Press Release: Flight inspection by DFS Aviation Services GmbH within the scope of the type examination successfully completed

On October 22, the transponder-based system for on-demand nighttime aircraft detection from Light:Guard GmbH successfully passed another milestone in the type examination with the final flight inspection. The test was carried out on the basis of the General Administrative Regulation for the Marking of Aviation Obstacles of April 20, 2020. The type certificate is now expected shortly.

Light:Guard GmbH takes over transponder-based ADLS tasks from Quantec Sensors

“From a technical, organizational and personnel point of view, we are already excellently positioned to implement our ADLS projects,” says Yvonne Mosler, who has been managing Light:Guard GmbH together with Willi Lehmann since October 1. She points out the commitment of the sister company, Quantec Sensors GmbH: “The multilateral ADLS system of Light:Guard GmbH is not least based on the know-how of Quantec Sensors GmbH, a pioneer in the field of ADLS systems.”

Quantec Sensors GmbH is currently focusing on the following areas: checking infrastructure for ADLS suitability, upgrading and networking lighting systems, and integrating them into the ADLS system. In cooperation with its sister company, Light:Guard GmbH provides its interface (LCU) for integrating the ADLS signals. It installs the transponder receivers, puts them into operation and provides signals from its nationwide detection network according to the principle of a telecommunications service provider.

Deadline June 30, 2021

Willi Lehmann, managing director of Light:Guard GmbH, reminds us of the ambitious goal of equipping all relevant wind turbines in Germany with ADLS systems by June 30, 2021. “In view of this,” says Willi Lehmann, ”the successful flight demonstrated that now is the right moment to join us in tackling the challenges ahead and implementing them on time.”