Real-Time ADS-B in AirHub® Portal: Enhancing Drone Safety

Airspace awareness is a critical component of modern aviation. Ensuring safe and efficient operations requires constant knowledge of aircraft positions and flight paths. This is where ADS-B (Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast) technology plays a crucial role in providing location data of crewed aircraft. AirHub Portal now incorporates real-time ADS-B data, empowering users with a comprehensive view of air traffic.

What is ADS-B?

ADS-B is a technology that transmits a crewed aircraft's position, altitude, speed, and other vital information to air traffic control and other aircraft. This broadcasted data is captured via satellite and ground-based receivers, enabling real-time tracking and deconfliction.

Why is ADS-B Important for Drone Operators?

• Conflict Avoidance: Visualizing the positions of crewed aircraft (i.e. planes and helicopters) in real-time allows drone operators to foresee potential conflicts and adjust flight paths accordingly. This proactive approach significantly reduces the risk of collisions.
• Enhanced Situational Awareness: By understanding the broader air traffic patterns, drone operators can make informed decisions about launch and recovery zones, flight altitudes, and overall mission planning.
• Regulatory Compliance: ADS-B can provide an additional layer of safety when operating by visual line of site enabling operators to visualize air traffic in the operation airspace and proactively identify potential conflicts. This proactive approach to risk management aligns with §107.37 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), which requires drone operators to yield the right-of-way to all aircraft and avoid operating in close proximity to create a collision hazard. Source: 
  

ADS-B is a powerful a safety tool and an essential component in supporting regulatory compliance for drone operations. By leveraging ADS-B technology, drone operators can demonstrate their commitment to safety, build trust with regulators, and contribute to the safe and responsible integration of drones into the airspace.

Airspace Link is proud to partner with uAvionix to bring this high-quality ADS-B data to our platform. uAvionix is a leader in aviation surveillance and communication technology, providing accurate and reliable data through their extensive network of ground stations and satellite receivers. This partnership ensures that AirHub Portal users have access to the most up-to-date and trustworthy picture of the airspace.

To learn more about how AirHub Portal can revolutionize your drone operations, contact our team for a personalized demonstration.