Radiant Technology Introduces New Directional Instrument

SafeGyro is aimed at the experimental and light-aircraft market.

Meg Godlewski

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET

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Zach Vasile

SafeGyro [Credit: Radiant Technology]

Key Takeaways:

Radiant Technology has developed SafeGyro, a portable solid-state directional instrument designed for experimental and light aircraft.
SafeGyro combines essential functions like heading indication, turn coordination, and slip/skid awareness with a unique motion-history display and modern visual interface.
The device is compact (fitting a 2 1/4-inch panel), battery-operated with USB recharging, and available in inertial or magnetometer-augmented configurations for enhanced performance.
It aims to provide pilots with a compact, intuitive, and modern alternative to legacy portable gyro-style solutions, with introductory pricing available before shipping in August.

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Radiant Technology out of Wichita, Kansas, has developed SafeGyro, a portable solid-state directional instrument for experimental and light aircraft.

According to James Wiebe of Radiant Technology, SafeGyro combines heading indication, heading bug, turn coordination, slip/skid awareness, and a distinctive motion-history display into a format that is both highly useful and strikingly original.