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FAA Certifies Sagetech Mode-S Transponder With Integrated ADS-B In/Out

First-of-Its-Kind Device Promises Versatility to Military and Civilian UAS Operators

Sagetech Avionics, the Bingen, WA based aerospace technology company, has announced the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued the technical standard order (TSO) for its MXS, Mode S Transponder with integrated ADS-B In and Out. 

The MXS miniature transponder provides Mode A, C, S, and 1090 MHz ADS-B In/Out and is suitable for use worldwide by crewed or un-crewed systems. In addition, each transponder comes with user-friendly, command and control software with a built-in traffic display to enhance situational awareness. Furthermore, the units can be used plug and play with PX4 and Ardupilot based Autopilots [ArduPilot is an open-source autopilot system supporting multi-copters, traditional helicopters, fixed wing aircraft, rovers, submarines and antenna trackers].

Sagetech asserts its MXS improves aircraft visibility and safety, especially when small size and low power consumption are critical. The MXS is the first FAA-certified small transponder to have an integrated ADS-B In receiver and is the world's first, small, certified ADS-B receiver.

Sagetech Avionics CEO Tom Furey states, “The MXS provides un-crewed and crewed aircraft OEMs with exciting options they didn’t have before; and as usual, our engineers have broken new ground with these TSOAs.”

Sagetech’s MXS and the MX12B DoD-certified military IFF transponders share a common hardware platform. Ergo, the MX family represents a logical solution for OEMs positioning their aircraft in both the civil and military markets. UAS providers can install the MX12B for their military customers, or swap it out with an MXS for their civil customers. Neither additional integration, nor software changes, nor aircraft changes are necessary. 

FMI: https://sagetech.com

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