uAvionix

Montana-based avionics solutions provider uAvionix says it has been awarded a contract by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to scale C-Band frequency management for regional drone communications. The initiative will enable multiple drones from different manufacturers to operate near each other while maintaining reliable and deconflicted command and control (C2) within the limited range of spectrum available for low-altitude operations.

Drone and general aviation communications, navigation, and surveillance company uAvionix has moved to expand and enhance its range of awareness solutions by acquiring onboard and ground-based aircraft detect and avoid startup Iris Automation.

Drone avionics tech specialist uAvionix has announced its detect and avoid systems have received the second Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) authorization for beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone flights in as many weeks, this time in partnership with the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma (CNO).