Garmin Offers New Cost-Effective ADS-B Solution For General Aviation

Today we’re thrilled to introduce the GDL 84 Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) datalink, which is the latest addition to Garmin’s comprehensive lineup of certified ADS-B solutions. The GDL 84 provides an all-inclusive, minimally intrusive solution for aircraft owners looking to satisfy the requirements of NextGen, while retaining the option to receive the benefits offered by ADS-B In without the need to significantly modify the panel of the aircraft or the need for a multifunction display. When the GDL 84 is paired with the Flight Stream Bluetooth wireless gateway, pilots gain access to advanced traffic and subscription-free weather information for display within Garmin Pilot on a mobile device.

Industry-First Dual-Link Solution for Certified Aircraft

The GDL 84 provides a rule-compliant ADS-B Out solution for aircraft operating below 18,000 feet in the U.S., while offering access to traffic information and subscription-free weather.

All-In-One System

Installation is quick and easy because the GDL 84 is a straightforward solution that wirelessly transmits weather and traffic information via Flight Stream 110/210 to a mobile device, instead of an installed multifunction display in the cockpit. Additionally, for aircraft owners who do not already have a compatible WAAS GPS position source on board their aircraft, the GDL 84 offers a built-in WAAS GPS receiver.

Preserve and Maintain Your Cockpit

Becoming rule-compliant and preserving the existing aircraft panel are important to many aircraft owners. Because of the versatility and wireless functionality of the GDL 84 and Flight Stream, the existing panel configuration remains intact. Garmin’s patented self-interrogation feature allows the GDL 84 to wirelessly communicate and interface with a wide range of general aviation transponders to synchronize squawk code and ident. This technology enables the ADS-B Out source to broadcast the same code as the transponder, eliminating the need to install an additional ADS-B control panel, which further simplifies the installation and eases the burden of manually keeping two squawk codes in sync. The only panel modification required includes a single annunciator indicating ADS-B status.

Trusted Leader in ADS-B

Garmin has a number of certified and portable solutions available for a variety of applications for general aviation, business and transport aircraft, which meet the requirements of NextGen. Garmin is committed to ensuring the transition to ADS-B is easy and that pilots get the most out of their upgrade.

The GDL 84 is expected to receive the FAA’s Model List Supplemental Type Certification (AML STC) in Q1 2015. The GDL 84 system with the Flight Stream 110 wireless gateway is expected to be available at that time starting at $3,995. Customers may upgrade to a Flight Stream 210 for an additional $450. The GDL 84 is also designed to offer customers added flexibility to meet the needs of future avionics upgrades. While the GDL 84 does not offer interface to avionics displays, customers may upgrade the GDL 84 to display traffic and weather on select Garmin avionics, such as the GTN 650/750, GNS 430W/530W, G500/G600 and more, for $1,995. For additional information about ADS-B and Garmin’s solutions, visit Garmin’s ADS-B Academy at https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/aviation/garmin-offers-new-cost-effective-ads-b-solution-for-general-aviation/ or contact a Garmin Authorized Dealer.

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