Special Temporary Authority application - Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:
L-3 Unmanned Systems
Special Temporary Authority application - Best Contact
First Name:
Colin
Last Name:
Fischer
Phone Number:
(410) 820-7500
Title:
Project Manager
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:
2010-04-08 00:00:00.0
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
Colin J. Fischer
Title of Applicant (if any):
Project Manager
Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
L-3 Unmanned Systems (formerly L-3 BAI Aerosystems) is a manufacturer of Unmanned Aircraft Systems. The company also maintains a small fleet of Viking 300s, similar to the LR-3 TigerShark UAS (utilized in STA 0272-EX-ST-2009), for crew training and research and development for USG customers. This system uses 3 bands for RF communications. The non-licensed 902-928 MHz band is used for two-way spread spectrum modem communications. Two federal bands are reserved for USG exclusive use are also implemented as the aircraft was developed for government customers. Data communications are transmitted from the GCS using spread-spectrum modem communications between 902-928 MHz and 1350-1390 MHz. Telemetry and analog video transmissions are downlinked from the aircraft within 1750-1840 MHz. L-3 Unmanned Systems has been awarded a subcontract from Controlled Dynamics, Inc to provide flight service support using 1 Viking 300 system (Tail Number 302). These tests are being conducted in performance of DoD Contract W911W6-08-C-0054 awarded to Controlled Dynamics. Operations will commence in June and continue for six months afterwards. This STA will be required to operate the aircraft to conduct these development flights.
Special Temporary Authority application - Information
Callsign:
WE9XKC
Class of Station:
FX MO
Nature of Service:
Experimental
Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Requested Period of Operation
Operation End Date:
12/31/2010
Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer
Equipment 1 Experimental
No
Equipment 1 Manufacturer
Microhard Systems
Equipment 1 Model Number
99021 MHX-910
Equipment 1 No. Of Units
2
Equipment 2 Experimental
No
Equipment 2 Manufacturer
FreeWave Technologies, Inc
Equipment 2 Model Number
P501X005
Equipment 2 No. Of Units
2
Equipment 3 Experimental
No
Equipment 3 Manufacturer
Global Microwave Systems, Inc
Equipment 3 Model Number
ST-10
Equipment 3 No. Of Units
1
Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
Flight Operations to test a new payload developed by Controlled Dynamics, Inc for DoD customer.
Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation