Garmin® introduces another unique, cost-effective solution to ADS-B Out for general aviation

GDL ® 82 is an economical, easy-to-install, rule-compliant ADS-B Out solution for thousands of aircraft

Garmin International, Inc. a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), today
announced the GDL 82 Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B)
datalink, the latest addition to the most comprehensive line-up of
certified ADS-B solutions available from Garmin. The GDL 82 is a small,
lightweight Universal Access Transceiver (UAT) with built-in GPS that
uniquely integrates with the aircraft’s existing transponder and
transponder antenna. This new, patent-pending installation design allows
for a streamlined installation. For aircraft owners looking for a
turnkey solution to satisfy the requirements of ADS-B Out in the most
economical manner, the GDL 82 is a straightforward path to meet
regulatory requirements.

“Garmin is the market leader in installed ADS-B solutions and with the
GDL 82, we’re excited to give customers another budget-friendly and
straightforward path to compliance that is quick and easy to install,”
said Carl Wolf, Garmin vice president of aviation sales and marketing.
“With 29 months left to meet the requirements of ADS-B Out and the
steadily increasing backlog of ADS-B installations at many avionics
shops, we’re committed to providing our customers with solutions that
are backed by our well-established lineage in ADS-B and superior product
quality that pilots have come to know and expect from Garmin.”

Becoming rule-compliant and avoiding the cost of modifying the existing
aircraft panel is important to many aircraft owners. The GDL 82 provides
pilots with a minimally intrusive ADS-B Out solution that doesn’t
require any panel modifications. Installation is quick and easy because
the GDL 82 boasts a patent-pending installation design, which is
installed in-line with the aircraft’s existing transponder wiring and
antenna to transmit the necessary ADS-B Out information.

The GDL 82 also contains AutoSquawk interrogation technology, which
interfaces with most Mode C general aviation transponders to synchronize
the squawk code between the transponder and the GDL 82, eliminating the
need to install a separate dedicated UAT control panel. This technology
eases the burden of manually keeping two squawk codes in sync while in
flight, reducing pilot workload.

The GDL 82 broadcasts on the 978 MHz frequency, providing a
rule-compliant ADS-B Out solution for aircraft operating below 18,000
feet in the United States. The WAAS GPS receiver that is required for
ADS-B compliance is built-in and offers additional cost-savings for
aircraft owners without an existing WAAS GPS on board their aircraft.
For thousands of aircraft owners, the GDL 82 is a comprehensive solution
that meets regulatory requirements and provides pilots with a simple
upgrade path to achieve ADS-B Out.

Pilots who already utilize an ADS-B In receiver such as the GDL 52, GDL
39/GDL 39 3D and Stratus line of portable solutions can receive
additional benefits as the GDL 82 compliments many existing products on
the market. With ADS-B Out participation, pilots using these products
have access to a more comprehensive ADS-B In traffic picture, resulting
in improved situational awareness.

The GDL 82, which includes a WAAS antenna and installation kit is
expected to be certified and available in Q4 2017 for an expected street
price of $1,795. To learn more, visit the Garmin exhibit at EAA
AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, July 24-30, 2017. For additional
information regarding the most comprehensive ADS-B solutions on the
market, visit www.garmin.com/ads-b
or contact a Garmin Authorized Dealer.

Garmin’s aviation business segment is a leading provider of solutions to
OEM, aftermarket, military and government customers. Garmin’s portfolio
includes navigation, communication, flight control, hazard avoidance, an
expansive suite of ADS-B solutions and other products and services that
are known for innovation, reliability, and value. For more information
about Garmin’s full line of avionics, go to www.garmin.com/aviation.

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Garmin International Inc.Jessica Koss, 913-397-8200 [email protected]