Experimental Licensing System

1717-EX-ST-2026

Joby Aero, Inc.

Experimental Licensing System filing 1717-EX-ST-2026 submitted by Joby Aero, Inc..

Filing overview

StatusPending
Call signN/A
Date filed2026-08-25
Status date2026-08-25
FCC sourceView the FCC filing record

Special Temporary Authority application - Address

Attention:
Jonathan Westerling
City:
Santa Cruz
E-Mail Address:
radios@jobyaviation.com
State:
CA
Street Address:
333 Encincal Street
Zip Code:
95060

Special Temporary Authority application - Applicant Name

Name of Applicant:
Joby Aero, Inc.

Special Temporary Authority application - Best Contact

First Name:
Brian
Last Name:
Higgins
Phone Number:
(202)383-3347
Title:
Outside Counsel

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:
2026-08-25 00:00:00.0
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
Eric Allison
Title of Applicant (if any):
Head of Product

Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation

Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
To test S-band radios used in connection with the coast-to-coast demonstration of autonomous aircraft

Special Temporary Authority application - Information

Class of Station:
MO
Nature of Service:
Experimental

Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer

Equipment 1 Experimental
No
Equipment 1 Manufacturer
Experimental
Equipment 1 Model Number
1
Equipment 1 No. Of Units
3

Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation

Please explain the purpose of operation:
To evaluate the efficacy of S-band radios used in connection with the coast-to-coast demonstration of autonomous aircraft

Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation

Operation End Date:
10/16/2026
Operation Start Date:
09/28/2026

Frequencies

ActionLower MHzUpper MHzClassOutput WERP WEmissionSignal
New2360.000000002375.00000000MO14.28000028.5000005M00D7W

Sites

SiteLocationCoordinatesOperating areaCountyRadius
Portland, OregonNorth 45 35 19 West 122 35 4950 km Aircraft and 5 km Ground50.00

Sources and provenance

SourceSource recordRetrievedMatch
ELS1717-EX-ST-20262026-08-26 05:12:05Direct Source Record
Selected field provenance
FieldDisplayed valueSourceObserved
StatusPendingELS 1717-EX-ST-20262026-08-26 05:12:05
Applicant NameJoby Aero, Inc.ELS 1717-EX-ST-20262026-08-26 05:12:05
Call SignN/AELS 1717-EX-ST-20262026-08-26 05:12:05
Receipt Date2026-08-25ELS 1717-EX-ST-20262026-08-26 05:12:05
Status Date2026-08-25ELS 1717-EX-ST-20262026-08-26 05:12:05

Documents

DocumentTypeDateStatus
E-Mail generated [Aug 25 2026]Correspondence2026-08-25Available
Request for Experimental STAText Documents2026-08-25Available