Special Temporary Authority application - Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:
Textron Systems Unmanned Systems
Special Temporary Authority application - Best Contact
First Name:
Jane
Last Name:
Euting
Phone Number:
4106285722
Title:
Systems 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:
2021-07-28 00:00:00.0
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
Jane Euting
Title of Applicant (if any):
Systems Engineer
Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
This request for Special Temporary Authority (STA) is submitted pursuant to 47 CFR 5.61 to request band licenses for command, control and payload data of an Unmanned Air System (UAS) developed by Textron Systems. Frequency coordination with Yuma Proving Grounds (YPG) Spectrum Management Office has been initiated. Local frequency assignments will be controlled by YPG personnel based on FCC issued band licenses herein requested. YPG spectrum management requires FCC approved band licenses for assigning test day frequencies that deconflict with other YPG managed operations.
Special Temporary Authority application - Information
Callsign:
WS9XMR
Class of Station:
FX MO
Nature of Service:
Experimental
Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
Textron Systems, in coordination with YPG, plans a series of performance test flights of the model A5000, an Unmanned Air System (UAS) that makes use of a hybrid architecture of proven technology. This hybrid architecture is from three Textron Systems UAS platforms; Shadow M2, Shadow 200 and Aerosonde. Key technologies/systems include the M2 airframe, Shadow 200 flight controller and the Aerosonde datalinks and ground control system. Planned testing at YPG focuses on completing the integration efforts necessary to qualify the hybrid system utilizing an iterative approach to ensure flight safety and system performance. The attached letter provides additional details.
Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Requested Period of Operation
Operation Start Date:
08/09/2021
Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer
Equipment 1 Experimental
No
Equipment 1 Manufacturer
L3-Communication Systems West
Equipment 1 Model Number
60059400+000
Equipment 1 No. Of Units
4
Equipment 2 Experimental
No
Equipment 2 Manufacturer
L3-Communication Systems West
Equipment 2 Model Number
8160094+000
Equipment 2 No. Of Units
1
Equipment 3 Experimental
No
Equipment 3 Manufacturer
European Antennas Limited
Equipment 3 Model Number
RCO4-149/1389
Equipment 3 No. Of Units
1
Equipment 4 Experimental
No
Equipment 4 Manufacturer
L3-Communication Systems West
Equipment 4 Model Number
60077070+000
Equipment 4 No. Of Units
1
Equipment 5 Experimental
No
Equipment 5 Manufacturer
L3-Communication Systems West
Equipment 5 Model Number
8123133+001
Equipment 5 No. Of Units
1
Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
To request band licenses for command, control and payload data of an Unmanned Air System (UAS). Textron Systems, in coordination with YPG, plans a series of performance test flights of the model A5000, an Unmanned Air System (UAS) that makes use of a hybrid architecture of proven technology. This hybrid architecture is from three Textron Systems UAS platforms; Shadow M2, Shadow 200 and Aerosonde. Key technologies/systems include the M2 airframe, Shadow 200 flight controller and the Aerosonde datalinks and ground control system. Planned testing at YPG focuses on completing the integration efforts necessary to qualify the hybrid system utilizing an iterative approach to ensure flight safety and system performance. The attached letter provides additional details.
Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation