FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY

Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:  The Drone Racing League

Address
Attention: Travis Smith
Street Address: 40 W 27th St 8th floor
P.O. Box:
City: New York
State: NY
Zip Code: 10001
Country:
E-Mail Address: travissmith@theinfinitereality.com

Best Contact
Give the following information of person who can best handle inquiries pertaining to this application:  
Last Name: Smith
First Name: Travis
Title: Sr Project Manager
Phone Number: 540-220-6913

Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
Consistent with Section 5.54(a)(2) of the FCC’s rules, an STA is appropriate because operations at the requested location will last five days, which is less than six months. Drone Racing League (“DRL”) will use an experimental distributed antennae system that includes a proprietary ground station and distributed antennae that DRL developed internally to support drone racing events. During earlier phases of development, DRL discovered that the use of unlicensed or ISM band spectrum proved problematic – drones failed to connect properly, video quality was degraded, etc. – pushing DRL to consider alternative bands. Before using any frequencies requested in this application, DRL will monitor the immediate spectral environment to identify specific bands that are capable of delivering the high-quality video and connectivity to drones required to successfully conduct drone races. All communications will occur indoors at the Supor Warehouse, reducing the risk of harmful interference to other licensed users, and drones will operate at a maximum altitude of 15 feet. DRL commits to respecting the rights of any co-frequency or adjacent-band licensees. Should any interference occur as a result of DRL’s operations, DRL will take immediate steps to resolve the interference.

Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:  The purpose of the operation is to test and conduct communications setup for live and post-produced drone racing events. Drone racing requires real-time, low-latency communications between the pilot and drone so that the pilot may successfully navigate the drone.

Information
Callsign:
Class of Station: MO
Nature of Service: Experimental

Requested Period of Operation
Operation Start Date: 12/09/2024
Operation End Date: 12/13/2024

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
NextGen RF Design, Inc vTX R2 250 Yes
NextGen RF Design, Inc GCS 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): Travis Smith
Title of Applicant (if any): Sr Project Manager
Date: 2024-11-04 00:00:00.0

Station Location
City State Latitude Longitude Mobile Radius of Operation
Harrison New Jersey North  40  44  44 West  74  8  45 1.00
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?   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 5350.00000000-5368.30000000 MHz MO 1.000000 W 1.000000 W M 0.03000000 % 11M0FXF NTSC Video
City State Latitude Longitude Mobile Radius of Operation
Harrison New Jersey North  40  44  44 West  74  8  45 1.00
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?   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 5368.30000000-5386.70000000 MHz MO 1.000000 W 1.000000 W M 0.03000000 % 11M0FXF NTSC Video
City State Latitude Longitude Mobile Radius of Operation
Harrison New Jersey North  40  44  44 West  74  8  45 1.00
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?   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 5386.70000000-5405.00000000 MHz MO 1.000000 W 1.000000 W M 0.03000000 % 11M0FXF NTSC Video
City State Latitude Longitude Mobile Radius of Operation
Harrison New Jersey North  40  44  44 West  74  8  45 1.00
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?   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 5405.00000000-5423.30000000 MHz MO 1.000000 W 1.000000 W M 0.03000000 % 11M0FXF NTSC Video
City State Latitude Longitude Mobile Radius of Operation
Harrison New Jersey North  40  44  44 West  74  8  45 1.00
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?   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 5423.30000000-5441.70000000 MHz MO 1.000000 W 1.000000 W M 0.03000000 % 11M0FXF NTSC Video
City State Latitude Longitude Mobile Radius of Operation
Harrison New Jersey North  40  44  44 West  74  8  45 1.00
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?   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 5441.70000000-5460.00000000 MHz MO 1.000000 W 1.000000 W M 0.03000000 % 11M0FXF NTSC Video