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Whitepaper: UAS Transponder Requirements And Guidelines

By Mike Ball / 13 Nov 2020

Sagetech Avionics UAV transponders Sagetech has released a whitepaper that explains whether UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) developers will require a transponder for their particular requirements, and details the requirements and guidelines should this be the case. The guide pulls together the current knowledge from the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration, and other resources to provide a comprehensive reference for developers of new unmanned aerial systems.

Click here to download the guide from Sagetech’s website

The guide covers the following parameters for consideration:

The size of the UAV
The particular type of unmanned aircraft
The distance the UAV will operate over – LOS (line of sight) or BVLOS (beyond visual line of sight)
The flight altitude
The airspace rules that apply to UAV operations
Whether the vehicle is disposable, or carries sensitive information

The guide also outlines other useful information such as transponder functionality, technologies and modes, and potential future requirements for remote ID and urban air mobility. To find out more about transponder requirements and guidelines for UAS development, download the guide from Sagetech’s website.

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