The future of SkyEcho in the USA?

Bob Youngblood

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Feb 23, 2026, 9:24:06 PMFeb 23

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As some of you know I have been promoting SkyEcho as a safety tool for glider and other platforms that are not required to have permanently installed ADSB out units. I have considerable experience with this unit and it is long overdue for approval by the FAA. SkyEcho 2, would be a game changer for sailplanes that can provide a new level of safety for potential mid air conflicts. OBTP

Bob Youngblood

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Feb 27, 2026, 7:53:53 AMFeb 27

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Does part 108 NPRM open the door for portability with ADSB out. I am a commercial drone pilot as well and part 108 could possibly open the door for SkyEcho use in gliders.

Brian Nightingale

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Feb 27, 2026, 11:05:56 AMFeb 27

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I would like to know how tats going to work myself . Bob , are you in the know on this?

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On Feb 27, 2026, at 7:53 AM, Bob Youngblood <youngbl...@gmail.com> wrote:

Does part 108 NPRM open the door for portability with ADSB out. I am a commercial drone pilot as well and part 108 could possibly open the door for SkyEcho use in gliders.

On Monday, February 23, 2026 at 9:24:06 PM UTC-5 Bob Youngblood wrote:
As some of you know I have been promoting SkyEcho as a safety tool for glider and other platforms that are not required to have permanently installed ADSB out units. I have considerable experience with this unit and it is long overdue for approval by the FAA. SkyEcho 2, would be a game changer for sailplanes that can provide a new level of safety for potential mid air conflicts. OBTP

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Bob Youngblood

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Feb 27, 2026, 2:16:11 PMFeb 27

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Having been involved with the FAA regarding NMAC's, I have sent information to the FAA and others about the need for ADSB portability that could create a greater safety awareness in all aviation aspects. If SkyEcho is being used in AU, NZ, and other countries then why not here in the USA? The main objection that has been relayed to me is that the portability aspect is not approved. This is a no brainer for glider, balloon, and other N numbered aircraft.

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