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:
2017-04-26 00:00:00.0
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
James Mackie
Title of Applicant (if any):
Principle RF Engineer
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 further licensing as an ATAR system. We originally applied for an STA in the 16.3-16.5 GHz frequency band. We were advised by the FCC and FAA in the future to test at 15.4-15.7 GHz which is allocated for Aeronautical Radionavigation. We have more testing to complete in the new frequency band before we apply for FCC certification and licenses for our product as an ATAR system. This is necessary to support work we are currently doing for an AFRL contract on counter-drone technology, work with NASA on drone detect and avoid, and additional work on drones we are proposing to the US DoD (Air Force and Army).
Special Temporary Authority application - Information
Callsign:
WL9XFD
Class of Station:
MO
Nature of Service:
Experimental
Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Requested Period of Operation
Operation End Date:
01/15/2018
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
Equipment 2 Experimental
Yes
Equipment 2 Manufacturer
Fortem Technologies, Inc.
Equipment 2 Model Number
DAA - R20
Equipment 2 No. Of Units
3
Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
To test its low weight, low power prototype radar. This ultra-small SWaP-C radar has been designed to enable UAVs to detect and avoid other airborne vehicles, thus allowing them to safely fly Beyond Line of Sight. We will need to perform testing near our new company headquarters in Pleasant Grove, Ut and at two locations near Virginia Tech University. This testing will be directed by the engineering team which joined Fortem Technologies when the technology was purchased from IMSAR; the team has managed STA and Experimental Licenses in the past.
Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation