SafeSky supports Finland's first air traffic situational awareness system (ADS-B UAT) test environment, led by the NELI research unit at South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences (Xamk). This project marks a significant step in integrating manned and unmanned aviation into the same airspace.
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Project context Finland’s first air traffic situational awareness system (ADS-B UAT) test environments are being set up as part of the European UAT978 Coalition network. |
Core components Includes the installation of two ADS-B UAT ground stations with transmitters, receivers, and an antenna for receiving location data from various systems (ADS-B, ADS-L, UAT, MLAT, FLARM, RemoteID). |
SafeSky’s contribution Enhances the air traffic picture by feeding the UAT platform with data from its extensive network. |
Pilot benefits Combined traffic picture is transmitted to airborne aircraft as an ADS-B/UAT TIS-B transmission, improving visibility and decision-making by making drones and other aircraft visible to manned aircraft in real-time. |
Additional information Real-time weather and aviation notices (FIS-B) are sent to aircraft. |
Operational status The first station at Helsinki-East Aerodrome in Pyhtää is operational. The second station in Mikkeli will be installed in July. The next equipment will be installed in Norway, at Starmoen airfield, later in June. |
European UAT978 Coalition Partners
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Tristan FILY, SafeSky’s CEO, commented: “We are thrilled to embrace the UAT innovation. Unlike the American system, Europe is leading the way in making all classes of air traffic visible, including General Aviation, ultra-lights, the free flight community, and even drones. With many aircraft lacking ADS-B equipment, SafeSky is enhancing the traffic picture by feeding the UAT platform from its extensive network. This is a unique development!” |
👉 For more information read the press release