FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY

Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:  xwing

Address
Attention: Thomas Sorensen
Street Address: 292 Ivy St, Ste A
P.O. Box:
City: San Francisco
State: CA
Zip Code: 94102
Country:
E-Mail Address: thomas.sorensen@xwing.com

Best Contact
Give the following information of person who can best handle inquiries pertaining to this application:  
Last Name: Sorensen
First Name: Thomas
Title: Lead Datalink Engineer
Phone Number: 5713148033

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 Detect and Avoid(DAA) systems to support the development of autonomous flight technology for unmanned aircraft.

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 testing 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.

Information
Callsign: WU9XFX
Class of Station: FX
Nature of Service: Experimental

Requested Period of Operation
Operation Start Date: 08/22/2022
Operation End Date: 02/22/2023

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
Echodyne Corp. 700025-200-200 2 Yes

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): Thomas Sorensen
Title of Applicant (if any): Lead Datalink Engineer
Date: 2022-08-08 00:00:00.0

Station Location
City State Latitude Longitude Mobile Radius of Operation
Concord California North  37  58  59 West  122  3  23
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:
Action Frequency Station Class Output Power/ERP Mean Peak Frequency Tolerance (+/-) Emission Designator Modulating Signal
New 15.40000000-15.70000000 GHz FX 200.000000 W 77.000000 kW P 0.10000000 % 250MQ2N Pulsed LFM
City State Latitude Longitude Mobile Radius of Operation
Davis California North  38  34  27 West  121  51  14
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:
Action Frequency Station Class Output Power/ERP Mean Peak Frequency Tolerance (+/-) Emission Designator Modulating Signal
New 15.40000000-15.70000000 GHz FX 200.000000 W 77.000000 kW P 0.10000000 % 250MQ2N Pulsed LFM