Mission-Critical Transponders for UAVs

XP Series

Mission Proven. DoD AIMS Certified, FCC Aproved

In service for over a decade, Sagetech’s XP Series of miniature transponders deliver unmatched reliability with advanced performance in one small high-powered package.

These transponders serve as essential UAV equipment on any program and ship from stock.

​

Select from military and civil versions, and fly safer with Sagetech.

Autopilot Integration? Check.

Sagetech seamlessly flies with the leading autopilots of the world.

Click the images to view product details

XPC Series Mode C Transponders

Highest Reliability. Flight Proven

When you need ultra reliable performance at a cost-effective price, the XPC Series transponder delivers. This unit offers a host of advanced features packaged in a tiny SWaP footprint.

​

Simple. Easy. Select this model for your basic situational awareness requirements for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS).

​

Also available in a certified military version, the XPC AIMS.

Features

• Modes 3/A, C

• 1.5M+ flight hours, standard equipment in most Group 2 and Group 3 UAV programs

• Plug and play with most autopilots

• Extremely low size and weight: 3.5” x 1.8” x 0.7”, 3.5 ounces (100 grams)

• Low power: < 1W standby, 4 watts (typ), 11 watts (max)

• Designed to FAA TSO standards

• Integrated altitude encoder to 85K feet per SAE AS392c, SAE AS8003

• Performance to RTCA DO-144A

• Can be seen by TCAS

• Federally approved: XP family FCC ID: YT5XP-TR

Proven in Global Civil Applications

Police, firefighting, gliders, inspection, high altitude aircraft, commercial agriculture, and others.

XPC Series Mode C Transponders

DoD AIMS Certified Transponder

DoD AIMS Certified. Mission Proven

The Sagetech XPC AIMS transponder delivers the lowest SWaP available in a fully AIMS-certified package.

​

Ultra-reliable. Ships from stock. Put the experience of millions of mission hours to work for you to improve situational awareness.

This unit is also available in a civil version, the XPC.

Features

• Modes 3/A, C

• Certified to DoD AIMS Mark XA for guaranteed NATO interoperability

• 1.5M+ flight hours, standard equipment in most Group 2 and Group 3 UAV programs

• Plug and play with most autopilots

• Smallest size and weight: 3.5” x 1.8” x 0.7”, 3.5 ounces (100 grams) in a certified transponder

• Low power: < 1W standby, 4 watts (typ), 11 watts (max)

• Designed to FAA TSO standards

• Integrated altitude encoder to 85K feet per SAE AS392c, SAE AS8003

• Performance to RTCA DO-144A

• Can be seen by TCAS

• Federally approved: XP family FCC ID: YT5XP-TR

Proven in Global Military Applications

MEUAS III and IV, FTUAS, MTUAS, Valiant Shield, and other heritage and emerging programs

XPS Series Mode S Transponder with ADS-B

Mission Proven. Now with ADS-B

The Sagetech XPS Series transponder delivers ADS-B Out capability with the highest reliability available in a single, tiny, FCC-approved package. The XPS enables you to become visible to modern Detect-and-Avoid (DAA) systems at extended ranges, per requirements.

​

Massive functionality. Ships from stock. Put the experience of millions of mission hours to work for you to improve UAV visibility and safety.

Features

• Modes 3/A, C, S

• ADS-B Out (extended squitter) to performance standard RTCA DO-260B

• Federally approved: XP family FCC ID: YT5XP-TR

• XP transponders have amassed over 1.5 million flight hours in combat, high altitude, and other demanding flight environments

• Plug and play with most autopilots

• Serial comms:

• Proprietary protocol RS-232 up to 460.8 kbps

• Accord NexNav, NMEA RS-232, adjustable data rate

• Small size and weight: 3.5” x 1.8” x 0.7”, 3.53 ounces (100 grams)

• Low power: < 1W standby, 8 watts (typical), 14 watts (max)

• Designed to FAA TSO standards

• Integrated altitude encoder to 85K feet per SAE AS392c, SAE AS8003

• Can be seen by TCAS

• Performance to RTCA DO-181E

Proven in Global Applications

Aerostats, UAVs, and other vehicles requiring Mode S and ADS-B Out capabilities.

XPG Series Mode S Transponders

with ADS-B Out & GPS

Mission Proven. Now with ADS-B and GPS

The Sagetech XPG Series of transponders packs it all in to deliver Modes A, C, and S, ADS-B Out, plus integrated GPS functionality in a tiny, all-in-one solution.

​

This is the only transponder available in its class that can be seen by TCAS.

​

FCC-approved. Ships from stock. Put the experience of millions of mission hours to work for you to improve your UAV situational awareness.

Features

• Modes 3/A, C, S

• ADS-B Out (extended squitter) to performance standard RTCA DO-260B

• Integrated GPS

• Federally approved: XP family FCC ID: YT5XP-TR

• XP transponders have amassed over 1.5 million flight hours in combat, high altitude, and other demanding flight environments

• Optional operation with a single antenna and battery pack

• Plug and play with most autopilots

• Small size and weight: 4.0” x 1.8” x 1.0”, 5.19 ounces (147 grams)

• Low power: < 1W standby, 8 watts (typical), 14 watts (max)

• Operation at full power over full temperature range

• Designed to FAA TSO standards

• Integrated altitude encoder to 85K feet per SAE AS392c, SAE AS8003

• Can be seen by TCAS

• Performance to RTCA DO-181E

Proven in Global Applications

Aerostats, UAVs, and other vehicles requiring Mode S, GPS, and ADS-B Out capabilities

Click the images to view product details

Additional Technical Information

"How can we further assist you?"

"Please submit an online enquiry by clicking on the button below to request more information on our Sagetech Transponder solutions"