Experimental Licensing System

1468-EX-ST-2026

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc

Experimental Licensing System filing 1468-EX-ST-2026 submitted by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc.

Filing overview

StatusPending
Date filed2026-07-23
Status date2026-07-23
FCC sourceView the FCC filing record

Special Temporary Authority application - Address

Attention:
Stephan Dupourque
City:
Poway
E-Mail Address:
FCC-Licensing@ga.com
State:
CA
Street Address:
14200 Kirkham Way
Zip Code:
92064

Special Temporary Authority application - Applicant Name

Name of Applicant:
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc

Special Temporary Authority application - Best Contact

First Name:
Stephan
Last Name:
Dupourque
Phone Number:
858-879-5815
Title:
Senior Program Manager

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:
2026-07-23 00:00:00.0
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
Stephan Dupourque
Title of Applicant (if any):
Senior Program Manager

Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation

Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
GA-ASI intends to test a new airborne warning system onboard GA-ASI MQ-9. GA-ASIs existing FCC licenses do not cover this system and intended test area.

Special Temporary Authority application - Information

Class of Station:
MO
Nature of Service:
Experimental

Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Explanation

Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
GA-ASI is experimenting with an early airborne warning system on an GA-ASI unmanned aircraft. GA-ASI has not filed FCC license before for this system and intended test area.

Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Manufacturer

Equipment 1 Model Number
UASM8010031

Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Purpose of Operation

Please explain the purpose of operation:
GA-ASI is experimenting with an early airborne warning system on an GA-ASI unmanned aircraft. GA-ASI has not filed FCC license before for this system and intended test area.

Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer

Equipment 1 Experimental
Yes
Equipment 1 Manufacturer
Saab AB
Equipment 1 Model Number
LoyalEye
Equipment 1 No. Of Units
2

Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation

Please explain the purpose of operation:
GA-ASI is testing a new airborne warning system onboard an GA-ASI MQ-9 aircraft. GA-ASI is testing a new airborne warning system onboard an GA-ASI MQ-9 aircraft. GA-ASI is applying for Warning Areas W-283, W-285, W-289, W-291, W-292, W-532, W-537, and all airspace over the water within 12 nautical miles from 35 degree north to 35.48 degree north. 25kft max.

Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation

Operation End Date:
02/15/2027
Operation Start Date:
08/15/2026

Frequencies

ActionLower MHzUpper MHzClassOutput WERP WEmissionSignal
California
California22.00
StateRadius of Operation
Modified3000.000000003300.00000000MO37600.00000062400000.00000013M0Q3NNLFM
New3000.000000003300.00000000MO40000.00000062400000.00000013M0Q3NNLFM

Sites

SiteLocationCoordinatesOperating areaCountyRadius
El Mirage, CaliforniaNorth 34 37 21 West 117 36 8A radius around the El Mirage ai50.00
El Mirage, CaliforniaNorth 34 37 21 West 117 36 8A radius around the El Mirage ai50.00

Notes

DateComment
2026-05-20To location.

Sources and provenance

SourceSource recordRetrievedMatch
ELS1468-EX-ST-20262026-07-30 04:40:25Source Primary
Selected field provenance
FieldDisplayed valueSourceObserved
StatusPendingELS 1468-EX-ST-20262026-07-30 04:40:25
Applicant NameGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems IncELS 1468-EX-ST-20262026-07-30 04:40:25
Receipt Date2026-07-23ELS 1468-EX-ST-20262026-07-30 04:40:25
Status Date2026-07-23ELS 1468-EX-ST-20262026-07-30 04:40:25

Documents

DocumentTypeDateStatus
CA costal water operation areaText Documents2026-08-04Available
project purposeText Documents2026-07-23Available