Special Temporary Authority application - Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:
Xator Corporation
Special Temporary Authority application - Best Contact
First Name:
Robert
Last Name:
Look Jr.
Phone Number:
760-282-2882
Title:
C-UAS Test Analyst
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:
2026-04-28 00:00:00.0
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
Robert Look Jr.
Title of Applicant (if any):
C-UAS Test Analyst
Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
An STA is required because the requested operations involve the use of multiple frequency bands and emission bandwidths that are not authorized under existing FCC equipment certifications or standard Part 15 unlicensed rules. The Doodle Labs Helix Mesh Rider system utilizes a configurable OFDM-based MANET waveform with selectable bandwidths (5, 10, and 20 MHz) across frequency bands between 1780 MHz and 2360 MHz, including spectrum allocated for federal use. The planned operations include airborne use in support of unmanned aircraft system (UAS) and unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) mission testing, which cannot be conducted under standard licensed or unlicensed frameworks. Therefore, temporary authorization is required to permit controlled, short-duration operations for mission-specific testing and evaluation.
Special Temporary Authority application - Information
Callsign:
WA8XDS
Class of Station:
FX
Nature of Service:
Experimental
Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Requested Period of Operation
Operation End Date:
07/27/2026
Operation Start Date:
04/28/2026
Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer
Equipment 1 Experimental
No
Equipment 1 Manufacturer
Doodle Labs
Equipment 1 Model Number
Helix Mesh Ride
Equipment 1 No. Of Units
2
Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
The purpose of this operation is to support testing and evaluation of a Doodle Labs Helix Mesh Rider MANET-based communications system for unmanned aircraft system (UAS) and unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) applications. The system will provide command, control, and high-throughput data link connectivity, including video and telemetry, in support of UAV-based airfield damage assessment and UGV-based munitions clearing operations. Testing will evaluate system performance, reliability, and interoperability in realistic operational environments, including mobile and airborne conditions up to 400 feet AGL within the Summit Point Training Facility defined test area. All operations will be conducted on a non-interference basis and in coordination with appropriate spectrum authorities.
Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation