uAvionix tailBeacon ADS-B Out Transmitter - TSO

Featuring a built-in WAAS GPS combined with a 978UAT transmitter – tailBeacon is the most innovative and affordable ADS-B solution on the market. Bypass the hassle of wiring a new transponder or mounting additional antennas. tailBeacon houses all the necessary antennas and will work with your existing mode C transponder.

This rear nav aircraft position light is integrated with ADS-B Out, WAAS GPS, and LED Navigation lighting. The easy installation is as simple as replacing the aft aircraft position light. There are no airframe modifications or additional antennas required. The installation only requires 2 screws and reuses the existing power and ground to your current position light as well as the existing breaker.

The uAvionix tailBeacon ADS-B Out Transmitter will work with any Mode C transponder which meets the ADS-B requirements.

This tailBeacon is TSO'd and is for Certified Aircraft!

• Easy installation
• 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
• The tailBeacon uses the existing mounting location, breaker, and wiring
• Installation is as simple as replacing the aft aircraft position light
• Integrates LED nav light
• WAAS GPS
• ADS-B compliant
• Lowest total cost of ownership of any ADS-B Out solution

• Weight: 70 grams
• Dimensions: 92 x 43 x 73 mm
• Input Voltage: 11 - 31 VDC
• Operating Power: 3 Watts
• 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 White
  • Intensity: 40 Candelas
• Wifi Configuration:
  • Physical: 802311 b/g/n
  • App compatibility: iOS, Adroid

Due to the unique design and technology of the uAvionix tailBeacon ADS-B Out Transmitter, there is no need to run any new wiring to the transponder. The tailBeacon is eligible for install on any suitable experimental aircraft that routinely flies below FL180. Light Sport aircraft are also eligible for installation but require a Letter of Authorization from the manufacturer. Certified aircraft require this TSO certified version of tailBeacon.

Goof-Proof Configuration, mechanically installing an ADS-B solution is only half the battle. The skyBeacon mobile application can also be used to configure tailBeacon. The intuitive, easy to use app guides you through setting the necessary values including the ICAO address, emitter type, aircraft length, width and GPS offsets. Since tailBeacon is self-contained there are no serial ports settings or protocols to configure.