Special Temporary Authority application - Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:
AIRXOS, Inc.
Special Temporary Authority application - Best Contact
First Name:
Adam
Last Name:
Diffenderfer
Phone Number:
6166906777
Title:
Senior Systems Engineer
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:
2019-10-29 00:00:00.0
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
Adam J. Diffenderfer
Title of Applicant (if any):
Senior Systems Engineer
Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
The STA is required to support multiple USDOT, FAA, NASA, and state research initiatives in effective UAS management and situational awareness.
Special Temporary Authority application - Information
Callsign:
WO9XKJ
Class of Station:
MO
Nature of Service:
Experimental
Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer
Equipment 1 Experimental
Yes
Equipment 1 Manufacturer
Fortem Technologies, Inc.
Equipment 1 Model Number
R20
Equipment 1 No. Of Units
10
Equipment 2 Experimental
Yes
Equipment 2 Manufacturer
Fortem Technologies, Inc.
Equipment 2 Model Number
R30
Equipment 2 No. Of Units
10
Equipment 3 Experimental
Yes
Equipment 3 Manufacturer
SpotterRF LLC
Equipment 3 Model Number
A3000
Equipment 3 No. Of Units
10
Equipment 4 Experimental
Yes
Equipment 4 Manufacturer
Echodyne Corp.
Equipment 4 Model Number
MESA-SSR
Equipment 4 No. Of Units
10
Equipment 5 Experimental
Yes
Equipment 5 Manufacturer
SRC, Inc.
Equipment 5 Model Number
R1400 / R1410
Equipment 5 No. Of Units
10
Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
AIRXOS will be evaluating the efficacy of different radar models in the detection of low-altitude hazards, both airborne and stationary, to safe UAS operation. Under this authorization AIRXOS will collect the field data and demonstrations required for such assessment. Such function is essential to maintaining safe operation of the UAS. Therefore, this testing will collect the field data needed to determine whether these radars meet the necessary performance.
Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation