Technical Standard Order

GA-ASI Selects ScioTeq to Support Detect and Avoid Program

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023

ScioTeq is a proven avionics supplier that was identified as a possible strategic partner at GA-ASI's Blue Magic Belgium event in 2020.

Key Points: 
  • ScioTeq is a proven avionics supplier that was identified as a possible strategic partner at GA-ASI's Blue Magic Belgium event in 2020.
  • Certification of GA-ASI's DAA capability is an important milestone for its new MQ-9B certifiable UAS.
  • ScioTeq's unique MOSArt(R) software platform facilitates the integration of GA-ASI's DAA application on the ScioTeq hardware.
  • GA-ASI is striving to obtain the first ever TSO-C211/212 authorization by the end of 2025 using the latest guidance published in RTCA/DO-365/366, Minimum Operational Performance Standards for Detect and Avoid Systems.

Electric Power Systems of U.S. Selected as Provider of EPiC Battery System for Aircraft Production: SkyDrive

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Wednesday, July 27, 2022

A high-power battery system plays a critical role in the development of the two-seater SD-05.

Key Points: 
  • A high-power battery system plays a critical role in the development of the two-seater SD-05.
  • EP Systems has numerous battery systems currently powering customer flight demonstrator vehicles such as NASA X-57, Aurora Flight Sciences Pegasus, and many other aircraft manufacturers.
  • Boeing and Safran invested in EP Systems in 2019 and in 2021 to complete development and certify their EPiC battery system for high-volume manufacturing.
  • SkyDrive has selected the EPiC battery system, which includes battery modules and a battery management system, and which is safe for handling the disconnect box for SD-05 aircraft, with the target of launching its service using flying cars in the Osaka Bay Area in 2025.

Electric Power Systems of U.S. Selected as Provider of EPiC Battery System for Aircraft Production: SkyDrive

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, July 27, 2022

A high-power battery system plays a critical role in the development of the two-seater SD-05.

Key Points: 
  • A high-power battery system plays a critical role in the development of the two-seater SD-05.
  • EP Systems has numerous battery systems currently powering customer flight demonstrator vehicles such as NASA X-57, Aurora Flight Sciences Pegasus, and many other aircraft manufacturers.
  • Boeing and Safran invested in EP Systems in 2019 and in 2021 to complete development and certify their EPiC battery system for high-volume manufacturing.
  • SkyDrive has selected the EPiC battery system, which includes battery modules and a battery management system, and which is safe for handling the disconnect box for SD-05 aircraft, with the target of launching its service using flying cars in the Osaka Bay Area in 2025.

DAC International Receives STC Certification for TS-60 Emergency Power Supply

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Monday, March 28, 2022

DAC International, Inc. (DAC), an AllClear Aerospace & Defense (AllClear) company, in partnership with Peregrine Aviation (Peregrine) have received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) from the Federal Aviation Administration, for the Mid-Continent TS-60 Emergency Power Supply.

Key Points: 
  • DAC International, Inc. (DAC), an AllClear Aerospace & Defense (AllClear) company, in partnership with Peregrine Aviation (Peregrine) have received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) from the Federal Aviation Administration, for the Mid-Continent TS-60 Emergency Power Supply.
  • The TS-60 is a direct replacement for Honeywell/Grimes legacy power supplies and offers easy installation and reduced maintenance costs.
  • In addition, Im excited that this STC covers multiple airframe types and over 2000 aircraft could benefit from this upgrade.
  • Working with our partners, DAC International and True Blue Power, we developed an approved model list STC to integrate and certify a safe, reliable, and technically-advanced means of powering the emergency lighting system on these legacy jets.

uAvionix ping200X is the World’s First FAA TSO Certified Drone Transponder

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Thursday, April 8, 2021

Today, uAvionix, the leader in communications, navigation, and surveillance (CNS) solutions for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), announced ping200X , its flagship Mode S ADS-B OUT Transponder for UAS, has received Technical Standard Order (TSO) certification from the FAA.

Key Points: 
  • Today, uAvionix, the leader in communications, navigation, and surveillance (CNS) solutions for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), announced ping200X , its flagship Mode S ADS-B OUT Transponder for UAS, has received Technical Standard Order (TSO) certification from the FAA.
  • ping200X is the pinnacle of years of evolution and investment in groundbreaking, low-Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP) avionics developed by uAvionix certified for use on civil and defense manned and unmanned aircraft.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210407006039/en/
    ping200X is the world's first TSO Certified drone transponder.
  • Regulators and ANSPs demand the design assurance and quality assurance that a TSO offers to ensure safe separation of aircraft.

uAvionix Files FAA TSO Application for World’s First Certified Drone Transponder

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Tuesday, October 20, 2020

Today, uAvionix Corporation announced it has filed a Technical Standard Order (TSO) application with the FAA Aircraft Certification Office (ACO) for its flagship Mode S ADS-B OUT transponder for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS).

Key Points: 
  • Today, uAvionix Corporation announced it has filed a Technical Standard Order (TSO) application with the FAA Aircraft Certification Office (ACO) for its flagship Mode S ADS-B OUT transponder for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS).
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201020005446/en/
    uAvionix has filed its TSO application for the 50 gram ping200X Mode S ADS-B transponder.
  • The company aims to deliver the first certified Mode S transponder designed exclusively to meet the needs of unmanned aircraft.
  • uAvionix offers low SWaP TSO certified and uncertified avionics for General Aviation (GA), Airport Surface Vehicles, and the UAS markets.