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ADS-B and remote ID avionics for manned and unmanned aircraft.

uAvionix designs miniaturized avionics and ADS-B solutions for manned and unmanned aircraft, with a focus on safety and airspace integration. The company's MarketScale channel provides technical and regulatory content for UAS operators, manned aircraft maintainers, and aviation safety professionals. Topics include ADS-B compliance, remote ID, and detect-and-avoid technologies.

8 episodes
Channel Brief·uAvionix · 8 episodes
Updated Apr 3, 2024

Avionics makers bridge legacy and modern systems seamlessly.

uAvionix shows how general aviation and unmanned aircraft operators can upgrade aging avionics without wholesale replacement, using software, regional certifications, and detect-and-avoid systems.

uAvionix's core argument is that legacy aviation systems can integrate with modern digital tools without forcing complete overhaul, enabling safe, cost-effective modernization across general aviation and unmanned operations. The channel proves this through product installations in real aircraft (Robin models in Europe), software update tutorials, and FAA waivers earned by integrated systems like Skyline, which combine command-and-control and detect-and-avoid capabilities.

Drawn from AEA 2024: Elevating European Skies with Advanc… and 3 more →

“Legacy and modern avionics systems in general aviation can be harmonized for an enhanced flying experience.”

AEA 2024: Software Updates for the Connected Cockpit

By the numbers

30%

increase in general aviation traffic relying on legacy systems

2

FAA Part 107 BVLOS waivers earned by Skyline system

5

colored wires in tailBeaconX requiring careful inspection

What the channel argues

Data30% rise in general aviation traffic depends on legacy systems needing digital upgrade.→
InsightuAvionix tailors avionics for European and UK markets with dual ADS-B standard support.→
DataSkyline integrated C2 and detect-and-avoid system earned two FAA Part 107 BVLOS waivers.→
InsighttailBeaconX and AV-30 can be installed and updated on the bench without full aircraft integration.→
InsightSkylift integrated Multilink 5060 and SkyStation 5060 LTE into weatherproof UAV for harsh-environment operations.→

What you'll learn

•General aviation traffic is growing faster than avionics infrastructure can keep pace, creating pressure to upgrade legacy systems without replacement.
•Software-based updates and modular integration allow pilots and operators to add modern capabilities to older aircraft and unmanned platforms.
•European airspace has distinct certification paths for ADS-B, requiring manufacturers to support multiple standards for regional adoption.
•Integrated detect-and-avoid and command-control systems are now mature enough to earn FAA beyond-visual-line-of-sight waivers for unmanned operations.
•Step-by-step installation and configuration guides lower the barrier to adoption by enabling technicians to perform updates on the bench before flight testing.

What to do about it

→Assess whether your legacy avionics fleet qualifies for software-based upgrades rather than replacement, using regional certification standards as a cost-control lever.
→Prioritize detect-and-avoid and C2 link integration if you operate unmanned aircraft in contested airspace or harsh environments, as FAA waivers now reward redundancy.
→Test bench-update procedures and training for your technicians now, before you need to scale installations across a growing fleet responding to traffic demand.

Who and what shows up

Brit Wanick

VP of Marketing, uAvionix

Led discussion on uAvionix's European market entry and bespoke product strategy at AEA 2024.

Mark Shepard

Head of International Sales, uAvionix

Presented uAvionix's international sales strategy and regional customer focus at AEA 2024.

Rebekah Gambrell

Technical Support Manager, uAvionix

Provided detailed, step-by-step installation and update tutorials for tailBeaconX and AV-30 systems.

Skylift

UAV manufacturer

Demonstrated successful integration of Multilink 5060 and SkyStation 5060 LTE into a weatherproof drone for surveillance and inspection.

Questions this channel answers

Q

How can I upgrade my general aviation avionics without replacing the entire system?

uAvionix offers software updates and modular components like the AV-30 that integrate with existing platforms, allowing bench updates and staged installation without full aircraft overhaul.

AEA 2024: Software Updates for the Connected Cockpit →
Q

What avionics standards does Europe require for general aviation?

uAvionix supports both experimental and certified European ADS-B standards, tailoring products for the UK and European markets separately to meet regional regulatory paths.

AEA 2024: Elevating European Skies with Advanced ADS-B →
Q

How do detect-and-avoid systems help unmanned aircraft operations?

Skyline integrates C2 link management and detect-and-avoid sources, providing link redundancy and reliability that has earned two FAA Part 107 BVLOS waivers.

AUVSI 2023: How SkyLine Enhances BVLOS Operations →
Q

Can unmanned systems operate in harsh weather or GPS-denied environments?

Products like Multilink 5060 and SkyStation 5060 LTE enable seamless connectivity and real-time telemetry in adverse conditions, as demonstrated by Skylift's weatherproof UAV.

Skylift Achieves Success with the SkyStation5060LTE and … →
Topics:ADS-B and ADS-V avionicsUnmanned aircraft systems (BVLOS, detect-and-avoid)Legacy system integration and software updatesEuropean aviation markets and certificationsCommand-and-control and telemetry systems
Themes:Seamless legacy-to-modern transition without wholesale replacementRegional certification and market-specific product designIntegrated safety systems enabling regulatory breakthroughs

Industry context

The avionics industry is prioritizing upgrade and modernization solutions, with the retrofit and modernization segment growing at 11.30% CAGR as operators seek to improve safety and regulatory compliance without purchasing new aircraft.

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