FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY

Applicant Name

Name of Applicant:

American Robotics, Inc.

Address

Attention:	Stewart Kantor
Street Address:	165 Gibraltar Court
P.O. Box:
City:	Sunnyvale
State:	CA
Zip Code:	94089
Country:
E-Mail Address:	stewart.kantor@ondas.com

Best Contact

Give the following information of person who can best handle inquiries pertaining to this application:   Last Name: Kunkle First Name: Greg Title: Attorney Phone Number: 202-434-4178

Explanation

Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary: American Robotics seeks authorization for Special Temporary Authority because the systems that it is implanting require a limited testing timeframe to ensure that they are compatible with client needs in the requested service areas. After six months of testing, American Robotics will be able to determine whether such systems provide sufficient service to its clients. It intends to start testing as soon as possible for the terrestrial only ground links outlined in the application.

Purpose of Operation

Please explain the purpose of operation:

American Robotics Inc. (“AR”), pursuant to Section 5.61 of the Rules and Regulations of the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC” or “Commission”), hereby requests special temporary authorization (“STA”) of a conventional experimental radio service station for a period of 6 months. American Robotics develops, manufactures, and operates an autonomous drone system capable of providing high-resolution aerial data to its industrial customers. AR’s customers subscribe to a service to access the data generated by American Robotics drone operations in their area of interest. American Robotics customers includes Oil & Gas Companies, Electric Utilities and Rail Operators. The AR system consists of the following systems: 1) a proprietary drone with advanced imaging collection capabilities, 2) a ruggedized base station for housing and charging the drone, data processing, and cloud transfer, and 3) a secure web portal and API which enables remote interaction with the system data. These major systems are connected via supporting technologies including a including a Detect-and-Avoid (“DAA”) technology known as TASA. The TASA system consists of several acoustic remote listening devices in the general area of the drone operation. The acoustic devices listen for aircraft and other airborne objects. If an object is detected, the acoustic device sends avoidance data to the Base Station. From there it is communicated to the drone over the 900 MHz ISM band. Typically, TASA uses the 2.4 GHz band for the communications links between acoustic listening devices and the Base Station. However, in this instance, the 2.4 GHz band is used extensively in the area for other operations. Thus, in order to mitigate interference, AR is proposing to experiment with the use of the 1.4 GHz band. Note the proposed operations under STA are for terrestrial links only. Communications to the drones will be over 900 MHz Part 15 links. AR seeks to commence operations as soon as possible and requests expedited treatment of this application to the extent available.

Information

Callsign:	WU9XRX
Class of Station:	FX MO
Nature of Service:	Experimental

Requested Period of Operation

Operation Start Date:	01/23/2023
Operation End Date:	07/23/2023

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
Ondas Networks	VN-0500	12	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):	Stewart Kantor
Title of Applicant (if any):	Authorized Employee
Date:	2022-12-07 00:00:00.0

Station Location

	City	State	Latitude	Longitude	Mobile	Radius of Operation
	North Belridge	California	North  35  30  4	West  119  46  9		8.10

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	1429.50000000-1432.00000000 MHz	FX	1.000000 W 6.100000 W	P		50K0D7W	7

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
New	1429.50000000-1432.00000000 MHz	FX	1.000000 W 6.100000 W	P		100KD7W	7

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
New	1429.50000000-1432.00000000 MHz	FX	1.000000 W 6.100000 W	P		200KD7W	7
	City	State	Latitude	Longitude	Mobile	Radius of Operation
	North Belridge	California	North  35  30  4	West  119  46  9	Approx. 5 MI radius around 35-30-04N, 119-46-09W North Belridge, CA	8.10

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:   14.30 (b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters:   201.00 (c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers:   24.80 (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: Hills, trees

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
New	1429.50000000-1432.00000000 MHz	MO	1.000000 W 6.100000 W	P		50K0D7W	7

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
New	1429.50000000-1432.00000000 MHz	MO	1.000000 W 6.100000 W	P		100KD7W	7

Action	Frequency	Station Class	Output Power/ERP	Mean Peak	Frequency Tolerance (+/-)	Emission Designator	Modulating Signal
New	1429.50000000-1432.00000000 MHz	MO	1.000000 W 6.100000 W	P		200KD7W	7