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PingStation makes its debut from manufacturer uAvionix

uAvionix Corporation, the leading Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) avionics solution provider, recently announced the introduction of PingStation. PingStation is an all-weather, networkable ADS-B receiver for low and high altitude aircraft surveillance. Additionally, it is robust enough to permanently mount outdoors in harsh environmental conditions. It is also small enough for use as a mobile asset for roaming operations.

PingStation debut application

In its debut application, PingStation is a component in Phase 1 of Project UAS Secure Autonomous Flight Environment (U-SAFE). This program is part of a low-altitude Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS), Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) corridor. This corridor extends from Griffiss International Airport to Syracuse, NY. A grant from Empire State Development Corporation provides funding for Project U-SAFE. Additionally, PingStation provides ADS-B receiver capability for the Gryphon Sensors Mobile UTM System – Mobile SkyLight.  

Features of PingStation

PingStation is a dual band (978MHz and 1090MHz), networkable ADS-B receiver with a Power-Over-Ethernet (PoE) interface enclosed in an IP67 rated protective enclosure. Integrated is the TSO certified uAvionix FYX GPS receiver for high-resolution time-stamping for critical applications. It provides ground, surface, or low-altitude ADS-B surveillance within line of sight of the antenna, with ranges exceeding 250NM depending on the transmission power. PingStation has multiple uses within the aviation industry:
  • Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) systems
  • A component of UAS Ground Control Stations (GCS)
  • A component of UAS Detect and Avoid (DAA) systems
  • Airport surface and region situational awareness
  • FBO/flight school fleet tracking and management
Multiple subscription free software/data interface types allow easy integration directly into end applications such as UAS ground control stations, airport surface displays, or cloud-based situational awareness applications. Natively, PingStation provides integration into Virtual Radar Server, an open-source situational awareness mapping display system, the Kongsberg Geospatial IRIS UAS Airspace Situational Awareness Display, and INDMEX Aviation’s Airboss airport situational display suite.
PingStation Range Plot in Virtual Radar Server showing 50NM Range Rings.
“uAvionix is excited to add PingStation to our product line of ADS-B transceivers and receivers,” said Paul Beard, CEO of uAvionix. “Our customers informed us for the need of robust and low-cost surveillance solutions to complement the airborne equipment used in their operations.”   Shop uAvionix entire line of ADS-B products, including the PingStation, at Unmanned Systems Source.  

About uAvionix Corporation

uAvionix develops the world’s smallest, lightest and most affordable ADS-B transceivers, transponders, and GPS receivers. Based in Palo Alto, uAvionix has gathered a cross-disciplinary team of experts in embedded RF engineering, sUAS operations, avionics, hardware, software, and cloud services.

PingBuddy 2 now available for pre-order at Unmanned Systems Source

PingBuddy 2 now available for pre-order at Unmanned Systems SourceFebruary 8, 2017 – Unmanned Systems Source is pleased to announce that the PingBuddy 2 from uAionix is now available for pre-order. Units are expected to ship at the end of March 2017. Thanks to its small form-factor and inexpensive price, the original PingBuddy ADS-B receiver was a popular choice with prosumers and hobbyists, alike. uAvionix continues its path of innovation by offering a number of improvements to this popular item.  

PingBuddy 2 improvements

uAvionix describes the pingBuddy 2 as the world’s smallest and lightest Wi-Fi ADS-B receiver. It utilizes the GPS in Android and iOS devices. For phones not equipped with GPS, an external Bluetooth or GPS dongle is needed. Improvements include:
  • Integrated gimbal suction cup mounting system
  • Improved sensitivity
  • Dual antennas optimized for each ADS-B frequency
  • Redesigned USB flash drive sized package
  • Same low price
It also provides real-time air traffic reporting and weather updates to the Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) of choice. Easy to use, simply power pingBuddy 2, join the wireless network, launch EFB software, and enjoy subscription-free traffic and weather.  

Additional features include

The pingBuddy 2 is a dual band (978MHz/1090MHz) ADS-B receiver with integrated Wi-Fi. It receives subscription-free in-flight weather (FIS-B) directly from FAA ground stations. FIS-B includes:
  • NEXRAD radar
  • METARs
  • TAFs
  • AIRMETs
  • SIGMETs
  • Winds and temps aloft
  • PIREPs
  • NOTAMs
  • TRFs
There is no assembly, software downloads or configuration required for the PingBuddy 2; users simply add power.  

Pre-order today

As an authorized re-seller of uAvionix products, Unmanned Systems Source is now accepting pre-orders for the PingBuddy 2. Visit us today to place your pre-order. Unmanned Systems Source will provide all pre-order customers with periodic updates of the expected ship date.  

About uAvionix

uAvionix develops the world’s smallest, lightest and most affordable ADS-B transceivers and transponders, Ping. UAvionix’s Ping network system combines hardware, software, and real-time airspace mapping to enable companies to safely and reliably operate drones in the National Airspace System (NAS). Shop uAvionix complete line of ATC devices at Unmanned Systems Source, today!