uAvionix recently earned approval from the U.K.’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) under the new Electronic Conspicuity (EC) program for two new portable, low-power ADS-B transceivers providing both ADS-B In and Out capabilities. EC is an umbrella term for a range of technologies that, in their most basic form, transmit the position of the host aircraft to other airspace users operating compatible equipment.
uAvionix Earns Approval for Portable, Low-Power ADS-B Transceiver
Key Takeaways:
- uAvionix received UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) approval for two new portable, low-power ADS-B transceivers (Ping1090 for drones and SkyEcho for general aviation) under the UK's Electronic Conspicuity (EC) program.
- The EC program encourages voluntary ADS-B equipage with low-cost, portable devices, a concept developed in the UK due to the absence of a TIS-B equivalent system found in the US.
- Despite their capabilities, these EC devices do not currently meet the US ADS-B mandate for certified aircraft due to differing certification requirements, though uAvionix is working towards broader global certifications.
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