Miniature ADS-B Technology for sUAS & UTM/U-Space Implementation

Aerobits is a specialised developer of miniature avionics technologies for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and drones. Our hardware and software solutions facilitate the integration of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) into civilian airspace, following the guidelines laid down by aviation authorities throughout the world.

Our technology is currently the world’s smallest and fastest implementation of the ADS-B (Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast) air traffic monitoring system, providing powerful parallel computational capacity in an ultra-miniature package.

Plug & Play ADS-B Drone Technology

Plug&Play ADS-B Receiver

TID-AERO – Ultra-Low Weight ADS-B Receiver

The TID-AERO is the world’s smallest and lightest Plug&Play ADS-B receiver and has been developed for civil and commercial UAS/UAVs.

The Aero module operates on 1090MHz, tracking nearby manned air traffic (equipped with ADS-B technology) in real-time. Simply plug&play with MAVLink devices for easy integration.

The module weighs just 2.8g (with antenna) and has a low power consumption, making it ideal for SWaP constrained UAVs. The unit costs just €159.

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Miniature ADS-B Transceiver with Integrated GNSS

TR-1W – Low-Power ADS-B Drone Transceiver

The TR-1W is a lightweight miniature all-in-one ADS-B transceiver designed specifically for civil and commercial Unmanned Aircraft Systems. Operating on the 1090MHz band, it both receives and transmits ADS-B data with an output power of 1W.

With a rugged aluminium housing and robust ESD protection, the module incorporates a multi-GNSS receiver and a barometric altitude sensor. Featuring patented FPGA-In-The-Loop technology that can receive thousands of frames per second, the TR-1W provides real-time aircraft tracking and position broadcasting.

The TR-1W is ideal for unmanned aircraft airspace integration applications, including implementation of Detect-and-Avoid systems and on-board air traffic monitoring for UAVs and drones.

Specifications:

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OEM ADS-B Devices for Integrators

Micro-ADS-B Receiver with ADS-B OUT

TT-MC1 – High-Performance ADS-B Solution for Ground Stations

The TT-MC1 is a high-performance OEM ADS-B receiver designed for use in UAV ground stations. With improved frame processing rate and the addition of Mode-A/C/S, precision timestamping, extra I/O interfaces and the ability to generate digital ADS-B OUT signals, the TT-MC1 is the most technologically advanced micro-ADS-B solution on the market.

FPGA-In-The-Loop technology, combined with a high-resolution ADC providing adaptive real-time signal processing, results in a powerful aircraft tracking solution capable of receiving thousands of frames per second. RF power measurement for each frame allows distance estimation for Mode-A/C/S operation, and precision timestamping provides multilateration capability.

Weighing just 2 grams and with a surface area of 4 cm², the TT-MC1 is an ideal solution for a range of unmanned aircraft applications, including SAA/DAA (Sense and Avoid / Detect and Avoid), surveillance, traffic analysis, and unmanned traffic management (UTM) systems.

Specifications:

Read more: Micro-ADS-B Receiver with ADS-B

Miniature ADS-B Receiver

TT-SC1 – Low-Cost UAV ADS-B Receiver

The TT-SC1 is a low-cost OEM receiver designed for UAV detect-and-avoid (DAA) applications. With ADS-B capabilities, it has the ability to track up to 100 aircraft.

A high sensitivity front-end provides jamming and ESD protection with ranges of over 120 miles.

The TT-SC1 weighs 1.5g and has a surface area of 2 cm², making it ideal for SWaP-conscious unmanned aircraft.

Specifications:

Read more: ADS-B Receiver with Mode-A/C/S

UAV/Drone Tracking Transponders

UAS Tracking Transponder with LTE Modem and FLARM

Hook-On-Device – Drone Tracking for UTM

The Hook-On-Device is a compact and lightweight UAS transponder with integrated LTE modem and SIM card that transmits its current GNSS position via FLARM to the leading Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) system developed by DFS. The highly integrated multi-band transceiver provides a comprehensive, future-proof UTM and U-Space solution for tracking, Remote ID and collision avoidance.

The module can also receive FLARM and ADS-B broadcasts from surrounding air traffic, and can add this data to the location data transmitted to the UTM system. A web-based UTM interface allows drone pilots and air traffic controllers to easily view the positions of both the drone and other aircraft in the vicinity.