ADS-B Avionics for Drones & UAV

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Overview ADS-B Avionics for Drones & UAV
By Staff Writer Last updated: June 10th, 2025

What is ADS-B?

Plug&Play ADS-B Receiver for UAS

Aerobits ADS-B Receiver for UAS

ADS-B (automatic dependent surveillance—broadcast) is a tracking technology for manned and unmanned aircraft that has been introduced as a potential replacement for secondary surveillance radar in air traffic control, as well as a method for integration of drones into manned airspace and a component of UTM (unmanned traffic management) systems.

ADS-B consists of two separate components, ADS-B In and ADS-B Out. A UAV equipped with ADS-B Out capabilities first needs to obtain its precise position using a GPS or other GNSS receiver. This position can then be periodically broadcast via ADS-B Out, along with other information such as identification, velocity and altitude. ADS-B In is the reception of this broadcasted information by other aircraft using an ADS-B In receiver.

ADS-B data links operate on frequencies of either 1090 MHz or 978 MHz. The 978 MHz data link is currently only used in the U.S., as part of a technology known as Universal Access Transceiver (UAT). UAT is used by aircraft operating below an altitude of 18,000 feet.

ADS-B Transponders, Receivers, Transceivers & Transmitters for Drones/UAVs

ADS-B transmitters can broadcast a drone’s position and other information, thus fulfilling ADS-B Out, requirements, whereas ADS-B receivers can receive this information from other aircraft as part of ADS-B In. Many small drones that have been fitted with ADS-B functionality are equipped with ADS-B In only, allowing them to receive information in real time about nearby drones and other aircraft and act on this information as part of a sense-and-avoid strategy.

ADS-B transceivers both transmit and receive at the same time, thus providing a drone with both ADS-B In and ADS-B Out functionality. ADS-B drone transponders also transmit and receive, but the output signal is automatically emitted only in response to an incoming interrogation signal, making it in essence an automated transceiver.

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ADS-B Ground Stations

Aerobits AERO-RPi-HAT ADS-B receiver

Aerobits ADS-B ground station receiver

Although ADS-B In-equipped UAVs can directly “see” aircraft broadcasting ADS-B Out signals, and so ADS-B does not require ground-based infrastructure, the range of such interactions is limited. Coverage can be extended by the use of ground stations.

ADS-B ground stations are fixed sites equipped with ADS-B receivers for monitoring the ADS-B Out transmissions of drones and other aircraft. While ADS-B ground stations can be used to passively observe or record this information, they are usually used to relay to other ground stations or air traffic control centres.

A network of ADS-B ground stations can thus be used as a national airspace solution, providing extensive coverage and real-time information on the position, speed and heading of UAVs and other aircraft for greater situational awareness.

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truFYX – High-integrity drone GPS receiver

TSO certified GPS receiver providing aviation-grade position source data for UAS operations

TSO certified GPS receiver providing aviation-grade position source data for UAS operations
...ource data for drone autopilot and ADS-B systems....
pingStation 3 – Ground-Based Networkable Dual-band ADS-B Receiver

Dual-band ADS-B receiver for both permanently-mounted and roaming applications

Dual-band ADS-B receiver for both permanently-mounted and roaming applications
...therproof dual-band (978MHz and 1090MHz) ADS-B receiver designed for both permanently-mounted and...
pingRX Pro – Detect and Avoid ADS-B UAV Receiver

Dual-band ADS-B receiver for professional UAV Detect and Avoid (DAA) applications

Dual-band ADS-B receiver for professional UAV Detect and Avoid (DAA) applications
... Pro is a dual-band ADS-B receiver purpose-built for professional UAV Detect and Avoid (DAA)...
ping200XR – Mode S ADS-B Transponder

Certified Mode S ADS-B UAV Transponder with Integrated GPS

Certified Mode S ADS-B UAV Transponder with Integrated GPS
...aviation-grade avionics performance for UAS with a power consumption of only 1.5 Watts....
ping200X – Mode S ADS-B Transponder

Certified UAV Mode S Transponder with ADS-B OUT

Certified UAV Mode S Transponder with ADS-B OUT
...rtified Mode S ADS-B OUT transponder for UAS....
ZPR Receiver

IFF Mode 5 L2/2B and ADS-B Receiver

IFF Mode 5 L2/2B and ADS-B Receiver
...ive Mode 5 L2/2B IFF and civil 1090 MHz ADS-B receiver system which provides situational awareness...
TR-10i ADS-B Interrogator

Plug-and-play ADS-B interrogator with Mode A/C/S

Plug-and-play ADS-B interrogator with Mode A/C/S
...gator offering ADS-B IN and Mode A/C/S functionality. Easily incorporated into a range of small UAV...
TR-10 ADS-B Transponder

Plug-and-play ADS-B transponder with Mode S

Plug-and-play ADS-B transponder with Mode S
...onder offering ADS-B Out, MODE-S downlink (OUT) and MODE-S uplink (IN) functionality, as well as...
TR-3F ADS-B Transceiver

