uAvionix has introduced skyAlert, a portable, wearable ADS-B receiver specifically designed for professional uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) operators and their supporting visual observers. By audibly alerting users whenever an ADS-B equipped aircraft enters a user-configurable proximity zone, skyAlert increases situational awareness and safety, allowing operators to maintain uninterrupted visual contact with their drones.
The device’s configurable audible alerts immediately inform users of potential intruder conflicts such as low flying helicopters without requiring visual distractions. A key feature of skyAlert is its configurable alert zone, which allows users to set customised altitude and range parameters. Operators can define the distance and vertical separation at which they wish to be alerted. This flexibility enables operators to proactively manage potential airspace conflicts before they become critical during utility inspections, or agricultural and civil engineering operations at low altitude.
For enhanced situational awareness, skyAlert offers integrated connectivity to most common Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) applications, allowing users or their visual observer to electronically monitor nearby aircraft traffic on a mobile device. This capability uses the industry-standard GDL-90 protocol, providing real-time aircraft position data directly to the operator’s preferred EFB software in addition to providing audible alerts directly to the RPIC. skyAlert is compatible with ForeFlight Mobile, SkyDemon, EasyVFR, FlyQ, Stratus Insight, WingX, AirMate, OzRunways, AvPlan, SkyMap, and others.
The new device is suitable for shielded drone operations near utility lines, bridge inspections, construction and roof inspections as well as agricultural applications, Drone as a First Responder (DFR) flights and wildfire fighting operations with mixed crewed and uncrewed aircraft involved in the mission.
skyAlert is available for pre-order and will begin shipping in July 2025.
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