uAvionix
uAvionix Corporation is a private US avionics company that designs low-SWaP certified avionics for crewed and uncrewed aircraft, serving General Aviation, UAS, Airports & ATM, and Defense customers with hardware (ping, tailBeacon, AV-30, ZPX), networked ADS-B surveillance (FlightLine), and cloud C2 (SkyLine).
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2014
- HeadquartersPalo Alto, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What uAvionix does
uAvionix Corporation is a private US avionics company founded in 2014, headquartered in Bigfork, Montana (with listed presence in Palo Alto, California), that designs and manufactures low-SWaP (Size, Weight, and Power) certified avionics for both crewed and uncrewed aircraft. The company's product portfolio spans four segments: General Aviation (skyBeacon, tailBeacon, AV-30 panel display, Sentry ADS-B receivers via the ForeFlight co-sell); Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (ping-series transponders, truFYX TSO GPS, muLTElink and SkyLink multi-band C2 radios, SkyLine cloud C2 management platform, Trakr, skyAlert); Airports & ATM (FlightLine networked ADS-B surveillance including the FAA Surface Awareness Initiative and the FlightLine APRT for contract towers, plus the VTU-20 vehicle transponder); and Defense (ZPX Mode 5 micro-IFF transponders, ZPX-1 combined transponder receiver, SkyTAK tactical receiver). The company monetizes via one-time hardware sales, software unlock licenses (e.g., the $199 AV-30 Advanced Autopilot Unlock), managed services and subscription revenue from SkyLine and FlightLine, installation and professional services, and channel sales through a network of U.S. and international resellers and a tiered Preferred Installer Program.
The business is built on regulatory and certification moats: FAA TSO certifications on transponders and GPS, FAA System Design Approval for the FlightLine APRT, AIMS Mk XIIB certification for Mode 5 micro-IFF products, FAA approval for aviation protected C-Band combined with BVLOS operations, and compliance with RTCA DO-362A. Go-to-market is hybrid: direct-to-consumer e-commerce and a self-serve Buy Now motion for General Aviation products; direct enterprise/field sales with Contact Sales CTAs for UAS, Airports & ATM, and Defense; and a broad channel including authorized resellers (Aircraft Spruce, Gulf Coast Avionics, Pacific Coast Avionics, Sarasota Avionics), international resellers in Germany, the U.K., France, the Czech Republic, and Australia, and authorized distributors (EDMO, Adams Aviation, EDMOAP). Named commercial and government customers span Airbus (Zephyr HAPS at 65,000 feet), NASA, the FAA, the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Civil Air Patrol, Reliable Robotics, Wing, Zipline, Skydio, Aloft, Kongsberg Geospatial, and Airspace Link.
Funding history shows $10 million raised across two disclosed rounds in 2016 (Playground Global) and 2017 (Airbus Ventures and Playground Global), suggesting the company has grown largely through operating cash flow. The company has 11-50 employees and is positioned at the intersection of three expanding markets: the BVLOS UAS regulatory opening, the modernization of FAA ATC and contract tower infrastructure, and the DoD small-UAS Mode 5 IFF procurement cycle, supported by an aviation-grade, software-defined hardware platform with growing recurring revenue from SkyLine and FlightLine managed services.
uAvionix firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- uAvionix
- Legal name
- uAvionix Corporation
- Website
- https://uavionix.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2014
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- uAvionix Corporation is a private US avionics company that designs low-SWaP certified avionics for crewed and uncrewed aircraft, serving General Aviation, UAS, Airports & ATM, and Defense customers with hardware (ping, tailBeacon, AV-30, ZPX), networked ADS-B surveillance (FlightLine), and cloud C2 (SkyLine).
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
uAvionix industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Avionics for Crewed and Uncrewed Aircraft
- NAICS
- Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413), Satellite Telecommunications (5174)
- SIC
- Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728)
- akta.pro primary industry
- VTOL & Hybrid UAV Platforms (IMABAIAC)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Autonomous Flight Control & Guidance Systems (UAS/Urban Air Mobility) (IMABAFAO), Avionics Software, Certification & Safety-Critical Systems (DO-178/DO-254) (IMABAFAK), UAS Communications, Datalinks, SATCOM & Remote Control Systems (IMABAIAJ), UAS Integration, Certification & Compliance Systems (Remote ID, Detect-and-Avoid) (IMABAIAO), Special-Mission Fixed-Wing Aircraft Manufacturing (ISR, AEW&C, Patrol) (IMABAAAH)
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Where uAvionix is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Palo Alto
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
uAvionix business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Hardware Sales (Avionics Products): One-time hardware sales of certified avionics across General Aviation (AV-30, skyBeacon, tailBeacon, tailBeaconX, skySensor, Sentry/Sentry Plus/Sentry Mini, echoESX), UAS (ping200X, ping200XR, ping1090i, ping2020i, ping20Si, pingRX Pro, truFYX, muLTElink, SkyLink, SkyStation, Trakr), Airports & ATM (FlightLine SAI, FlightLine APRT, VTU-20), and Defense (RT-2087/ZPX, ZPX-1, ZPR, SkyTAK, ZPX-A, KIV-77/79 emulators and backplanes).
