Joint Manned / Unmanned Aircraft Operations Using COTS NextGen ADS-B Tracking

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This video demonstrated the use of the “NextGen” Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) system to facilitate joint operations between unmanned and manned aircraft by providing operators and pilots in-flight tracking of all participating aircraft.

The  unmanned aircraft (Arcturus UAV) is carrying a Sagetech Mode S ADS-B Out Tranponder. The manned aircaft (Cirrus) is carrying a Sagetech Mode S ADS-B Out Transponder with integrated GPS Receiver and a Sagetech Clarity ADS-B Receiver, this small device receives the signals from the unmanned and manned aircarft, it connects to the iPad via WiFi link and plots both aircraft on the map.

Source: Press Release