Prepare Now for the ADS‑B In Regulations & Potential Mandates
An ADS-B In requirement is taking shape on two fronts. In Congress, the ALERT Act passed the House 396 to 10 in April 2026 and is now before the Senate Commerce Committee, where leadership is pressing to add an ADS-B In mandate the bill currently lacks.
The related ROTOR Act, which would require ADS-B In for aircraft already equipped with ADS-B Out, passed the Senate in December 2025 but failed a House vote in February 2026.
No ADS-B In mandate is final today. But the operators who equip before one lands avoid the retrofit queue that formed the last time, and ADS-B In pays for itself in situational awareness whether or not a rule arrives.
Separately, reporting indicates the FAA has directed staff to draft an ADS-B In requirement of its own as the congressional bills stall, one that would reach nearly all aircraft in civilian airspace. The agency has declined to comment and no rulemaking docket exists yet.
See where your aircraft stands.
Boost Aerial Awareness and Safety
Dual-Band Edge: 1090 MHz + 978 MHz reception ensures detection of all ADS‑B sources
TIS‑B Traffic Picture: Receives broadcast positions of nearby aircraft—including non‑compliant Out aircraft
FIS‑B Weather & NOTAMs: Continuous updates on weather fronts and operational advisories
App Compatibility
Works seamlessly with Pro Line 21, Universal Avionics, and avionics apps like ForeFlight, WingX, iFly GPS, Jeppesen
OEM Integration
- Integration partnerships with Collins Pro Line 21 and Universal Avionics.
- Multi-interface option for integration into other avionics systems includes Ethernet, RS‑232, ARINC‑429 — plugs into diverse avionics ecosystems
Retrofit Ready
TSO‑certified, compact, with STCs across dozens of airplane types — ideal for modern or legacy installs
These capabilities equip pilots with safer, smarter decision-making—especially in congested or mixed airspace.
Performance
Ensures full situational awareness—no data blind zones.
Integrated Value
- TCAS II Fusion: Enhances existing collision-avoidance systems
- Cockpit Compatibility: Integrates with your current avionics and popular apps
- Multi-protocol Support: Ethernet, RS‑232, ARINC‑429—fits your full avionics ecosystem
- Certified Retrofit Design: TSO-certified, wide-ranging STC availability—new or legacy fleet ready
Beyond Compliance
Unlike limited solutions from other OEMs, FreeFlight delivers certified, dual-band value—starting today.
Integration-First Design: Not just a receiver—FreeFlight’s dual-band solution combines traffic, TCAS, weather, app connectivity and cockpit displays in one certified package
Affordable Retrofit: Intended for easy panel integration in both new and legacy aircraft, minimizing install time and cost
Other OEMs often provide outdated single-band or software-only upgrades—costing you blind spots or compatibility issues.
FreeFlight offers plug-in, certified hardware that enhances both safety and pilot workflow, with no cockpit disruption.
Pilots flying with ADS‑B In consistently report a transformational shift in situational awareness. From avoiding near-misses to confidently navigating congested airspace, the ability to see real-time traffic and weather data in the cockpit is described as a game-changer.
Many operators who initially adopted ADS‑B Out for compliance later upgraded to ADS‑B In after experiencing firsthand how it enhances safety and decision-making. The feedback is clear: ADS‑B In isn’t just a regulatory checkbox—it’s a critical tool for proactive flight management.
Whether flying VFR or IFR, pilots value the early alerts, traffic visualization, and weather awareness that ADS‑B In provides. It’s not just about seeing—it’s about knowing, reacting, and flying smarter.
ADS‑B In isn’t just about meeting regulatory requirements. It offers:
- Real-time traffic alerts—helping pilots avoid close calls
- Situational confidence—supporting split-second decision-making
- Tangible ROI—pilots say ADS-B In is worth the investment
Advantages to upgrading now:
- Upgrade your fleet now to mitigate retrofit bottlenecks and leverage full capabilities
- Tap into broader data for smarter flight operations
- Align with upcoming regs—without cockpit compromises
ADS‑B In will become a mandate—but with FreeFlight, it’s also a performance upgrade.
Choose a solution that delivers:
- Full traffic and weather insight
- Seamless system integration
- Certification and retrofit flexibility
- Next-gen readiness for mandated compliance
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