Plug-and-play ADS-B transceiver with Mode A/C/S & FLARM

Plug-and-play ADS-B transceiver with Mode A/C/S & FLARM
...iver providing ADS-B IN/OUT, MODE A/C/S and FLARM functionality, as well as a built-in GNSS...
TR-3A ADS-B Transceiver

Plug-and-play ADS-B transceiver with Mode A/C/S

Plug-and-play ADS-B transceiver with Mode A/C/S
...iver providing ADS-B IN/OUT and MODE A/C/S functionality, as well as a built-in GNSS receiver. With...
TT-SF2 OEM Module

OEM ADS-B & Mode A/C/S receiver with FLARM

OEM ADS-B & Mode A/C/S receiver with FLARM
...le that offers ADS-B IN, Mode A/C/S and FLARM IN/OUT functionality along with an optional built-in...
TT-SG2 OEM Module

OEM ADS-B & Mode A/C/S receiver

OEM ADS-B & Mode A/C/S receiver
...le that offers ADS-B IN and Mode A/C/S functionality along with a built-in GNSS receiver. Easily...
MP1 Multi-RF Receiver Card

mPCI receiver card for ADS-B, Mode A/C/S, FLARM, UAT, Remote ID & GNSS

mPCI receiver card for ADS-B, Mode A/C/S, FLARM, UAT, Remote ID & GNSS
The MP1 is an mPCI-standard receiver card that can be easily installed into a range of computing sys...
EVAL-TT-SC1-EXT Evaluation Kit

Evaluation board for TT-SC1-EXT ADS-B and Mode A/C/S module

Evaluation board for TT-SC1-EXT ADS-B and Mode A/C/S module
...aluate the Aerobits TT-SC1-EXT and create prototype systems based on the ADS-B and Mode A/C/S...
EVAL-TT-SU2 Evaluation Kit

Evaluation board to the TT-SU2

Evaluation board to the TT-SU2
...ality 1090 MHz band receiver with an integrated ADS-B (Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast)...
OEM TT-SU2

OEM TT-SU2: ADS-B/GNSS/UAT receiver

OEM TT-SU2: ADS-B/GNSS/UAT receiver
... low-price OEM ADS-B/GNSS receiver/UAT receiver series operating at 1090MHz and 987MHz. It is based...
Margate II ADS-B Receiver

Receive and Decode 978Mhz UAT and 1090Mhz ADS-B

Receive and Decode 978Mhz UAT and 1090Mhz ADS-B
...��s Margate II ADS-B Receiver integrates technology from the Longport ADS-B Receiver and packages it...
Aero A-DS­B Receiver

Smallest ADS-­B receivers on the market

Smallest ADS-­B receivers on the market
Aero belongs to the class of the smallest ADS-­B receivers on the market and has been developed ...
EVAL-TT-SF1 Evaluation Board for the TT-SF1

The evaluation kit provides a quick introduction to the TT­-SF1 module

The evaluation kit provides a quick introduction to the TT­-SF1 module
...uality 1090MHz band receiver with an integrated ADS­-B (Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast)...
EVAL-TT-SC1 Evaluation Board for the TT-SC1

The evaluation kit provides a quick introduction to the TT-SC1 module

The evaluation kit provides a quick introduction to the TT-SC1 module
...uality 1090MHz band receiver with an integrated ADS-B (Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast)...
EVAL TT-SG1 Evaluation Board for the TT-SG1

The evaluation kit provides a quick introduction to the TT-SG1 module

The evaluation kit provides a quick introduction to the TT-SG1 module
The evaluation kit provides a quick introduction to the TT­SG1 module. It is a high-quality 1090...
TT-SG1 ADS­-B/GNSS Receiver

High quality, low price OEM ADS-­B/GNSS receiver series operating at a frequency 1090MHz

High quality, low price OEM ADS-­B/GNSS receiver series operating at a frequency 1090MHz
...low price OEM ADS-­B/GNSS receiver series operating at a frequency 1090MHz. It is based on the...
TT­-SF1 OEM ADS­-B/GNSS Receiver/FLARM Transceiver

High quality, low price OEM ADS­-B/GNSS receiver / FLARM transceiver

High quality, low price OEM ADS­-B/GNSS receiver / FLARM transceiver
...low price OEM ADS­-B/GNSS receiver/FLARM transceiver series operating at 1090MHz and...
TT-SC1-EXT OEM ADS-B Receiver

High quality and low price OEM ADS-B

High quality and low price OEM ADS-B
...low price OEM ADS-B receiver series operating at 1090MHz....
TT-SC1 OEM ADS-B Receiver

High quality, low price ADS-B and mode A/C/S implementations with small outline

High quality, low price ADS-B and mode A/C/S implementations with small outline
...low price OEM ADS-B receiver series operating at 1090MHz. The patented FPGA-In-The-LoopTM...

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