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 portable, low-power ADS-B transceivers – Ping1090 for drones and SkyEcho for general aviation – under the new Electronic Conspicuity (EC) program.
- The EC program facilitates voluntary ADS-B equipage, particularly where TIS-B systems are absent, by enabling aircraft to transmit their positions to compatible users.
- While innovative, these portable EC devices do not currently meet the mandatory ADS-B requirements in the U.S. due to certification differences, though uAvionix is working on broader worldwide mandate compliance.
- This approval is significant as it's the first under CAP 1391, an international collaborative program aimed at defining standards for low-power and portable ADS-B transceivers.
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