Special Temporary Authority application - Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:
Xwing Inc
Special Temporary Authority application - Best Contact
First Name:
Ryan
Last Name:
Olson
Phone Number:
3865621213
Title:
Lead Flight Test Pilot
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:
2020-10-26 00:00:00.0
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
Ryan Olson
Title of Applicant (if any):
Lead Flight Test Pilot
Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
Special Temporary Authority (STA) is requested due to the immediate need for spectrum approval. Xwing is experimenting with datalinks to support the development of autonomous flight technology for unmanned aircraft. We plan to begin flight testing this datalink on 12/01/2020.
Special Temporary Authority application - Information
Callsign:
WR9XGB
Class of Station:
FX MO
Nature of Service:
Experimental
Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer
Equipment 1 Experimental
No
Equipment 1 Manufacturer
Microhard Systems Inc.
Equipment 1 Model Number
pMLTE-4GL-2450
Equipment 1 No. Of Units
2
Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
Xwing is developing autonomous flight technology enabling seamless integration of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) into the National Airspace System (NAS). This program will also test an experimental detect and avoid (DAA) system developed by Xwing. This research and development program serves the public interest by testing a Command and Control (C2) and DAA Sensor datalink developed by Microhard Systems Inc. This research will contribute to mature standards for C2 & DAA for UAS. This program is one step towards the future FAA Type Certification of a fully autonomous Xwing UAS.
Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation