Garmin GDL® 50 Portable ADS-B Receiver

147500

Providing an easy-to-use and completely portable aviation datalink, the compact GDL 50 ADS-B receiver lets you access the subscription-free ADS-B weather and traffic services available in the U.S. — all while providing GPS position, speed and altitude information as well as backup attitude reference. Better still, you can use our Connext® wireless connectivity to stream this information onto multiple Garmin aviation portables (including aera® 660, aera 796 or aera 795 series) as well as iPad® tablets and mobile devices with the Garmin Pilot™ app.

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Description

Wirelessly Link to Weather, Traffic, GPS and More

This compact ADS-B receiver connects to compatible apps and devices to display ADS-B traffic and weather1 — all while providing GPS position and backup attitude information.

  • Dual-band ADS-B “In” receiver enables display of ADS-B traffic positions.
  • Receive datalink Flight Information Service-Broadcast (FIS-B) weather in the U.S. via ADS-B.
  • Connects to the Garmin Pilot™ and ForeFlight apps as well as select aera® aviation devices via Bluetooth® technology.
  • Built-in GPS and attitude heading reference system (AHRS) provide position and backup attitude2 data.
  • Compact design with anti-skid bottom sits on aircraft glareshield.
  • Up to 8 hours of battery life via the built-in rechargeable battery.

View ADS-B Traffic

With access to 978 UAT and 1090 ES, you can receive ADS-B position reports directly from other aircraft in your vicinity. Compatible apps and devices can alert you by announcing traffic targets both audibly and visually.

Targettrend Tracking Technology

Enable compatible Garmin products to display TargetTrend — an exclusive feature that makes it easier to judge the direction and closure rate of intruding targets relative to your aircraft’s position.

View ADS-B Weather

Receive subscription-free FIS-B weather in the U.S. This includes animated graphical weather, METARs, TAFs, winds and more1.

Weather Queuing

Queue weather data even while your display is sleeping or turned off for automatic updates when the screen is back on.

GPS and Attitude Sensors

A built-in GPS receiver delivers highly accurate aircraft position data while the built-in AHRS provides backup attitude reference2 to your compatible display.

Go-Anywhere Battery

Fly up to 8 hours on a single charge, or stay connected to power via microUSB or the included 12-volt adapter cable.

Bluetooth Connectivity

Connect up to 2 Bluetooth devices simultaneously to share data with Garmin Pilot, ForeFlight or compatible aera devices.

Wired Connections

Integrate your G3X Touch™ flight display and compatible aera devices via the 18-pin connector and a data/power cable. You can also connect external GPS and ADS-B antennas.

Specification

Physical

  • Unit dimensions, WxHxD: 4.9″ x 1.3″ x 3.4″ (12.44 x 3.30 x 8.64 cm)
  • Weight: 0.75 lbs (0.34 kg)
  • Anti-slip mat (bottom of unit only)

Performance

  • Operating temperature: -20°C to +60°C (-4°F to 140°F)
  • Operating altitude: To 55,000 ft
  • Nominal operating velocity range: 0 – 800 kts (411 m/s)
  • Power input: 10 to 32 VDC, 3.5 W max.
  • Battery type: Lithium-ion rechargeable (built-in)
  • Charge temperature: Unit may not charge at extreme temperatures below 0° C (32° F) or above 32° C (90° F)
  • Typical battery operating time: 8 hours

Connections

  • 18-pin power and data connector
  • microUSB
  • ADS-B MCX antenna port
  • GPS MCX antenna port
  • Wireless Connext™ (Bluetooth®)