uAvionix Launches skyAlert: Wearable Aircraft Alerting Device for UAS Operators and Visual Observers
Geared toward professional UAS operators in the field, skyAlert addresses the critical need to remain heads-up and alert during flight operations
uAvionix Introduces echoESX EXP: Next-Generation ADS-B Transponder at Sun ‘n Fun 2025
uAvionix Corporation, a leader in avionics innovation, today introduced echoESX EXP, a next-generation remotely mounted, Mode S ADS-B transponder designed specifically for General Aviation (GA) aircraft.
UK CAA Clears 978 MHz UAT ADS-B for Drones – A Historic Leap Forward
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and UK Spectrum Authority Ofcom jointly announce authorization of the 978 MHz UAT frequency for airborne ADS-B transmission specifically tailored for Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS). Why is this historic?
Casia G Now Detects Aircraft at Night, Enabling 24/7 BVLOS Operations
uAvionix accelerates delivery of its FlightLine surface situational awareness system at 6 additional major U.S. airports across Florida.
A Rant About ADS-B’s Role in Preventing Mid-Air Collisions
The DC mid-air collision - what went wrong, what it says about aviation in the US and what we should do now to prevent another tragedy from happening.
Industry View: Failure of Remote ID in NJ Might Have Cost Us Years
Christian Ramsey covers the recent incidents with 'DRONES' in New Jersey, the response and what is says about the future integration of UAS into the National Airspace.
Protected Command and Control Communications for UAS – FCC Part 88
Christian Ramsey, uAvionix Chief Commercial Officer “Radio frequency spectrum is among our Nation’s most important national resources.” With those opening words published on Nov 13, 2023 in the Modernizing United States Spectrum Policy and Establishing a National Spectrum Strategy, the President of the United States set in motion the most recent, and most influential act to-date [...]
Enhancing Drone as First Responder Programs with uAvionix’s Casia G Nighttime Capability
In recent years, the use of drones in emergency response has revolutionized the way first responders handle critical situations. Among the cutting-edge technologies enabling this transformation is uAvionix’s Casia G. As a key component of Drone as a First Responder (DFR) programs, Casia G detects aircraft flying around drone operations, allowing potential collisions to be [...]
uAvionix Achieves FAA TSO Certification for ping200XR Combined Transponder and GPS Receiver, Expanding Airspace Access for UAS
Bigfork, MT 12 August 2024 - uAvionix, a leader in avionics technology for Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), today announced that the ping200XR Mode S ADS-B transponder with integral aviation GPS, has received Technical Standard Order (TSO) certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This milestone is the latest major TSO certification for uAvionix and offers [...]
Pushing the envelope – testing the future of multiple link SATCOM solutions with StarLink
In February 2023, uAvionix began testing the first versions of Starlink's antennas and connectivity, exploring the possibilities for advanced LEO-satellite-based command and control (C2) communications for small UAS. The Starlink results were encouraging, and we have continued our efforts throughout this past year. As a leading provider of Command, Navigation, and Surveillance technologies for small [...]
uAvionix Awarded FAA Contract to Advance BVLOS Operations
Bigfork, MT 19 December 2023 - uAvionix, a leading provider of avionics solutions and infrastructure services for uncrewed and crewed aircraft, has been awarded a contract by Oklahoma Aerospace Institute for Research and Education (OAIRE) to develop the Skyway UAS range near Tulsa, Oklahoma. Through its system integration efforts, uAvionix will deploy centrally managed, networked [...]
Comparison of Camera and Radar Based Sensors for Detect and Avoid
In January of 2024, Canada’s National Research Center (NRC) published this report titled “Transport Canada Airborne Detect and Avoid Flight Trials 2022/2023.” The report documents a flight test regime and results comparing the uAvionix Casia X system to two different onboard radar solutions for DAA. The Casia X system by uAvionix stands out as a [...]
uAvionix FlightLine Surveillance Services Demonstrated Within Volant Autonomy’s Integrated Traffic Management
Bigfork, MT and Bath, UK, July 22nd, 2024 – uAvionix, a leader in aviation surveillance solutions, announces the integration of its FlightLine surveillance services with Volant Autonomy’s advanced ITM (Integrated Traffic Management) system for ALIAS (Agile and Integrated Airspace System), a leading-edge UK Government $5M Future Flight Phase III project. The collaboration, showcased in the Channel [...]
Unmanned Vehicle Technologies and uAvionix Announce FAA BVLOS Waiver for Michigan Test Site
Casia G advanced DAA system drives accelerating trend of approved, safe, effective BVLOS operations Fayetteville, AR, and Bigfork, MT, July 10, 2024 — Unmanned Vehicle Technologies, LLC (UVT) and uAvionix are pleased to jointly announce that UVT has received a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) waiver to operate small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) Beyond Visual Line [...]
FAA Approves Drone as First Responder Program BVLOS Operations for Oswego City Police Department
FAA Approves Drone as First Responder Program BVLOS Operations for Oswego City Police Department with uAvionix Casia G Detect & Avoid System
uAvionix Awarded FAA Contract to Scale C-Band Frequency Management for Regional UAS C2
Bigfork, MT, 16 April 2024 - uAvionix, a leading provider of avionics solutions for uncrewed and crewed aircraft, announced today that it has been awarded a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) contract to scale C-Band frequency management for Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) Command and Control (C2) communications to a regional level with [...]
uAvionix Awarded FAA Contract to Advance BVLOS Operations
Bigfork, MT 26 March 2024 - uAvionix, a leader in avionics solutions for uncrewed and crewed aircraft, announce today that it has been awarded a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) contract to advance the commercial use of Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) in the National Airspace System (NAS). The contract aims to develop [...]
uAvionix Awarded Contract as Primary Systems Integrator for Skyway UAS Range in Tulsa
Bigfork, MT 19 December 2023 - uAvionix, a leading provider of avionics solutions and infrastructure services for uncrewed and crewed aircraft, has been awarded a contract by Oklahoma Aerospace Institute for Research and Education (OAIRE) to develop the Skyway UAS range near Tulsa, Oklahoma. Through its system integration efforts, uAvionix will deploy centrally managed, networked [...]
A New Era for Aviation Safety and Efficiency: uAvionix Acquires Iris Automation
Jon Damush appointed uAvionix CEO Bigfork, MT 24 October 2023 – uAvionix, a leader in communications, navigation, and surveillance (CNS) solutions for the safe integration of Crewed and Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), has announced its acquisition of Iris Automation™, provider of optical Detect and Avoid (DAA) technology. This strategic move combines uAvionix's extensive CNS and [...]
Kongsberg Geospatial Integrates uAvionix FlightLine truSky™ ADS-B Data for IRIS Terminal Customers
Bigfork, MT and Ottawa, ON 14 September 2023 – Kongsberg Geospatial and uAvionix, each leading providers of software services for UAS Command and Control (C2) and Uncrewed Air Traffic Management (UTM) systems respectively, announced today, the planned availability of uAvionix’s validated FlightLine ADS-B data from cooperative aircraft as an optional sensor feed for Kongsberg Geospatial [...]