Do I need to have the skyBeacon app turned on and connected each time I fly?
No, you only need the skyBeacon app for configuration and tuning. The app is no longer required after configuration is complete.
How is the installation tested to ensure it meets the FAA Requirements?
Once the tailBeacon has been installed it is required that the equipment be tested to show it meets the FAA requirements for ADS-B OUT. An Operational Flight Evaluation (often referred to as a performance flight) must be performed and verified by the FAA. Additionally, the installer may verify performance on the ground using an ADS-B [...]
Will tailBeacon meet the U.S. ADS-B 2020 mandate?
Yes, tailBeacon will meet the 2020 ADS-B requirements when paired with an existing operational Mode C transponder. tailBeacon meets or exceeds all required performance and environmental standards for use in the national airspace. The certified tailBeacon will ship with 4 separate TSO certifications. UAT Transmitter: TSO-C154c Class B1S WAAS GPS: TSO-C145d Class Beta I Altitude [...]
Will tailBeacon work outside the U.S.?
A skyBeacon/tailBeacon can legally be used to enter and exit United States airspace. Pilots must also be familiar with and comply with the destination country's ADS-B rules if applicable. At this time Canada, Mexico, and the Bahamas do not have any ADS-B requirements for light aircraft.
Do the aircraft position/nav lights need to remain on during all operations?
Yes, the position lights need to remain switched on during all operations. Removing power from the position lights also removes power from skyBeacon and/or tailBeacon. According to 91.225(f) “Each person operating an aircraft equipped with ADS-B Out must operate this equipment in the transmit mode at all times.”
How is my device protected from theft?
The certified skyBeacon and tailBeacon feature a unique password secured configuration interface via Wi-Fi. A user must enter the password to change the device configuration including the aircraft ICAO and callsign. The password is unique to the device, and once configured, cannot be reconfigured for another aircraft without that password. The password is essentially an [...]
My tailBeacon questions have not been answered, where do I go for support?
We suggest you read the manual located here. If you still have questions please send an e-mail to support@uavionix.com and we’d be glad to help.