Micro IFF for Secure Airspace Awareness Across Domains
Powering the Common Operating Picture for Crewed, Uncrewed, and Dismounted Defense Platforms
uAvionix leads the way in Mode 5 micro IFF with its AIMS-certified ZPX transponders and receivers, delivering secure identification in a compact form factor for uncrewed and crewed platforms. Building on the foundation of the world’s smallest and most powerful micro IFF devices, our innovative solutions—including passive receivers and broadcast integration—extend situational awareness across the battlespace. Seamless integration with ATAK and other tactical systems supports a common operating picture, empowering joint forces with trusted airspace visibility and enhanced coordination across domains.
Portable Tactical Airspace Awareness
SkyTAK is a compact, ruggedized airspace surveillance solution designed for tactical edge operations. As a portable, passive receiver supporting ADS-B and Mode 5 Level 2/2-B, SkyTAK delivers real-time situational awareness directly to ATAK-enabled devices.
Cross-Domain Awareness
The ZPR integrates advanced Mode 5 Level 2/2-Broadcast IFF and 1090 MHz, 978 MHz UAT ADS-B receiver technologies to deliver comprehensive situational awareness for both military and civil airspace operations.
Micro IFF for Advanced UAV Operations
The AIMS Certified RT-2087/ZPX Micro IFF Mode 5 Transponder and ZPX-1 IFF Combined Mode 5 Transponder Receiver provide a comprehensive solutions for Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) and Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast (ADS-B) requirements.
Cross Domain Awareness
Mode 5 for Dismounted Units and Situational Awareness
Optimized for ground, maritime and dismounted operations, uAvionix cross-domain solutions deliver secure, real-time situational awareness by passively receiving Mode 5 Level 2 Broadcast and ADS-B data. The SkyTak receiver fits standard plate vests and interfaces directly with ATAK via Cursor-on-Target (CoT) protocol, providing warfighters with actionable airspace data on a wearable, IP67-rated platform. When combined with the vehicle mounted ZPR Passive Receiver, Mode 5 Level 2 Broadcast and ADS-B data can be uplinked and rebroadcast, these systems extend the Mode 5 environment to non-emitting assets—enabling full-battlespace awareness across crewed and uncrewed domains on sea, air and land.
skyTAK
SkyTAK is a portable, passive receiver supporting ADS-B and Mode 5 Level 2/2-B that delivers real-time situational awareness directly to ATAK-enabled devices.
ZPR
ADS-B and Mode 5L2, 5L2-B Receiver
50 Grams – Ultra-Light
AIMS – Certification Pending
Mode 5 micro IFF for Tactical UAV's
Designed for the unique needs of Tactical UAVs, the MkXIIB AIMS Certified RT-2087/ZPX IFF Transponder and ZPX-1 Combined Transponder–Receiver take miniaturized IFF to a new level by equipping aircraft as small as 6kg with compliant Mode 1,2,3/A,C,S, and 5 capability at a full 54dBm/250W transmit power in an ultra-lightweight package.
RT-2087/ZPX IFF Transponder
Mode 1,2,3/A,C,S,5L1,5L2 ADS-B Out + ADS-B Receiver
70 Grams – Ultra-Light
250 Watts – Transmit Power
AIMS – Certified
RT-2087/ZPX-1 IFF Combined Transponder Receiver
Mode 1,2,3/A,C,S,5L1,5L2,5L2-B ADS-B In/Out + Mode 5L2 and 5L2-B Receiver
91 Grams – Ultra-Light
250 Watts – Transmit Power
AIMS – Certified
ZPX-A Mode S Transponder
Mode 3/A,C,S ADS-B Out
50 Grams – Ultra-Lights
250 Watts – Transmit Power
AIMS – Certified
Micro IFF Accessories
Emulators and Backplanes for Test and Installation
KIV-77 Emulator
KIV-77 crypto emulator for unclassified bench and flight testing
KIV-79 Emulator
KIV-79 crypto emulator for unclassified bench and flight testing
KIV-77 Backplane
Supports installation options for KIV-77 and aircraft interfaces
KIV-79 Backplane
Supports installation options for KIV-79 and aircraft interfaces
More Info
For additional information regarding test and installation equipment for the ZPX line of micro IFF
uAvionix Defense Updates
Overcoming the Mode 5 SWaP Challenge in the RQ-21A STUAS
uAvionix RT-2087/ZPX Miniaturized Transponder Selected for Tactical Resupply Unmanned Aircraft Systems
uAvionix Receives 2nd DoD AIMS Certification with RT-2087/ZPX-A
uAvionix Achieves AIMS Certification of World’s First Mode 5 Micro-IFF Combined Transponder Receiver (CTR)
uAvionix Enters the Defense UAV Market with Full Lineup of IFF Solutions
uAvionix Flight Team Supports Bold Quest 21
uAvionix Introduces Military microIFF Transponder to be Integrated on Boeing Insitu RQ-21 Blackjack for U.S. Navy
uAvionix Receives DoD AIMS Certification for Mode 5 Micro IFF Transponder for UAS
