On February 18, uAvionix introduced a new ADS-B transponder–the tailBeaconX–to its general aviation and urban air mobility product lineup. The tailBeaconX is a LED rear position-light replacement incorporating a 1090MHz Mode S (ES) ADS-B Out transponder, satellite based augmentation system (SBAS), global positioning system (GPS) position source, and dipole antenna. Like the earlier the skyBeacon and tailBeacon, the tailBeaconX’s installation takes advantage of existing aircraft lighting locations for mounting and access to aircraft power. The new tailBeaconX is also intended to address global air traffic surveillance system requirements for both current and future ADS-B mandates.
New uAvionix tailBeaconX Meets Requirements for International Travel
Key Takeaways:
- uAvionix introduced the tailBeaconX, an ADS-B transponder integrated into an LED rear position light for easy installation in general aviation aircraft.
- The tailBeaconX is the first transponder specifically evaluated by Aireon and Nav Canada, showing promise for meeting global ADS-B mandates and providing ATC-quality surveillance data.
- Significantly, it is also the first commercially available avionics solution developed for Urban Air Mobility (UAM), offering a lightweight, low-power design crucial for eVTOL aircraft.
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