Special Temporary Authority application - Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:
DroneShield LLC
Special Temporary Authority application - Best Contact
First Name:
John
Last Name:
Franklin
Phone Number:
2409944523
Title:
Chief Scientific Officer
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:
2017-05-15 00:00:00.0
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
John Franklin
Title of Applicant (if any):
Chief Scientific Officer
Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
This STA will enable DroneShield to test a low weight, low power prototype radar at its test facility in order to refine its design prior to requesting permanent licensing. This testing is necessary to evaluate potential integration of the radar technology into DroneShields sUAS security platform
Special Temporary Authority application - Information
Callsign:
WL9XGQ
Class of Station:
FX
Nature of Service:
Experimental
Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
This ultra-small SWAP-C radar has been designed to enable UAVs to detect and avoid other airborne vehicles, thus it has potential utility as a ground-based sUAS detection sensor suitable for fixed and mobile applications. This testing will form the basis for integration work to include the radar in DroneShields sUAS security platform.
Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer
Equipment 1 Experimental
Yes
Equipment 1 Manufacturer
Fortem Technologies, Inc.
Equipment 1 Model Number
DAA-R10
Equipment 1 No. Of Units
1
Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
Testing a low weight, low power prototype radar at its test facility. This ultra-small SWAP-C radar has been designed to enable UAVs to detect and avoid other airborne vehicles, thus it has potential utility as a ground-based sUAS detection sensor suitable for fixed and mobile applications. This testing will form the basis for integration work to include the radar in DroneShields sUAS security platform.
Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation