Native FLARM Hub app for Android and iOS now available

8 September, 2023

The FLARM Hub app is now available for iOS and Android devices. FLARM Hub is compatible with our Wi-Fi enabled products: PowerFLARM Fusion, Atom UAV, and Aurora. Read more about the app here.

RemoteID for Atom UAV and Aurora

18 August, 2023

Atom UAV and Aurora, our FLARM products specifically for UAS and drones, now officially comply with the RemoteID specifications according to the ASTM F3411-19 and EN 4709-002 standards. You can download the Declaration of Conformity from the our web page: Atom UAV, Aurora.

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

27 Dezember, 2022

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

29 September, 2022

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

FLARM Wins fliegermagazin Award 2022

4 Mai, 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 beim Kunstflug

7 September, 2021

Ernesto Maurer vom Fliegermusem Altenrhein erklärt im Video, warum er auf FLARM im Kunstflug nicht mehr verzichten möchte.

Segelfliegen Magazin testet PowerFLARM Fusion

6 September, 2021

Das Segelfliegen Magazin publizierte einen ausführlichen Test zu PowerFLARM Fusion in der Juli/August Ausgabe, nachzulesen unten (verlinkt mit Erlaubnis).

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

17 Juni, 2021

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.

Neue Funktionen für PowerFLARM Fusion

11 Juni, 2021

Neue Funktionen für PowerFLARM Fusion mit dem Firmware Update PowerFLARM 7.04 / Hub 1.21.

Not only manned helicopters use FLARM

10 Mai, 2021

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

A word on maintenance

29 Januar, 2021

A current case that shows the importance of maintenance.

ADS-R and TIS-B now in PowerFLARM!

14 Januar, 2021

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

Obstacle Databases 2021 released

13 Januar, 2021

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

First PowerFLARM Fusion delivered

19 November, 2020

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

Introducing PowerFLARM Fusion — Back to Simple!

5 November, 2020

PowerFLARM Fusion brings simplicity back to FLARM.

UK Department for Transport, CAA funding FLARM installations

6 Oktober, 2020

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

6 Oktober, 2020

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

5 September, 2020

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

29 August, 2020

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

31 Juli, 2020

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

24 Juli, 2020

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

10 Juni, 2020

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

18 Mai, 2020

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

7 Mai, 2020

OGN network wins EASA GA Safety Award

Fire and Rescue Services equip UAVs with FLARM

18 Februar, 2020

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

New 2020 Obstacle Databases Released

31 Januar, 2020

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

29 November, 2019

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

13 November, 2019

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

TrafficView from LXNAV certified

16 Oktober, 2019

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

13 September, 2019

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

5 September, 2019

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

3 September, 2019

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

19 August, 2019

'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

4 Juni, 2019

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

18 Mai, 2019

Camera-Based Non-Cooperative Collision Avoidance

FLARM joins Swiss U-Space Implementation Group

9 Mai, 2019

FLARM joins Swiss U-Space Implementation Group

EASA genehmigt FLARM für Hubschrauber

7 Mai, 2019

EASA genehmigt FLARM für Hubschrauber

FLARM receives UK BGA Safety Award

18 April, 2019

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

BVLOS Flugrettungs-Drohne mit FLARM-basierem Detect & Avoid

12 April, 2019

BVLOS Flugrettungs-Drohne mit FLARM-basierem Detect & Avoid

10’000. PowerFLARM verkauft

7 März, 2019

10'000. PowerFLARM verkauft

GPS Week Rollover

11 Februar, 2019

GPS Week Rollover

Neue 2019er Hindernisdaten verfügbar

31 Januar, 2019

Neue 2019er Hindernisdaten verfügbar

Fully-automated long-range UAV flights

7 Januar, 2019

Fully-automated long-range UAV flights

XC Tracer II for paragliders available with FLARM

10 November, 2018

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

FLARM and Aerobits offer miniaturized solutions for UAV and UTM

6 Oktober, 2018

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

3 Oktober, 2018

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

Learning Series: Basel Flight School

27 September, 2018

New Learning Series: Basel Flight School

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

31 August, 2018

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

30 August, 2018

Garmin TIS and Audio Out feature licenses to be removed

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

28 August, 2018

Collaboration with uAvionix on Electronic Conspicuity solutions for GA and UAV

FLARM als Hilfsmittel bei Untersuchungen von Flugunfällen

8 August, 2018

FLARM als Hilfsmittel bei Untersuchungen von Flugunfällen

SRF: FLARM hilft die Schweizerische Post, Drohnen sicher zu betrieben

26 Juni, 2018

SRF: FLARM hilft die Schweizerische Post, Drohnen sicher zu betrieben

Commercial BVLOS Drone Service uses FLARM for Traffic Avoidance

5 Juni, 2018

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

FlarmNet is undergoing maintenance

28 Mai, 2018

FlarmNet is undergoing maintenance

Neues Kundenportal online

7 Mai, 2018

Neues Kundenportal online

Open FLARM UAS eID Standard published

25 April, 2018

Open FLARM UAS eID Standard published

MicroPilot und FLARM’s System zum automatischen Ausweichen

3 November, 2017

MicroPilot und FLARM’s System zum automatischen Ausweichen

Weltweit erster regelmässiger und kommerzieller Drohnentransport, natürlich mit FLARM

4 Oktober, 2017

Weltweit erster regelmässiger und kommerzieller Drohnentransport, natürlich mit FLARM

Matternet/Mercedes Transportdrohnen über der Stadt Zürich mit FLARM

28 September, 2017

Matternet/Mercedes Transportdrohnen über der Stadt Zürich mit FLARM

Firmware Update 6.40 verfügbar

28 August, 2017

Firmware Version 6.40 ist ab sofort für alle FLARM Geräte verfügbar.

FLARM auch Marktführer bei Drohnen

4 August, 2017

FLARM neu auch Marktführer bei Drohnen

Firmware Update 6.08/6.09 verfügbar

17 März, 2017

Firmware Update 6.08/6.09 verfügbar

FLARM-Varianten im Motorflug-Cockpit

16 März, 2017

FLARM-Varianten im Motorflugcockpit

Transport Canada empfiehlt PowerFLARM

10 Juni, 2016

Transport Canada empfiehlt PowerFLARM

Stellungnahme von FLARM Technology zu unaufgeforderten Emails

4 März, 2016

Stellungnahme bezüglich unaufgeforderten Emails eines "Herbert Khum"

Neue externe Antenne verfügbar

27 November, 2015

Neue externe Antenne verfügbar

PowerFLARM MCA durch EASA bewilligt

27 November, 2015

EASA hat PowerFLARM Einbauten in Segel-und Motorflugzeuge zugelassen.

Kollisionsvermeidung in der Allgemeinen Luftfahrt (GA), aus der Sicht der UK CAA

11 September, 2015

Clued Up, das halbjährliche Magazin der britischen Luftfahrtbehörde CAA, berichtet über FLARM.

Segelflugverband der USA (SSA) empfiehlt FLARM statt ADS-B Out

11 September, 2015

Segelflugverband der USA (SSA) empfiehlt FLARM statt ADS-B Out.

Dokument Systemdesign und Kompatibilität

9 September, 2015

Das Dokument über Systemdesign und Kompatibilität wurde aktualisiert.

Die Suche nach vermissten Flugzeugen (SAR)

28 August, 2015

Das Segelfliegen Magazin beleuchtet in einem Editorial und einem Interview, wie heute Search & Rescue Prozesse konkret ablaufen und was verbessert werden kann.

Bericht über die UK Nationals

18 August, 2015

Bericht über die UK Nationals

FLARM fliegt in der Super Constellation

15 Mai, 2015

SkyNews.ch hat einen lesenswerten Beitrag Beitrag über FLARM in der Super Constellation verfasst.

FLARM-basierte Search&Rescue Strategie des französischen Segelflug-Verbands

13 Mai, 2015

Der Französische Segelflugverband FFVV arbeitet mit FLARM Technology und der Französischen Rettungsleitstelle zusammen, um vermisste Flugzeuge schneller zu finden.

Open Glider Network und der Datenschutz

1 Mai, 2015

Das Magazin Segelfliegen hat einen Artikel über rechtliche Aspekte und Datenschutz im Zusammenhang mit dem Open Glider Network (OGN) veröffentlicht.

FLARM gewinnt AeroKurier Innovationspreis

29 April, 2015

Anlässlich der AERO 2015 hat FLARM den begehrten AeroKurier Innovationspreis für Avionik erhalten.

Flugverfolgung von Segelflugzeugen

24 März, 2015

Gliding International hat einen Artikel über Flugverfolgung mit FLARM publiziert.

Omega tau Podcast über FLARM

21 März, 2015

Omega tau, ein führender Podcast für Wissenschaft und Technik, bietet zwei Podcasts über FLARM an.

FLARM Firmware Update

18 März, 2015

Obligatorische Aktualisierung für alle FLARM Geräte verfügbar

Open Glider Network (OGN)

31 Januar, 2015

Interessanter Artikel zum Open Glider Network (OGN).

Pressemitteilung: Pflichtupdate für alle FLARM und PowerFLARM Geräte; Neuer TrackingServer

28 Januar, 2015

Pflichtupdate für FLARM!

FFVV Bericht zu FLARM

22 Januar, 2015

Der Französische Segelflugverband FFVV hat einen Bericht veröffentlicht, wie mit FLARM umzugehen ist.

Royal Air Force (GB) mit FLARM ausgerüstet

12 September, 2014

Royal Air Force mit FLARM ausgerüstet

Pressemitteilung: FLARM gibt bekannt, dass Daniel Hoffmann Geschäftsführer wird

17 Februar, 2014

FLARM gibt bekannt, dass Daniel Hoffmann Geschäftsführer wird

FLARM vorgeschrieben in Frankreich

9 Juli, 2013

FLARM vorgeschrieben in Frankreich

Scoping-Verbesserungen zum „Sehen und Vermeiden“ für die allgemeine Luftfahrt initiiert

22 Juni, 2012

Scoping-Verbesserung zum "Sehen und Vermeiden" für die GA (allgemeine Luftfahrt)

FLARM hat Fliegermagazin Award gewonnen

23 April, 2012

FLARM hat Fliegermagazin Award gewonnen

Support für alte Geräte der Seriennummer F4 und F5; neu kostenpflichtige Hindernisdaten

13 April, 2012

Support für alte Geräte der Seriennummer F4 und F5

Gerhard Wesp verstärkt FLARM Entwicklungsteam

1 September, 2011

Gerhard Wesp verstärkt FLARM Entwicklungsteam

FLARM Update 2011

22 Februar, 2011

FLARM Update 2011

Die Schweizerische Sicherheitsuntersuchungsstelle (SUST) empfiehlt FLARM

8 Dezember, 2010

SUST empfiehlt FLARM

Christian Dobler verstärkt FLARM Entwicklungsteam

14 Juni, 2010

Christian Dobler verstärkt FLARM

IGC beauftragt FAI mit Abklärungen über möglichen Kommunikationsstandard

20 März, 2008

IGC beauftragt FAI mit Abklärungen über möglichen Kommunikationsstandard

Flarm macht Alternativvorschlag für die IGC-Jahresversammlung

21 Februar, 2008

Flarm macht Alternativvorschlag für die IGC-Jahresversammlung

Gespräche zwischen FLARM und DSX gescheitert

15 Januar, 2008

Gespräche zwischen FLARM und DSX gescheitert

FLARM und DSX führen Gespräche über Kompatibilität

21 Dezember, 2007

FLARM und DSX führen Gespräche über Kompatibilität