Special Temporary Authority application - Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:
Kratos Unmanned Aerial Systems, Inc.
Special Temporary Authority application - Best Contact
First Name:
John
Last Name:
Hamlin
Phone Number:
6199909360
Title:
Electrical 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:
2026-07-31 00:00:00.0
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
John Hamlin
Title of Applicant (if any):
Electrical Engineer II
Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
Flight testing was scheduled in advance with the Army, due to delays in getting the FAA preauthorization there concerns that we will not have the originally requested license in time and are seeking alternatives to not disrupt the schedule we have with the flight range.
Special Temporary Authority application - Information
Callsign:
WQ2XRP
Class of Station:
MO
Nature of Service:
Experimental
Special Temporary Authority application - Initial values - Requested Period of Operation
Operation Start Date:
08/05/2026
Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer
Equipment 1 Experimental
No
Equipment 1 Manufacturer
Micro Systems Inc.
Equipment 1 Model Number
290-3
Equipment 1 No. Of Units
1
Equipment 2 Experimental
No
Equipment 2 Manufacturer
Herrick Technologies Laboratories
Equipment 2 Model Number
HTLs-2
Equipment 2 No. Of Units
1
Equipment 3 Experimental
No
Equipment 3 Manufacturer
Sagetech
Equipment 3 Model Number
MXS
Equipment 3 No. Of Units
1
Equipment 4 Experimental
No
Equipment 4 Manufacturer
Persistent Systems
Equipment 4 Model Number
MPU5
Equipment 4 No. Of Units
1
Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
1. Utilize the Tillamook UAS Test Range (TUTR) to conduct risk-mitigated and regulatory compliant operational testing of the Kratos Firejet and AESI Ministrike Glider to assess and evaluate UA system, sensor performance, maintainability, and effectiveness.
Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation