Aerobits is a Polish technology company specializing in miniaturizing avionic systems, primarily aviation transponders, and air traffic management solutions. Founded in 2017, its origins trace back to 2015 when developing the world’s smallest ADS-B/GNSS fusion module at the West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin. Since then, the company has continuously innovated, securing key partnerships and expanding its global presence.
Core products include sub-miniature ADS-B, FLARM, UAT modules, and Remote ID solutions, designed to enhance air traffic safety and the integrating unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) into controlled airspace. Aerobits provides OEM modules, plug-and-play receivers, and ground infrastructure for UTM/U-Space, supporting airspace surveillance and traffic management.
With customers in over 63 countries, the company serves aviation regulators, drone manufacturers, and air navigation service providers (ANSPs). All solutions comply with FAA and EASA standards, ensuring compatibility with global airspace regulations. Through its commitment to safety, innovation, and interoperability, Aerobits is shaping the future of unmanned aviation.
The benefits of miniaturizing avionics components
1. Detect and Avoid (DAA): Allows drones to autonomously detect nearby aircraft and take evasive action, ensuring safe operations in shared airspace.
2. GNSS Integration: Enhances navigation by combining ADS-B with GNSS, providing precise positioning for autonomous flight in complex environments.
3. Compact ADS-B Solutions: Enables UAVs to transmit position and altitude, improving air traffic awareness and safety.
4. Remote ID Solutions: Utilize Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GNSS, and pressure sensors for drone identification and tracking, ensuring compliance with regulations.
5. UTM Integration: Supports safe coordination between manned and unmanned aircraft.
6. Multi-System Communication: Uses ADS-B, FLARM, and UAT technologies for enhanced connectivity in diverse operational scenarios.
Aerobits’ Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) solutions
To complete the system, it is also required to have adequate Ground Receiver Stations to pick up transmitted ADS-B messages from all broadcasting devices. These are mainly used by the airports to have a complete view of the sky. These days, such ADS-B ground networks are also being populated in many other areas, not only directly at airports.
The ADS-B was Aerobits’ first implementation to which particular attention was paid. The aim was to achieve unprecedented miniaturization without compromising on performance. The key was the unique combination of a microcontroller (with a high-speed ADC in its structure) with an FPGA. This proprietary approach allowed for achieving lossless reception of ADS-B frames while maintaining high input sensitivity. It is currently the smallest ADS-B receiver, realized on a footprint smaller than a 1 Euro cent coin. One of the primary objectives of this work was to obtain certification, confirming the quality of the system's performance. The ADS-B implementation complies with ETSI EN 303 213-5-1.
Successful integration of UAS into civilian airspace
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