Implementing Mode 5 IFF Transponders Into Unmanned Aircraft Systems: What To Know

Manned aircraft worldwide have implemented NATO's requirement for Mode 5 Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) transponders using traditionally sized transponders. However, for unmanned aircraft, down to class 2, the challenges of smaller UAV airframes require new solutions and long-term thinking for a successful Mode 5 IFF transponder implementation. The minimum specifications for Mode 5 IFF [...]