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:
This payload is part of GA-ASI’s testing of a new airborne early warning system submitted in 1468-EX-ST-2026. 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 - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
To demonstrate an Unmanned Airborne Early Warning system.
Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer
Equipment 1 Experimental
Yes
Equipment 1 Manufacturer
TTM Technologies
Equipment 1 Model Number
SFF-44A
Equipment 1 No. Of Units
2
Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
To demonstrate an Unmanned Airborne Early Warning system. 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