Special Temporary Authority application - Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:
Fortem Technologies, Inc.
Special Temporary Authority application - Best Contact
First Name:
Adam
Last Name:
Robertson
Phone Number:
801-762-7263
Title:
Chief Technical 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:
2016-05-20 00:00:00.0
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
R. Dixon Speas, Jr.
Title of Applicant (if any):
Vice President, Business Development
Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
The STA will enable Fortem Technologies to test its low weight, low power prototype radar in order to refine its design prior to requesting a regular experimental license.
Special Temporary Authority application - Information
Callsign:
WJ9XXB
Class of Station:
MO
Nature of Service:
Experimental
Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Manufacturer
Equipment 1 Model Number
DAA06161500RCS3
Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
The radar has been designed to detect unauthorized airborne vehicles such as drones from the ground, and from the air. The current application covers the ground application and will have a location added later for air testing. The testing will be directed by the engineering team which joined Fortem Technologies when the technology was purchased from IMSAR earlier this month; the team has managed many STAs in the past.
Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Requested Period of Operation
Operation End Date:
11/30/2016
Operation Start Date:
06/01/2016
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
3
Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
The radar has been designed to enable UAVs to detect and avoid other airborne vehicles, thus allowing them to safely fly Beyond Line of Sight. The current application covers initial testing from the ground, a subsequent application will be added for on wing. The testing will be directed by the engineering team which joined Fortem Technologies when the technology was purchased from IMSAR earlier this month; the team has managed many STAs in the past.
Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation