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 
Aerobits specializes in miniaturizing avionics components, such as aviation transponders, enabling advanced functionalities in compact UAS platforms. These include:

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. 

 Key benefits for drone users include:

  •  Improved safety: DAA and UTM integration reduce midair collision risks.
  •  Regulatory compliance: Remote ID ensures adherence to FAA and EASA regulations.
  •  Increased autonomy: DAA minimizes human oversight.
  •  Compact design: Advanced avionics without compromising drone payload.
  •  Scalability and customization: Easy integration for tailored applications.

Aerobits’ Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) solutions  
The two main functions of ADS-B systems are transmission and reception. ADS-B transceivers do not require interrogation, unlike standard transponders. The data transmission (broadcast) is done periodically to all nearby airspace users for instant position tracking, making this technology more standalone. By miniaturizing standard aviation-graded ADS-B transceivers/transponders, it is now possible to equip all UAS (drones) with micro ADS-B transceivers for safe integration into non-segregated airspace. 

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 
Aerobits is currently 1 out of only 3 companies worldwide that can provide a one-stop-shop solution to safely integrate UAS into the airspace. Aerobits provides communication solutions for drone-to-drone, drone-to-aircraft, and drone-to-ATC to enable successful integration. That is possible due to the fusion of technologies like ADS-B/FLARM/UAT/LTE/BLE and Wi-Fi in connection with Aerobits’ multichannel Ground Receiver Stations. These days it is less important what technology is on board of the UAS, as Aerobits’ systems will pick it up on the ground and forward it directly to the airspace supervising body which can make final decisions based on the received data. Aerobits believes that only such an open approach can allow complete and safe airspace sharing between all users in the future.