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User Guide
UAV-1008943-001
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  • Page 1 User Guide UAV-1008943-001 REV A...

  • Page 2: Copyright / Disclaimer

    The following required statement from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) applies to United States based entities with the exception of direct sales to the U.S. Government and units directly exported by uAvionix: This device has not been authorized as required by the rules of the Federal Communications Commission.

  • Page 3: Revision History

    2 Revision History Revision Date Comments 5/7/2025 Initial release UAV-1008943-001 REV A...

  • Page 4: Limited Warranty

    4 LIMITED WARRANTY uAvionix skyAlert products are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for two years from purchase. For the duration of the warranty period, uAvionix, at its sole option, will repair or replace any product which fails under normal use.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    12.2 ................. 14 ONNECTING TO SKY LERT 12.3 ALRT C ..................15 ONFIGURATION 13 SKYALERT CONNECTION AND NETWORK SETTINGS ........18 13.1 (SSID) ..................18 ETWORK 13.2 ..............18 OW TO CHANGE THE NETWORK NAME (SSID): ............18 O CHANGE THE WIRELESS NETWORK NAME 13.3...
  • Page 6 15.3 ....................22 IRMWARE 16 BATTERY ........................24 UAV-1008943-001 REV A...

  • Page 7: Introduction To Skyalert

    6 Introduction to skyAlert 6.1 System Description skyAlert is a rugged, wearable ADS-B detection and alerting system that enhances airspace awareness for UAS pilots operating in the field. By detecting cooperative aircraft via ADS-B on both 978 and 1090 MHz frequencies, skyAlert provides real-time audible and visual alerts when crewed aircraft approach within a configurable proximity.

  • Page 8: What's In The Box

    7 What’s in the box? 1. SkyAlert. 2. USB to USB-C charging cable. 3. Quick Start Guide. 4. Soft sided case with foam insert. 5. RAM® Universal Belt & Visor Clip. UAV-1008943-001 REV A...

  • Page 9: Features

    The belt clip holder can hold any RAM cradle that utilizes the diamond plate hole pattern as an attachment point. Follow the steps below to attach the skyAlert device to the RAM mount clip: 1.

  • Page 10: Technical Specifications

    9 Technical Specifications Name Part Number skyAlert UAV-1008899-001 ADS-B Detection Frequencies 978 and 1090 MHz Alerts Audible Loud recurring beep Visual Trigger User configurable Default (1,000 ft, 1 mile) Parameter Value Input Voltage Size 64.6 x 40.18 x 92.6 mm...

  • Page 11: Mechanical Specifications

    10 Mechanical Specifications Figure 1: skyAlert Mechanical Specifications UAV-1008943-001 REV A...

  • Page 12: User Interface

    11 User Interface 11.1 Controls, Lights and Alerts Specifications Powering On Press the power button for at least one second to turn it on and all LEDs will become illuminated. Powering Off Press the power button for at least one second to turn off and all LEDs will turn off.
  • Page 13 Table 1: LED Indicator Guide LED Color ADS-B ALRT ---- ---- Battery Charging Good coverage All Clear Good Fix Battery Good > 30% (at least 2 UAT uplink towers) Marginal Warning Bad Fix Battery Low < 30% Coverage (aircraft within (at least 1 UAT double the altitude uplink tower)

  • Page 14: Equipment Assembly And Configuration

    12 Equipment Assembly and Configuration 12.1 No Assembly or Installation Required skyAlert is a wearable device that can be charged up and attached to your clothing with the provided RAM clip. No other assembly or installation is required. 12.2 Connecting to skyAlert 1.

  • Page 15: Alrt Configuration

    First make sure your device (i.e. smartphone, tablet) is connected to the skyAlert_XXXX Wi-Fi network. Open a web browser to navigate the steps below: 1. The main page (http://192.168.4.1/) highlights skyAlert identification information along with a link to the settings page (http://192.168.4.1/settings). Click the "Settings" link.
  • Page 16 2. The "Settings" page will load and there will be a note at the top stating "Settings loaded." On the settings page, you may change the traffic proximity alarm range, altitude, and volume, Wi-Fi network name settings, or the LED brightness. UAV-1008943-001 REV A...
  • Page 17 3. Once the settings are configured, click the large "Save" button at the bottom of the page. Once saved, confirmation will be displayed. • NOTE: Below the “Save” button, you can reset to default settings. UAV-1008943-001 REV A...

  • Page 18: Skyalert Connection And Network Settings

    4. Once complete, reboot skyAlert for the changes to take effect. 13.3 How to hide the SSID broadcast If you don’t want skyAlert to broadcast its network for all devices to see, you can disable the SSID broadcast. Disabling the SSID broadcast hides the network from devices that have not yet connected to skyAlert.

  • Page 19: Skyalert Remote Pilot's Guide

    5. Tap “Save.” 6. Restart skyAlert by holding the power button for one second to power it off. 7. Open your device (i.e. smartphone, tablet) settings app 8. Select Wi-Fi settings and connect to skyAlert using the new passcode. If you’re unable to connect to skyAlert with WPA2 security enabled,...

  • Page 20: Firmware Update Procedure

    15.1 Configuration Setup Configuration of skyAlert is accomplished by logging on to the device directly from a computer or mobile device using the skyAlert internal Wi-Fi hotspot. No additional application is necessary. The following are procedures for updating the skyAlert firmware. You may be provided with one or two files to update, corresponding to the procedures below.

  • Page 21: Update Transceiver Software

    2. Open any browser on your computer/mobile device that is connected to your skyAlert via the Wi-Fi link and type in http://192.168.4.1 The following landing page should load and will display skyAlert status: 15.2 Update Transceiver Software Follow this procedure if you are given Transceiver Software (*.uav) update file.
  • Page 22 (.uav). Select it and click “Update.” 3. The system will update. 4. When complete, the following screen will appear: 5. Manually power off skyAlert, then power back on to reboot. 15.3 Wi-Fi Firmware Follow these instructions if you are given Wi-Fi update firmware (*bin).
  • Page 23 Select it and click “Update.” 5. The system will update. 6. When complete, go back to the main page to confirm both ADS-B and Wi-Fi versions match the files delivered. 7. Manually power off skyAlert, then power back on to reboot. UAV-1008943-001 REV A...
  • Page 24 USB 5V (volt) 2A (amp) chargers. skyAlert will not charge if connected to a charger that delivers more power than it is designed to accept. When charging, the skyAlert power light is illuminated blue.
  • Page 25 300 Pine Needle Lane. Bigfork, MT. USA 59911 © 2025 uAvionix, Inc. All rights reserved. UAV-1008943-001 REV A...

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