Palo Alto, CA – July 20, 2017, uAvionix Corporation revealed SkyBeacon, the world’s first near zero-install ADS-B Out solution meeting the US 2020 ADS-B Mandate. SkyBeacon’s innovative design combines the latest LED navigation light technology with an ultra-compact Universal Access Transceiver ADS-B Out solution. With this solution, installation of ADS-B is as simple as changing a lightbulb. SkyBeacon will be available Q1 2018 for experimental and light sport aircraft.

“After a review of multiple aircraft we realized the position lights offered an ideal installation location,” said CTO Jeff Walker. “The SkyBeacon design positions the WAAS GPS near the top of the wing, offering an unobstructed view of the sky, while the UAT antenna remains clear of the airframe and vertically polarized. The mounting location along with readily available power help provide an install that is simple, and near zero effort. SkyBeacon addresses the challenges of equipage and offers the type of solution pilots have been demanding. It is affordable, easy to configure, and mounts in minutes. In addition, SkyBeacon will dramatically reduce avionics shop backlog.”