Textron Systems Unmanned Systems

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY

Applicant Name

Name of Applicant:

Textron Systems Unmanned Systems

Address

Attention:	Jane Euting
Street Address:	124 Industry Lane
P.O. Box:
City:	Cockeysville
State:	MD
Zip Code:	21030
Country:
E-Mail Address:	[email protected]

Best Contact

Give the following information of person who can best handle inquiries pertaining to this application:   Last Name: Euting First Name: Jane Title: Systems Engineer Phone Number: 4106285722

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.

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.

Information

Callsign:	WS9XMQ
Class of Station:	FX MO
Nature of Service:	Experimental

Requested Period of Operation

Operation Start Date:	08/16/2021
Operation End Date:	12/02/2021

Manufacturer

List below transmitting equipment to be installed (if experimental, so state) if additional rows are required, please submit equipment list as an exhibit:
Manufacturer	Model Number	No. Of Units	Experimental
AAI Coorporation	38719-95072-5	1	No
AAI Coorporation	38214-91002-2	1	No
Antcom	4UHF-310-400-XN	1	No
L3-Communication Systems West	60054400+000	1	No

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.

Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):	Jane Euting
Title of Applicant (if any):	Systems Engineer
Date:	2021-07-28 00:00:00.0

Station Location

	City	State	Latitude	Longitude	Mobile	Radius of Operation
	Yuma	Arizona	North  33  21  11	West  114  16  38	Airspace at Yuma Proving Ground, Yuma, AZ	50.00

Datum:  NAD 83 Is a directional antenna (other than radar) used?   No Exhibit submitted:   No (a) Width of beam in degrees at the half-power point:   (b) Orientation in horizontal plane:   (c) Orientation in vertical plane:   Will the antenna extend more than 6 meters above the ground, or if mounted on an existing building, will it extend more than 6 meters above the building, or will the proposed antenna be mounted on an existing structure other than a building?   Yes (a) Overall height above ground to tip of antenna in meters:   5486.40 (b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters:   5486.40 (c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers:   55.00 (d) List any natural formations of existing man-made structures (hills, trees, water tanks, towers, etc.) which, in the opinion of the applicant, would tend to shield the antenna from aircraft: Testing site at Yuma Proving Ground is surrounded by hills and tall rock formations that create a bowl for operations, shielding the surrounding area. Further supporting documentation is attached to this application.

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
New	340.00000000-400.00000000 MHz	MO	100.000000 mW 2.240000 W	M	0.00025000 %	164KF1D	GFSK
	City	State	Latitude	Longitude	Mobile	Radius of Operation
	Yuma	Arizona	North  33  21  11	West  114  16  38

Datum:  NAD 83 Is a directional antenna (other than radar) used?   No Exhibit submitted:   No (a) Width of beam in degrees at the half-power point:   (b) Orientation in horizontal plane:   (c) Orientation in vertical plane:   Will the antenna extend more than 6 meters above the ground, or if mounted on an existing building, will it extend more than 6 meters above the building, or will the proposed antenna be mounted on an existing structure other than a building?   No (a) Overall height above ground to tip of antenna in meters:   (b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters:   (c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers:   (d) List any natural formations of existing man-made structures (hills, trees, water tanks, towers, etc.) which, in the opinion of the applicant, would tend to shield the antenna from aircraft: Testing site at Yuma Proving Ground is surrounded by hills and tall rock formations that create a bowl for operations, shielding the surrounding area. Further supporting documentation is attached to this application.

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
New	340.00000000-400.00000000 MHz	FX	100.000000 mW 2.240000 W	M	0.00025000 %	164KF1D	GFSK

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