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EASA introduces ADS-L in new U-Space regulation, further defines e-Conspicuity

If you were worried about running out of stuff to do during the holiday season, EASA has you covered with some solid reading material: Just days before the deadline, they finally published the Acceptable Means of Compliance (AMC) and Guidance Material (GM) to their U-Space regulation framework. This considers countless feedbacks and comments to their […]

Reminder: Aircraft tracking websites still violate your privacy rights

Four years after its introduction, aircraft tracking websites thus still violate the GDPR. Why you should care.

FLARM Wins fliegermagazin Award 2022

We are delighted and honoured to win the fliegermagazin Award 2022 for the best traffic detection product. Thanks to the readers of fliegermagazin for this! Our PowerFLARM Portable is a tried-and-true solution for detect and avoid and still the most comprehensive and complete portable FLARM product available on the market. To be honest, we were […]

Situational Awareness in Aerobatics

Watch Ernesto Maurer of the Fliegermusem Altenrhein explain why he thinks FLARM is essential in Aerobatics.

Review of PowerFLARM Fusion in Segelfliegen Magazin

The German Segelfliegen Magazin published an in-depth review of the new PowerFLARM Fusion in the July/August issue. You can read it by clicking below (in German, with permission).

Why a federated U-space architecture may be a bad idea

U-space uses a federated, distributed architecture for sharing flight data. This is used e.g. to issue flight approvals that do not conflict with other flights. This blog post discusses the additional complexity that is inherently introduced by this approach and whether the effort is worthwhile.

New Features for PowerFLARM Fusion

This post discusses the new features for PowerFLARM Fusion introduced with the PowerFLARM 7.04 / Hub 1.21 release.

Not only manned helicopters use FLARM

The turbined powered unmanned helicopter HT-100 also uses FLARM.

A word on maintenance

A current case that shows the importance of maintenance.

ADS-R and TIS-B now in PowerFLARM!

We are introducing ADS-R and TIS-B reception in PowerFLARM Fusion as well as in PowerFLARM Core and Portable.

Obstacle Databases 2021 released

New, updated obstacle databases for 2021 have been released, including new counties!

First PowerFLARM Fusion delivered

A flight school has taken delivery of the first PowerFLARM Fusion with serial number 1!

Introducing PowerFLARM Fusion — Back to Simple!

PowerFLARM Fusion brings simplicity back to FLARM.

UK Department for Transport, CAA funding FLARM installations

The UK Department for Transport and the UK CAA have started funding FLARM installations in UK aircraft. The funding scheme (up to 50% rebate) is open until 31 March 2021 for both manned and unmanned aircraft.

Foca’s Detect-and-Avoid Dilemma

NZZ today published an article citing a recently released report by the Swiss Accident Investigation Board (Sust) on a near-miss between an A319 and a drone. The vertical distance was 10 m – scary stuff! While this was (likely) an intentional action by an irresponsible individual, we will certainly see more of this soon due […]

Tour de France 2020 helicopter protected by FLARM

The Tour de France 2020 helicopter has been equipped with a PowerFLARM collision avoidance system to protect it from mid-air collisions with the many aircraft in the area.

Electric World Record Flight protected and tracked by FLARM

A group of "Crazy Visionaries" sets 7 world records with an electric-powered airplane

Swiss Army procures Lockheed Martin’s Indago 3 drone with FLARM for SAA

The Swiss Army just announced the procurement of Lockheed Martin’s Indago 3 reconnaissance drones. These vehicles carry a miniaturized FLARM as part of their sense-and-avoid suite. Nearby manned traffic will be displayed to the drone operator so conflicts can be easily avoided. Likewise, the drones will be visible to manned traffic as well. This is […]

Aerobits releases combined ADS-B and FLARM collision avoidance system for drones

The manufacturer of miniature radio technology for civil and military UAVs has released a combined ADS-B 1090ES and FLARM collision avoidance device weighing only 14 grams. The TR-1F combines ADS-B Out with a FLARM system that can detect both FLARM and ADS-B Out equipped aircraft.

Droniq UTM enables BVLOS flights drones, uses FLARM for deconflicting

Droniq recently announced the release of its next-generation UTM specifically for long-range flights with no visual line of sight to a human operator (BVLOS). Enabling BVLOS flights while maintaining a high level of safety is considered critical for unlocking the full business potential of the drone industry, as it allows unprecedented automation and scalability. Key […]

Alps Obstacle Database Update Available

The new European Alps database (Alps 2020-5) has received a handful of new power lines that may be useful when flying close to the terrain.

OGN network wins EASA GA Safety Award

OGN network wins EASA GA Safety Award

Fire and Rescue Services equip UAVs with FLARM

An increasing number of Fire and Rescue departments are strengthening their equipment fleets with FLARM-equipped UAVs.

New 2020 Obstacle Databases Released

Today, we released the annual update of all obstacle databases. Make sure to update before your next flight.

NASA starts using FLARM for drone UTM

NASA's Langley Research Center has started using FLARM in its Pathfinder drone UTM project. FLARM is being used both to avoid manned aircraft as well as other drones.

Introducing Continuous Range Analyzer

We are introducing the new Continuous Range Analyzer, which makes installation and antenna range measurements more reliable.

TrafficView from LXNAV certified

The new TrafficView displays from the company LXNAV have now been certified as FLARM Compatible and can be used as primary displays.

German UTM system based on FLARM

Droniq, a joint venture between the German ANSP DFS and Deutsche Telekom, is offering the first operational drone traffic management system in Europe and paves the way for safe and efficient drone operations in shared airspace and BVLOS.

New FLARM displays from AIR Avionics certified

Two new models of the AIR Traffic Display series from the company AIR Avionics have today been certified as FLARM Compatible in the category ‘Primary Display’.

Computer Vision to Assist Pilots

See-and-avoid is still the gold standard for collision avoidance in aviation. Together with the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, we have developed a leading-edge architecture to detect all types of aircraft using computer vision.

FLARM dominantly part of ‘Share the Air’ in the UK

'Share the Air' is a UK CAA initiative to promote collision avoidance and Electronic Conspicuity (EC) in UK airspace. FLARM was unsurprisingly the system that was acknowledged by most respondents, being installed in over 7,000 aircraft flying in the UK.

FlarmLED+ from LXNAV certified

The FlarmLED+ display from the company LXNAV has now been certified as FLARM Compatible and can be used as a primary display.

Camera-Based Non-Cooperative Collision Avoidance

Camera-Based Non-Cooperative Collision Avoidance

FLARM joins Swiss U-Space Implementation Group

FLARM joins Swiss U-Space Implementation Group

EASA approves FLARM for helicopters

EASA has formally approved FLARM for fixed installation in helicopters. A new EASA Certification Memorandum (CM) extends generic FLARM installations from ELA2 aircraft to all CS‑23, CS‑27 and CS‑29 aircraft, including all rotorcraft.

FLARM receives UK BGA Safety Award

FLARM has been awarded the UK BGA's Bill Scull Safety Award during AERO 2019.

HEMS BVLOS Drone with FLARM-based Detect & Avoid

Swiss HEMS-operator Rega has presented a new FLARM-equipped drone to search for missing persons.

10,000th PowerFLARM sold

The 10,000th PowerFLARM system has been delivered to a UK customer.

GPS Week Rollover

GPS Week Rollover

New 2019 Obstacle Data Available

New 2019 Obstacle Data Available

Fully-automated long-range UAV flights

Fully-automated long-range UAV flights

XC Tracer II for paragliders available with FLARM

FLARM has partnered with XC Tracer to bring affordable collision avoidance to paragliding.

FLARM and Aerobits offer miniaturized solutions for UAV and UTM

FLARM and Aerobits partner up to offer miniaturized solutions for UAV and UTM

Swisscom Tests Smart Airspace Management for Drones Based on LTE and FLARM

Swisscom Tests Smart Airspace Management for Drones Based on their LTE Network and FLARM

Learning Series: Basel Flight School

New Learning Series: Basel Flight School

SESAR: ADS-B and other surveillance implementation status in Europe

ADS-B and other means of surveillance implementation status in Europe, as seen from SESAR

Garmin TIS and Audio Out feature licenses to be removed

Garmin TIS and Audio Out feature licenses to be removed

FLARM and uAvionix to Create Electronic Conspicuity Solutions for Manned and Unmanned Aircraft

Collaboration with uAvionix on Electronic Conspicuity solutions for GA and UAV

FLARM instrumental in many accident investigations

FLARM is instrumental in many accident investigations

FLARM and Swiss Post are creating safe and efficient drone transport over Switzerland

FLARM and Swiss Post are creating safe and efficient drone transport over Switzerland

Commercial BVLOS Drone Service uses FLARM for Traffic Avoidance

Drone transport in the Swiss capital city have started between two hospitals. All drones equipped with FLARM.

