Special Temporary Authority application - Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:
The Drone Racing League
Special Temporary Authority application - Best Contact
First Name:
Allende
Last Name:
Cornejo
Phone Number:
(626) 404-6689
Title:
Drone Engineer
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:
2021-06-07 00:00:00.0
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
Allende Cornejo
Title of Applicant (if any):
Drone Engineer
Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
Our distributed antennae system includes a proprietary ground station and distributed antennae developed by DRL internally with the ultimate goal of supporting drone racing events, including hosting audience members who frequently use licensed commercial mobile and unlicensed frequency bands. During earlier phases of development, relying on unlicensed or ISM band spectrum was incredibly problematic (drones failed to connect properly, video quality was degraded, etc.). Temporary access to the requested frequencies listed in this application will help DRL identify frequency bands that are capable of delivering the high video quality and connectivity to drones required to successfully conduct drone racing events. If, based on our review, the frequency bands subject to this application are determined to provide the level of video quality and connectivity required, DRL may seek a more permanent licensing option for such frequencies via the FCC’s spectrum allocation and/or licensing procedures.
Special Temporary Authority application - Information
Callsign:
WL9XVW
Class of Station:
MO
Nature of Service:
Experimental
Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer
Equipment 1 Experimental
Yes
Equipment 1 Manufacturer
NextGen RF Design, Inc
Equipment 1 Model Number
CTM R2
Equipment 1 No. Of Units
250
Equipment 2 Experimental
Yes
Equipment 2 Manufacturer
NextGen RF Design, Inc
Equipment 2 Model Number
GCS
Equipment 2 No. Of Units
2
Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
Communications during live and post-produced drone racing events. Drone racing requires a real time, low latency video feed be broadcast locally to a pilot, for navigation of the drone. The drone feed is also received at points throughout the venue for audience consumption.
Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation