uAvionix has launched its “Trade-up to Certified” avionics upgrade program for unmanned aerial systems.
The new program enables users of uncertified Mode A/C/S and ADS-B transponders models to trade up to the uAvionix ping200X, the only TSO certified transponder for drones on the market today, according to company officials.
The “Trade-Up to Certified” program provides a credit of $800 towards uncertified Mode A/C/S and ADS-B transponders from Sagetech or older uAvionix ping200Si and ping200SR transponders when returned to uAvionix in working condition after purchasing a ping200X certified transponder.
The program includes an option for higher rebates when combined with other TSO products, such as the certified truFYX WAAS GPS or a pingRX-pro ADS-B receiver.
“With regulators increasingly focusing on transponder requirements when operating a UAS in transponder mandatory airspace, many older model transponders are being considered as non-compliant, putting operational approvals at risk,” company officials said. “Higher complexity flights, including BVLOS operations, IFR operations, and flights operating in controlled airspace require aviation-grade ADS-B transponders that are DO-260B compliant and meet TSO requirements that are applicable to traditional aircraft as well.”
For more information: uAvionix.com/Trade-Up-to-Certified