1, 2015 and WI9XZL, File No. 0923-EX-ST-2015 which expired on October 10, 2015. The authority will support demonstrating operations of AeroVironment’s small unmanned aircraft (SUAS) technology at Edwards Air Force Base, California for an additional 45 day period Use of frequency 1377.5 will provide insight as to the operational performance of the SUAS video and telemetry transmission for particular operations. Operations will occur only intermittently, the timing of which will be coordinated with Edwards AFB Spectrum Management and Edwards AFB Operational Units. AeroVironment will also coordinate with the Western Area Frequency Coordinator (WAFC) prior to any operations to mitigate harmful interference to Navy and Marine Corps assignments. It will comply with restrictions that may be imposed by WAFC. AeroVironment will also coordinate operations with the Owens Valley Radio Observatory. The SUAS will operate only in restricted air space Further details of the experiment are provided in the attachment
Special Temporary Authority application - Information
Callsign:
WJ9XGP
Class of Station:
MO
Nature of Service:
Experimental
Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer
Equipment 1 Experimental
No
Equipment 1 Manufacturer
L3 Communications
Equipment 1 Model Number
VNTXL-2A/SC232
Equipment 1 No. Of Units
2
Equipment 2 Experimental
No
Equipment 2 Manufacturer
L3 Communications
Equipment 2 Model Number
VNTXL-2A/SC232
Equipment 2 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 systems communications platform features air vehicles (AVs), a ground control unit and support equipment. The AV can be controlled manually or can autonomously navigate a pre-planned route. The frequency at 1377.5 MHz will be for purposes of supporting video and telemetry transmission and command and control data from the AV.
Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation