Special Temporary Authority application - Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:
MultiGP Inc.
Special Temporary Authority application - Best Contact
First Name:
James
Last Name:
Vaello
Phone Number:
2107246036
Title:
Vice President
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:
2016-08-11 00:00:00.0
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
James Vaello
Title of Applicant (if any):
Vice President
Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
We are producing the 2nd Annual MultiGP Drone Racing Championship to be held on the Academy of Model Aeronautics Headquarters location. The aircraft use Video transmitters operating in the 5.8ghz spectrum. The event is an official sanctioned amateur event by the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA). We are asking for an Experimental Special Temporary Authority for use of video transmission technologies within the 5.8Ghz spectrum. We would like to use these frequencies between 5645 and 5925ghz. Currently these frequencies are already allocated for use, but the power output under FCC Part 15 is insufficient for safe and effective use. We would like to increase the power from 25mw up to 250mw to provide stable video signal for the pilots. Furthermore, we would like to have an experimental license held directly by MultiGP Inc and or Academy of Model Aeronautics in order to provide transmitters to the pilots directly so that each pilot does not have to obtain a HAM license. 5161 E Memorial Dr, Muncie, IN 47302
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
Team Blacksheep
Equipment 1 Model Number
Unify Pro 5G8
Equipment 1 No. Of Units
16
Equipment 2 Experimental
No
Equipment 2 Manufacturer
Video Aerial Systems
Equipment 2 Model Number
Triumph SMA
Equipment 2 No. Of Units
16
Equipment 3 Experimental
No
Equipment 3 Manufacturer
Video Aerial Systems
Equipment 3 Model Number
Duraspec
Equipment 3 No. Of Units
16
Equipment 4 Experimental
No
Equipment 4 Manufacturer
Video Aerial Systems
Equipment 4 Model Number
5.8 Crosshair
Equipment 4 No. Of Units
16
Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
Amateur RC model quadcopter aircraft flying and racing using air to ground 5.8 GHz video transmission systems. We would like to experiment with a new a approach to large scale group FPV (first person view) quadcopter flying and racing. Currently the problem is most FPV pilots do not hold HAM licenses, and the available frequencies are restrictive to only having 3-4 pilots in the air at one time. We also have a mismatch of transmitter powers, and varying types of antennas. This creates a substantial safety issue for FPV flying due to serious multi-pathing issues. The system we are proposing is to provide diversity receivers with directional antennas pointing specifically at the field. We are supplying each racer with a video transmitter pre-assigned to a frequency and power output. With each transmitter at the same power output (between 25mw and 250mw), we can space each racer 37Mhz apart, and using Right-hand and Left-hand polarized antennas, we can get up to 8-12 racers in the air at one time, safely and efficiently. The Frequencies are 12Mhz off the top and bottom of the HAM frequencies, so other than the power output issue, most of the system is already compliant, and is of low enough power not to impact any other near by transmission operations outside of the Academy of Model Aeronautics Headquarters Site. The intended outcome of this system is to help define a better more organized approach to any organization wishing to hold FPV/Drone races in the future. This would include any official AMA races and the numerous drone racing leagues that are rapidly appearing all over the US. Even the FAA is now considering FPV Drone races at their airshows, and this would be a great case study to provide better information for these types of races. It is specifically intended to help define appropriate and acceptable use for organizations, and would not be used by an individual amateur/hobbyist radio controlled pilot (with or without a HAM license).
Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation