The Satellite-Based Augmentation System (SBAS)/Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) capable GPS for drones is the first to be FAA certified, according to company officials.
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uAvionix receives patent for tailBeaconX transponder
U.S. Patent 11,011,830, “Wireless Communication System within an External Enclosure for Attachment to a Vehicle,” provides the ability to leverage the wing and tail locations of a general aviation aircraft for the installation of a transponder to gain optimal performance from both ground and space-based infrastructure, according to company officials.
uAvionix ping200X certified
ping200X, which combines a Mode S Transponder, ADS-B Out, and an altitude encoder, is certified for use on drones, general aviation, and defense aircraft.
uAvionix AV-20-S approved as clock replacement
The AV-20-S Non-Required Safety Enhancing Equipment (NORSEE) certification has been updated to reflect the approval.
tailBeaconX ADS-B transponder receives FAA nod
The tailBeaconX, which replaces a rear navigation light in general aviation aircraft, includes a transponder, ADS-B OUT, SBAS GPS, and rear LED position light.
uAvionix wins patent for drone remote identification
Company officials say this technology is “critical to (the) safe and secure integration of UAS into National Airspace System.”
uAvionix redefines the transponder
tailBeaconX is a LED rear position light replacement that incorporates a 1090MHz Mode S ES ADS-B OUT transponder, Satellite Based Augmentation System (SBAS) Global Positioning System (GPS) position source, and dipole antenna.
uAvionix tailBeacon approved for rotorcraft
Only 53% of rotorcraft will be equipped with ADS-B Out by the Jan. 1, 2020, deadline.
uAvionix gets FAA nod to test ADS-B-like solution for detect and avoid and remote identification of drones
Initial testing will be conducted in Bigfork, Montana, at uAvionix headquarters.