AeroVironment, Inc.

0856-EX-ST-2015

Status: Grant Expired Due to New License

WI9XWK
2015-08-19

Documents and Communications: [refresh]

DescriptionCategoryDate
Grant E-mail Notification generated [Aug 20 2015]Correspondence2015-08-20
Concurrence of AFTRCCText Documents2015-08-03
Statement Accompanying Application for STAText Documents2015-08-03
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 Moreland Road
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 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.

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.

Information
Callsign: WI9XWK
Class of Station: MO
Nature of Service: Experimental

Requested Period of Operation
Operation Start Date: 08/24/2015
Operation End Date: 02/05/2016

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

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, Safety & Mission
Date: 2015-08-03 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 Locations within 12km 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 0.00012000 % 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 0.00012000 % 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 12 km 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:  
(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 0.00012000 % 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 0.00012000 % 4M68G7W SO-QPSK

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