AeroVironment, Inc.

0177-EX-ST-2016

Status: Grant Expired Due to New License

WJ9XKY
2016-03-14

Documents and Communications: [refresh]

Description	Category	Date
Grant E-mail Notification generated [Mar 15 2016]	Correspondence	2016-03-15
Location Contour	Text Documents	2016-02-09
Statement Accompanying STA Application	Text Documents	2016-02-09

Application Form:

OET Special Temporary Authority Report

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY

Applicant Name

Name of Applicant:

AeroVironment, Inc.

Address

Attention:	Andy Thurling
Street Address:	85
P.O. Box:
City:	Simi Valley
State:	CA
Zip Code:	93065
Country:
E-Mail Address:	[email protected]

Best Contact

Give the following information of person who can best handle inquiries pertaining to this application:
Last Name: Logan
First Name: John
Title: Attorney
Phone Number: 2027875621

Explanation

Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
This STA application will support demonstrating and testing operations of AeroVironments small unmanned aircraft (SUAS) technology in Simi Valley, CA from April 1 through September 16, 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.

Purpose of Operation

Please explain the purpose of operation:

SUAS testing AeroVironments SUAS technology provides real-time direct situational awareness. The systems communications platform features air vehicles (AVs), a ground control unit and support equipment. The aircraft can be controlled manually or can automatically navigate a preplanned route. Transmission will originate from a ground control station to the AV, a mobile unit. Frequencies at 2380-2385 MHz will be used for aircraft control and video and telemetry transmission to and from the AV.

Information

Callsign:	WJ9XKY
Class of Station:	MO
Nature of Service:	Experimental

Requested Period of Operation

Operation Start Date:	04/01/2016
Operation End Date:	09/15/2016

Manufacturer

Manufacturer	Model Number	No. Of Units	Experimental
List below transmitting equipment to be installed (if experimental, so state) if additional rows are required, please submit equipment list as an exhibit:
AeroVironment	50280	2	Yes

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.

Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):	Andy Thurling
Title of Applicant (if any):	Chief Test Pilot, Director Prod Saf/Mission Assur
Date:	2016-02-09 00:00:00.0

Station Location

	City	State	Latitude	Longitude	Mobile	Radius of Operation
	Simi Valley	California	North 34 19 23	West 118 51 35	Ground based operations within 12 km of center	12.00

Datum: NAD 83
Is a directional antenna (other than radar) used? Yes
Exhibit submitted: Yes
(a) Width of beam in degrees at the half-power point:
(b) Orientation in horizontal plane:
(c) Orientation in vertical plane:
Will the antenna extend more than 6 meters above the ground, or if mounted on an existing building, will it extend more than 6 meters above the building, or will the proposed antenna be mounted on an existing structure other than a building? No
(a) Overall height above ground to tip of antenna in meters:
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters:
(c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers:
(d) List any natural formations of existing man-made structures (hills, trees, water tanks, towers, etc.) which, in the opinion of the applicant, would tend to shield the antenna from aircraft:

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
New	2380.00000000-2385.00000000 MHz	MO	10.000000 W 10.000000 W	M	1.20000000 %	1M56G7W	SO-QPSK

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
New	2380.00000000-2385.00000000 MHz	MO	10.000000 W 10.000000 W	M	1.20000000 %	4M68G7W	SO-QPSK

	City	State	Latitude	Longitude	Mobile	Radius of Operation
	Simi Valley	California	North 34 19 23	West 118 51 35	Airborne UAV operations, 12km of center, 152m AGL	12.00

Datum: NAD 83
Is a directional antenna (other than radar) used? Yes
Exhibit submitted: Yes
(a) Width of beam in degrees at the half-power point:
(b) Orientation in horizontal plane:
(c) Orientation in vertical plane:
Will the antenna extend more than 6 meters above the ground, or if mounted on an existing building, will it extend more than 6 meters above the building, or will the proposed antenna be mounted on an existing structure other than a building? Yes
(a) Overall height above ground to tip of antenna in meters: 152.00
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters: 331.00
(c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers: 35.40
(d) List any natural formations of existing man-made structures (hills, trees, water tanks, towers, etc.) which, in the opinion of the applicant, would tend to shield the antenna from aircraft: Simi Valley is surrounded by the Santa Susana Mountain range and the Simi Hills, west of the San Fernando Valley and east of the Conejo Valley

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
New	2380.00000000-2385.00000000 MHz	MO	10.000000 W 10.000000 W	M	1.20000000 %	1M56G7W	SO-QPSK

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
New	2380.00000000-2385.00000000 MHz	MO	10.000000 W 10.000000 W	M	1.20000000 %	1M56G7W	SO-QPSK

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
New	2380.00000000-2385.00000000 MHz	MO	10.000000 W 10.000000 W	M	1.20000000 %	4M68G7W	SO-QPSK

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