uAvionix skyBeacon ADS-B Out Transmitter - TSO

The skyBeacon is a class B1S ADS-B UAT transmitter and WAAS GPS, 978UAT transmitter, antenna, and an upgraded LED position and strobe light onto your wingtip. Compatible with many popular aircraft, skyBeacon works with your existing mode C transponder and uses the existing OEM wiring to achieve its famous 10-minute install - making skyBeacon the lowest-cost easiest install ADS-B solution on the market - no airframe modifications required!

The skyBeacon is ADS-B compliant and is integrated into a wing tip position light. With ease of installation and configuration and reduced down times, the skyBeacon provides an innovative and cost effective ADS-out solution without requiring panel modifications or a new transponder.

This uAvionix skyBeacon ADS-B strobe light is TSO'd and is for Certified Aircraft!

The skyBeacon features a UAT (978MHz) transmitter and specially designed blade antenna that minimizes installation errors and antenna placement issues. A built-in WAAS GPS provides rule compliant position data for ADS-B transmission with no additional wiring or external GPS antenna mounting. The skyBeacon’s power transcoder decodes replies from legacy Mode C transponders so that a new transponder is not required.

Additionally, the integrated altitude encoder does not require connection to the aircraft static pressure system. Instead, skyBeacon benefits from being mounted in an ideal altitude sensing location, and contains Continuous Calibration™ technology. This patent pending technology automatically and continuously calibrates the integrated altitude encoder for correspondence with the aircraft transponder’s altitude encoder, allowing compliant operations in remote and challenging environments. An extremely efficient LED position and anti-collision lighting complete the skyBeacon package.

• UAT (978MHz) transmitter and specially designed blade antenna
• Built-in WAAS GPS provides rule compliant position data for ADS-B transmission
• Extremely efficient LED position and anti-collision lighting
• No airframe modifications or additional antennas are required
• Largest Approved model list of any UAT ADS-B Out solutions
• Works with any Mode C transponder
• Transponder data is provided via the aircraft wiring system using the power transcoder
• Installation only requires 3 screws and 3 wires

The skyBeacon integrated solution consists of a total of five (5) TSOs:

• ADS-B (TSO-C154c, Class B1S)
• GPS (TSO-C145d, Class Beta 1)
• Barometric altitude sensor (TSO-C88b)
• Position Light (TSO-C30c, Type I)
• Anti-collision light (TSO-C96a, Class II)

Other Specifications:

• Weight: 90 grams
• Dimensions: 124 x 116 x 48 mm
• Input Voltage: 11 - 31 VDC
• Operating Power: 3 Watts
• Operating Temp: -45°C to 80°C
• Power Transcoder: Decodes Mode A, C via DC input
• 978 MHz UAT Transmitter: Power Classification: DO-282B Medium Power
• WAAS GPS:
  • Tracking: -166 dBm
  • Reacquisition: -160 dBm
  • Cold Start: -148 dBm
• LED Position Light:
  • Color: Aviation Red
  • Intensity: 40 Candelas
• Product Codes:
  • Mfr Part No.: UAX-90032-01
  • TSO: C154c B1S, C145d Beta 1 INCOMP, C88b, C30c Type 1, C96a Class 2

• Installation is as simple as replacing the aircraft position light
• No airframe modifications or additional antennas are required
• Works with any Mode C transponder
• Transponder data is provided via the existing aircraft wiring system using the Power Transcoder
• skyBeacon uses the existing mounting location, breaker, and wiring
• Installation requires 3 screws and 3 wires
• Goof-Proof Configuration:
• The skyBeacon mobile application will automatically configure the ICAO address, emitter type, aircraft length, width and GPS offsets by accessing the aircraft registration information stored online.