- Software Licenses & Unlocks: One-time software license revenue from feature unlock codes (e.g., AV-30 Advanced Autopilot Unlock code tied to serial number) enabling GPSS processing, autopilot coupling, and other advanced capabilities.
- Managed Services / Subscription (SkyLine, FlightLine): Cloud-based managed C2 and surveillance services including SkyLine network management, FlightLine ADS-B surveillance data feeds, data retention, mission playback, and REST API access — supporting recurring service revenue for BVLOS and airport operations.
- Installation & Professional Services: Site surveys, commissioning, system validation and deployment services for FlightLine SAI, APRT, and C2 installations at airports and BVLOS test sites; backed by Preferred Installer and Qualified Installer network programs with tiered discounts.
- Channel / Reseller / Distributor Sales: Indirect revenue through authorized resellers (Aircraft Spruce, Gulf Coast Avionics, Pacific Coast Avionics, Sarasota Avionics, plus international resellers in Germany, UK, France, Czech Republic, Australia) and distributors (EDMO, Adams Aviation, EDMOAP).
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | AV-30-C panel-mounted flight instrument (certified) |
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | General Aviation ADS-B Out & In hardware |
| Other | — | UAS C2 / Avionics / Surveillance (quote-based) |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | VTU-20 Airport Vehicle ADS-B Transmitter |
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Preferred Installer Program discounts |
Go-to-market motion4 records
Distribution channels7 records
Marketing channels10 records
uAvionix product offering
Product offeringCore offering
uAvionix designs, manufactures, and supports low-SWaP certified avionics for crewed and uncrewed aircraft, including ADS-B transponders (ping series, skyBeacon, tailBeacon), GPS/SBAS position sources (truFYX), multi-band Command & Control radios (muLTElink, SkyLink, SkyStation), the SkyLine cloud-based C2 management platform, FlightLine networked ADS-B surveillance systems (SAI and APRT), CASIA G non-cooperative optical detection, and AIMS-certified Mode 5 micro-IFF (ZPX family) for defense. The company sells to General Aviation owners, UAS OEMs and operators, airports/FAA ATC towers, and defense agencies across the U.S., Europe, and Asia-Pacific.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- FlightLine: Networked ADS-B and airspace situational awareness platform serving FAA ATC towers, Federal Contract Towers, airports, and UAS operators (includes SAI and APRT product lines).
- SkyLine
- ping
- ZPX
- Casia
- Trakr
Products and services
- skyBeacon / tailBeacon / tailBeaconX Integrated ADS-B Out Solutions
- AV-30 Panel-Mounted Flight Instrument
- ForeFlight Sentry / Sentry Plus / Sentry Mini ADS-B Receivers
- skySensor ADS-B In Receiver
- ping Series Low-SWaP ADS-B Transponders and Receivers Family of aviation-grade ADS-B transponders and receivers including ping200X TSO, ping200XR TSO, ping1090i, ping2020i, ping20Si, and pingRX Pro, ranging from 8g to 50g. Designed for UAS OEMs and integrators requiring global regulatory acceptance (FAA, UK CAP1391, AUS CAO 10.18, FCC) in SWaP-constrained platforms.
- truFYX / truFYX EXT TSO-Certified GPS/SBAS Position Source
- SkyLine Cloud-Based C2 Management Platform
- muLTElink C2 Radio with Link Executive Manager
- Trakr Real-Time UAS Tracking System
- CASIA G Non-Cooperative Optical Detection System
- FlightLine SAI (Surface Awareness Initiative) System
- FlightLine APRT (Airborne Position Reference Tool)
- VTU-20 Airport Vehicle ADS-B Transmitter
- ZPX Mode 5 Micro-IFF Family World's smallest and most powerful AIMS-certified Mode 5 micro-IFF devices: RT-2087/ZPX transponder (70g, 250W, Modes 1,2,3/A,C,S,5L1,5L2) and ZPX-1 Combined Transponder Receiver (91g) plus ZPR passive receiver (50g) and ZPX-A Mode S transponder. Equips aircraft as small as 6 kg with full Mode 5 capability. Targets military and coalition warfighters deploying crewed, uncrewed, and dismounted platforms.
- SkyTAK Portable Tactical Airspace Awareness Receiver
Quantifiable outcome
- Deployed in dozens of FAA Air Traffic Control towers and 14+ facilities under the Surface Awareness Initiative (SAI); 32 additional airports scheduled for deployment in 2025.
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Companies that use uAvionix
Customer profileNamed customers17 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
uAvionix technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- Yes
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration9 records
AI capability5 records
Feature14 records
uAvionix partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
33 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.
- Reliable RoboticsflagshipReliable Robotics incorporates uAvionix muLTElink radios into its remotely piloted aircraft system architecture to enable redundant, secure communications. Their integration demonstrates how assured C2 supports both autonomous operations and regulatory compliance in shared national airspace. Reliable Robotics' broader C2 Link System also utilizes uAvionix air-to-ground datalinks.
- Choctaw Nation of OklahomaflagshipThe FAA-designated Choctaw Nation test site is a primary deployment partner for uAvionix SkyLine C2 network and SkyLink radios supporting long-range BVLOS and high-altitude operations. Together they completed the first US flights exercising FAA and FCC approvals for aviation protected C-Band and BVLOS, and SkyLift demonstration flights with BT Group Drone SIM.
- Oklahoma State University (OSU) / OAIREcoreOSU and the OAIRE Initiative have established one of the nation's leading academic UAS programs and integrate uAvionix's SkyLine C2 network to support advanced BVLOS research, including long-range test flights and autonomous systems evaluation.
- Skyway Range, Osage, OklahomacoreAt the designated UAS test corridor, uAvionix radios provide the foundational infrastructure for safe BVLOS flight. The range supports both commercial and government testing of drone systems in diverse terrain — from oil infrastructure monitoring to public safety applications.
- AIRmarket CanadacoreIn Canada, AIRmarket conducts long-range drone operations under Transport Canada's BVLOS framework, leveraging uAvionix's assured command and control solutions, FlightLine receivers, and Casia G sensors for critical inspection flights over utility corridors and remote infrastructure.
- AAIR / Airspace Link (Michigan)coreThe AAIR corridor, developed in collaboration with Airspace Link, uses uAvionix C2 technologies to safely enable urban and suburban drone operations and advance the digital infrastructure needed for low-altitude air traffic management.
- Xelevate and NCDOT (North Carolina DOT)coreXelevate and the North Carolina Department of Transportation have partnered to explore drone delivery, emergency response, and infrastructure monitoring. Through real-world testing, they rely on uAvionix systems to ensure robust, multi-band connectivity across dynamic flight environments.
- Airbus (Zephyr HAPS)flagshipAirbus selected the lightweight, certified uAvionix ping200X TSO ADS-B transponder and truFYX TSO GPS for integration into its Zephyr solar-electric High Altitude Pseudo Satellite (HAPS) platform, enabling compliant airspace awareness at 65,000 feet.
- NASAflagshipNASA has employed SkyLine and SkyLink ARS in AAM (Advanced Air Mobility) trials to validate C2 performance in stratospheric environments and supports eVTOL integration pilot programs.
- Aloft TechnologiescoreAloft Technologies, the nation's leading provider of LAANC and UAS traffic management platforms, collaborates with uAvionix to ingest real-time surveillance data from FlightLine into its ecosystem, enhancing situational awareness for both recreational and commercial drone pilots.
- Kongsberg GeospatialcoreKongsberg integrates uAvionix FlightLine and Casia G systems into its IRIS UxS airspace visualization platform, providing a fused operational picture combining ADS-B, non-cooperative detection, and telemetry feeds for command centers managing multiple UAS flights.
- Airspace LinkcoreAirspace Link collaborates with uAvionix to enhance UAS traffic management (UTM) capabilities at the state and municipal level, fusing uAvionix's FlightLine and Casia G surveillance data with Airspace Link's geospatial airspace data and risk-based flight planning tools.
- ViasatflagshipuAvionix has partnered with Viasat to deliver seamless global communication service for uncrewed aerial vehicles, integrating Viasat satellite communications into the SkyLine C2 ecosystem alongside Iridium and uAvionix air-to-ground datalinks.
- BT Group Drone SIMcoreBT Group Drone SIM and uAvionix SkyLine delivered firsts for UK UAS operations with SkyLift demonstration flights, integrating cellular connectivity into uAvionix's C2 platform.
- Starlink (SpaceX)coreuAvionix tests and integrates Starlink SATCOM as part of its multi-link C2 architecture, supporting high-bandwidth payload communications and resilient C2 in remote environments where LTE coverage is unavailable.
