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February 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!