Sagetech Avionics is an aerospace technology company empowering safe flight in crewed and uncrewed aircraft with certifiable situational awareness solutions.
Currently serving military and civil duty on most small to medium UAVs, Sagetech solutions are mission-proven and offer decades of program experience, certifications, and millions of flight hours to deliver maximum value over the life of an unmanned platform.
Today, Sagetech is expanding its technology platform to create comprehensive, certifiable systems such as detect and avoid solutions. Every day, Sagetech works in concert with its extensive ecosystem of OEM customers, technology partners, and resellers to ensure UAVs fly safer with Sagetech on board.
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Defense Solutions
MX12B Micro Transponder
The World’s smallest Full Function Mode 5 IFF Transponder for UAVs
Sagetech’s next-gen MX12B micro transponder is the World’s first Mode 5 IFF fully compliant with DoD AIMS Mk XIIB specification. The unit offers 100% traditional Mode 5 IFF functionality – beyond Appendix G – with full power and antenna diversity for service on both manned and unmanned aircraft.
This unit is at least 93% smaller and 6x lighter than traditional military Mode 5 IFF transponders, making it an ideal choice for size- and power-conscious UAVs.
Key features:
- One box, full suite solutions
- Complete with ADS-B In and Out
- Pressure altitude encoder
- Antenna Diversity
- Ethernet
- Simple, affordable integration
Based on technology proven in over 1.5 million certified military mission flight hours, the MX12B is already serving in multiple programs.
More information: MX12B micro drone transponder
XPC AIMS DoD Mark XA certified transponder
Proven Performer in Military Applications
The Sagetech’s Heritage XPC DoD Certified AIMS transponders deliver ultra-reliability in the lowest SWaP available. The XPC transponders are easy to integrate for exceptional situational awareness on unmanned aircraft.
More information: XPC AIMS DoD Mark XA certified transponder
Civil & Commercial Solutions
MXS Mode S Micro Transponder
The Only micro-transponder ADS-B In/Out FAA certified
Sagetech’s next-gen MXS micro transponder for UAV provide Mode A, C, S and 1090 MHz ADS-B In/Out. The MXS is the first FAA-certified small transponder to have an integrated ADS-B In receiver, and is the first small, certified ADS-B receiver in the world.
Supporting full diversity, this drone transponder provides full coverage for the ultimate in visibility and safety. The MXS also serves as the cornerstone for detect and avoid systems from Sagetech.
Key features:
- Unprecedented micro-SWaP
- 1090 MHz ADS-B In/Out
- Full output power, no deviations
- Antenna diversity
- No additional integration needed
More information: MXS Mode S Drone Transponder
XP Series UAV Transponders
XPS
The Industry’s Most Reliable Mode S Transponder
The Sagetech XPS Series transponder delivers ADS-B Out capability with the highest reliability available in a single, tiny, FCC-approved package. The XPS enables you to become visible to modern Detect-and-Avoid (DAA) systems at extended ranges, per requirements.
Massive functionality. Ships from stock. Put the experience of millions of mission hours to work for you to improve UAV visibility and safety.
More information: XPS Transponder
XPG
The All-In-One With the Most Visibility
The Sagetech XPG Series of transponders packs it all in to deliver Modes A, C, and S, ADS-B Out, plus integrated GPS functionality in a tiny, all-in-one solution. This is the only transponder available in its class that can be seen by TCAS.
FCC-approved. Ships from stock. Put the experience of millions of mission hours to work for you to improve your UAV situational awareness.
More information: XPG Transponder
BVLOS Solutions
Sagetech DAA solutions help Defense, Civil and Commercial customers realize the next generation of UAV-based services faster!
We provide the most advanced certifiable, onboard detect and avoid (DAA) systems for crewed and uncrewed aircraft with our onboard, full power, low SWaP collision avoidance solution – all made possible with an onboard ACAS DAA computer.
Our team can assist you with proven situational awareness solutions designed for any aircraft size and weight. We are a faster, more efficient, cost-effective solution that can have you up and running in 2 hours.
Features:
- BVLOS Solutions
- Achieve Type Certification Faster
- 10+ Years Experience
- SafeMission+ Software
- Onboard ACAS DAA Computer
Aircraft Category Applications
| Xu: Fixed Wing Aircraft 55lbs | >400 AGL |
| Navigate BVLOS safely through all airspace with this certifiable, ACAS-based, all-in-one detect and avoid system in a single low-SWaP, integrated package with on-cooperative sensors and our own cooperative traffic interrogator. |
| sXu: Small, Uncrewed Aircraft <55lbs | <400 AGL |
| Protect your investment and fly even the smallest aircraft BVLOS with Sagtech’s all-in-one ACAS sXu system. Low SWaP and integrated with autopilots and non-cooperative sensors. We also use an ADSB-In receiver for cooperative traffic. This product services fixed and rotary wing small UAS. |
| Xr: Rotary Wing Aircraft >55lbs |
| The ACAS Xr will serve UAM and other rotor aircraft flying various in-corridor and on-corridor routes that require low SWaP, certified ACAS-based collision avoidance capability. |
More information:Â BVLOS Solutions
Systems Integration Services
Let us guide you every step of the way
We help OEMs, and government agencies all around the world to develop their solutions for successful airspace integration. Whether your project is in pre-development, or further along in the certification process, our team of experts can help guide you to success every step of the way.
Who We Help:
- OEMs
- Global Defense
- Civil Government
BVLOS Advisory & Aircraft Certification Support
Introduction to partners and vendors that can help support your BVLOS operational readiness. Services include:
- Avionics vetting
- Technology stack consultation
- We’ll help you map your path to certification and secure the waivers required
Product Training
Customized product training to meet your unique needs. Services include:
- Product overview
- Aircraft integration
- Ground control station integration
- Product provisioning and administration
- Troubleshooting
Aircraft Integration & Flight Testing
Leverage our team to integrate our solutions for you, saving you valuable time. Services include:
- Requirements gathering, requirements definition, integration, acceptance test planning based on requirements post integration
- Implementation and integration of additional 3rd party products (sensors, auto pilot, etc.)
- BVLOS technology stack solutions, as part of integration with flight testing
- Integration and flight testing for our DAA Prototypes and MX Series transponders
