0869-EX-ST-2012

Filing overview

Special Temporary Authority application - Address

Attention:

Paul Applewhite

City:

Seattle

E-Mail Address:

paul@applewhiteaero.com

P.O. Box:

46955

State:

WA

Zip Code:

98146

Special Temporary Authority application - Applicant Name

Name of Applicant:

apple.aero, LLC dba Applewhite Aero

Special Temporary Authority application - Best Contact

First Name:

Paul

Last Name:

Applewhite

Phone Number:

206.227.8034

Title:

President

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:

2012-10-30 00:00:00.0

Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):

Trinitie Vance

Title of Applicant (if any):

Mechanical Engineer

Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation

Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:

Applewhite Aero has three UAVs/UASs we are developing. We need vetted frequencies to ensure that our vehicles can operate safely in our test area.

Special Temporary Authority application - Information

Callsign:

WG9XEV

Class of Station:

MO

Nature of Service:

Experimental

Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Purpose of Operation

Please explain the purpose of operation:

To test unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) using both autopilot and manual radio control. The autopilots will be configured to test the UAVs? performances by taking them through increasingly complex flight paths. A radio control (RC) operator will be on-site to take manual control should the autopilot lose its link with the ground station or if the UAV does not perform as expected.

Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer

Equipment 1 Experimental

No

Equipment 1 Manufacturer

Microhard Systems, Inc.

Equipment 1 Model Number

99021 MHX-910

Equipment 1 No. Of Units

2

Equipment 2 Experimental

No

Equipment 2 Manufacturer

Spektrum

Equipment 2 Model Number

DX18

Equipment 2 No. Of Units

1

Equipment 3 Experimental

No

Equipment 3 Manufacturer

Maxstream

Equipment 3 Model Number

9XTEND XT09-SI

Equipment 3 No. Of Units

1

Equipment 4 Experimental

No

Equipment 4 Manufacturer

Spektrum

Equipment 4 Model Number

DX7

Equipment 4 No. Of Units

1

Equipment 5 Experimental

No

Equipment 5 Manufacturer

Digi International

Equipment 5 Model Number

XBEE09P

Equipment 5 No. Of Units

1

Equipment 6 Experimental

No

Equipment 6 Manufacturer

Radiall-Larson

Equipment 6 Model Number

KD14FREQ(914)

Equipment 6 No. Of Units

1

Equipment 7 Experimental

No

Equipment 7 Manufacturer

Radiall-Larson

Equipment 7 Model Number

MM5E900BNC

Equipment 7 No. Of Units

1

Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation

Please explain the purpose of operation:

UAV testing To test unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) using both autopilot and manual radio control. The autopilots will be configured to test the UAVs? performances by taking them through increasingly complex flight paths. A radio control (RC) operator will be on-site to take manual control should the autopilot lose its link with the ground station or if the UAV does not perform as expected.

Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation

Operation End Date:

08/01/2013

Operation Start Date:

02/01/2013

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