FlarmNet is undergoing maintenance

FlarmNet is undergoing maintenance

New customer portal available

The new customer portal has been released

Open FLARM UAS eID Standard published

Open FLARM UAS eID Standard published

MicroPilot and FLARM’s Autonomous Sense & Avoid System

MicroPilot and FLARM’s Autonomous Sense & Avoid System

World’s first regular and commercial drone transport inside a city, using FLARM

World's first regular and commercial drone transport inside a city, using FLARM

Matternet/Mercedes Transport Drones over Zurich City Equipped with FLARM

Matternet/Mercedes Transport Drones over Zurich City Equipped with FLARM

Using a camera to spot and track drones and aircraft

Using a camera to spot and track drones and aircraft

FLARM Firmware v6.40 released

Firmware version 6.40 has been released for all FLARM devices.

FLARM also market leader for UAV

FLARM now also market leader for UAV

Firmware Update 6.08/6.09 Released

Firmware Update 6.08/6.09 Released

FLARM, a must-have in aircraft cockpits

FLARM, a must-have in aircraft cockpits

Transport Canada recommends PowerFLARM

Transport Canada recommends PowerFLARM in its latest Aviation Safety Letter.

Statement by FLARM Technology about recent unsolicited emails

Statement about recent unsolicited email messages from a "Herbert Khum"

New external FLARM antenna available

A new external FLARM antenna is available for purchase.

PowerFLARM MCA approved by EASA

EASA has formally approved PowerFLARM to be installed in gliders and powered airplanes.

Collision avoidance for GA discussed by UK CAA

UK CAA has published an article about the importance of technical assistance to see-and-avoid in GA.

Soaring Society of America (SSA) strongly recommends FLARM in lieu of ADS-B Out

Soaring Society of America (SSA) strongly recommends FLARM in lieu of ADS-B Out.

White paper on FLARM system design and compatibility

An updated white paper on FLARM system design and compatibility has been published.

Searching for missing aircraft (SAR)

The Segelfliegen Magazine discusses in the editorial and an interview how Search & Rescue (SAR) processes operate and how they can be improved.

UK Nationals article

New FLARM article from the UK Nationals.

FLARM installed in a Super Constellation

SkyNews.ch has published an interesting story about the FLARM installation in a Super Constellation aircraft.

French Gliding Federation bases SAR strategy on FLARM

The French Gliding Federation is cooperating with FLARM Technology and the French Rescue Coordination Centre to find missing aircraft faster.

Open Glider Network and privacy

Segelfliegen magazin has published an article about privacy and legal issues surrounding OGN.

FLARM wins aerokurier Innovation Award

During AERO 2015, FLARM was awarded the prestigious aerokurier Innovation Award in the Avionics category.

Glider tracking

Glider tracking with FLARM covered by Gliding International

Omega tau podcasts about FLARM

Omega tau, the leading podcast producer for scientific and engineering content, has published two podcasts about FLARM.

FLARM Firmware Update

Mandatory firmware update to all FLARM devices has been released

Open Glider Network (OGN)

Segelfliegen magazin has published an article about the Open Glider Network (OGN).

Press release: Scheduled and mandatory firmware update to all FLARM and PowerFLARM devices; New TrackingServer

Mandatory firmware update!

FFVV article about FLARM

The French Gliding Federation, FFVV, has published an article about best practice FLARM use.

Royal Air Force (UK) fitted with FLARM

Royal Air Force fitted with FLARM

Press release: FLARM announces Daniel Hoffmann as General Manager

FLARM announces Daniel Hoffmann as General Manager

FLARM mandatory in France

FLARM mandatory in France

Scoping improvements to “See and Avoid” for General Aviation initiated

Scoping improvements to "See and Avoid" for GA

FLARM awarded at AERO 2012

FLARM awarded at AERO 2012

End of support for old F4 and F5 devices; obstacle data at cost

End of support for F4 and F5 devices

Gerhard Wesp joins FLARM development team

Gerhard Wesp joins FLARM development team

FLARM Update 2011

FLARM Update 2011

Swiss Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) recommends FLARM

AAIB recommends FLARM

Christian Dobler joins the FLARM development team

Christian Dobler joins FLARM

IGC refers looking into long-term air-to-air standard to FAI

IGC refers looking into long-term air-to-air standard to FAI

Flarm proposes alternative to IGC Plenary

Flarm proposes alternative to IGC Plenary

No agreement reached between FLARM and DSX

No agreement reached between FLARM and DSX

FLARM and DSX involved in compatibility discussions

FLARM and DSX involved in compatibility discussions