- ForeFlightflagshipManufactured by uAvionix in partnership with ForeFlight, the Sentry line of ADS-B receivers (Sentry, Sentry Plus, Sentry Mini) integrates with the ForeFlight EFB and supports AV-30 ForeFlight wireless flight plan transfer.
- Civil Air PatrolcoreCivil Air Patrol and uAvionix have partnered to expand low altitude aircraft data availability for Civil Air Patrol's emergency services mission, supporting search & rescue and disaster response operations.
- Capital SciencescoreuAvionix and Capital Sciences have partnered to deliver first surface situational awareness systems for major U.S. airports as part of the FAA's Surface Awareness Initiative (SAI).
- Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)flagshipThe FAA approved uAvionix's FlightLine APRT for use in contract airport towers, beginning with deployment at Glacier Park International Airport in Montana, and has partnered with uAvionix to deploy FlightLine SAI as a cost-effective, radar-free solution across dozens of FAA ATC towers and 32+ additional airports scheduled in 2025.
- IridiumcoreIridium satellite communications are integrated into uAvionix's C2 ecosystem as part of multi-link architectures enabling safe integration of uncrewed aircraft into the National Airspace System.
- Social FlightcoreSocial Flight is uAvionix's online training partner providing FAA-approved training and certification for installers of uAvionix products, integrated into the Preferred Installer Program.
- Aircraft SprucecoreNationwide uAvionix reseller carrying the full General Aviation product line.
- Gulf Coast AvionicscoreNationwide uAvionix reseller of General Aviation products.
- Pacific Coast AvionicscoreNationwide uAvionix reseller of General Aviation products.
- Sarasota AvionicscoreNationwide uAvionix reseller of General Aviation products.
- Siebert AerocoreInternational uAvionix reseller for Germany.
- Mendelssohn Pilot SuppliescoreInternational uAvionix reseller for the United Kingdom.
- SEAMcoreInternational uAvionix reseller for France.
- AirTeamcoreInternational uAvionix reseller for the Czech Republic.
- OzpilotcoreInternational uAvionix reseller for Australia.
- EDMOcoreAuthorized uAvionix distributor.
- Adams AviationcoreAuthorized uAvionix distributor.
- EDMOAPcoreAuthorized uAvionix distributor for the Asia-Pacific region.
Scale indicators10 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights7 records
uAvionix competitors and assessment
Company assessmentMarket position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses3 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
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uAvionix leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles4 records
uAvionix subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
uAvionix funding detail
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Funding rounds2 records
Investors2 records
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uAvionix M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A1 record
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about uAvionix
What does uAvionix do?
uAvionix designs, manufactures, and supports low-SWaP certified avionics for crewed and uncrewed aircraft, including ADS-B transponders (ping series, skyBeacon, tailBeacon), GPS/SBAS position sources (truFYX), multi-band Command & Control radios (muLTElink, SkyLink, SkyStation), the SkyLine cloud-based C2 management platform, FlightLine networked ADS-B surveillance systems (SAI and APRT), CASIA G non-cooperative optical detection, and AIMS-certified Mode 5 micro-IFF (ZPX family) for defense. The company sells to General Aviation owners, UAS OEMs and operators, airports/FAA ATC towers, and defense agencies across the U.S., Europe, and Asia-Pacific.
Is uAvionix a public or private company?
uAvionix is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was uAvionix founded?
uAvionix was founded in 2014. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is uAvionix based?
uAvionix is headquartered in Palo Alto, United States, in the North America region.
How does uAvionix make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Hardware Sales (Avionics Products) is the primary driver. The others are software Licenses & Unlocks, managed Services / Subscription (SkyLine, FlightLine), installation & Professional Services and channel / Reseller / Distributor Sales.
Does uAvionix have an API?
Yes. SkyLine offers a REST-based API that gives developers the flexibility to use real-time and past flight data, with output that can be integrated into custom-developed PIC (Pilot in Command) and NOC dashboards or via the out-of-the-box web interface. FlightLine data is also available via API for integration with UTM or other systems for UAS operations requiring surveillance to permit BVLOS flights. Authentication method, rate limits, versioning, and sandbox availability are not specified.
What industry is uAvionix in?
uAvionix's product category is Avionics for Crewed and Uncrewed Aircraft. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMABAIAC, VTOL & Hybrid UAV Platforms, with a secondary code of IMABAFAO, Autonomous Flight Control & Guidance Systems (UAS/Urban Air Mobility). Its NAICS code is 334511 and its SIC code is 3812.