Aviation & Aerospace
Aviation & UAV GNSS Antennas
Lightweight multi-frequency antennas for manned aircraft, unmanned systems, and missile-borne platforms. Strip and circular form factors starting at 100 g, IP67 sealed, with custom colors and PA-integrated one-line variants available.
Application Overview
Why Airborne Antennas Demand a Different Design Mindset
Airborne platforms constrain antenna design in ways that commercial applications never do: weight budgets measured in grams, aerodynamic envelopes that rule out tall radomes, vibration profiles that stress mechanical joints, and EMC environments crowded with onboard radios. GNSource aviation antennas are engineered from the signal chain outward for these constraints — compact multi-arm helical elements, conformal or low-profile housings, and integrated filtering to reject in-band and adjacent-band interference.
Strip-shaped TDXL-GA04 and circular TDXL-GA05 anchor the aviation line at around 240 g, while lightweight LCA-series models drop below 120 g with the same multi-constellation coverage. For missile-borne and launch-survivable applications, the TDXL-DZ2001 delivers dual-band BDS B1 + GPS L1 reception in a 52 × 39 × 10.5 mm conformal package. Integrated Tx/Rx variants (GA04D, GA05D) combine navigation reception with BDS short-message transmission through a single one-line feed.
Every airborne model is IP67, operates from -40 °C to +85 °C, and can be delivered in army-green or customer-specified RAL colors. Electrical customization — frequency tuning, LNA gain selection, connector substitution — is standard; our engineering team is used to working from platform mechanical drawings rather than from a catalog.
Key Specifications to Consider
Weight
Aviation budgets are counted in grams — 100–240 g typical.
Form Factor
Strip, circular, conformal, or missile-launch-survivable packages.
Multi-Constellation
BDS + GPS + GLONASS + Galileo coverage is standard.
IP Rating & Temperature
IP67 and -40 °C to +85 °C across the line.
PA-Integrated Options
One-line Tx+Rx variants reduce feeder weight on UAV platforms.
Product Catalog
Aviation & UAV Models
13 models in this category. Click Request Quote on any row to pre-fill the inquiry form.
| Model | Type | Frequencies | Key Specs | Form Factor | Action | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | TDXL-GA04 | Strip Aviation | BDS B1/B2/B3, GPS L1/L2, GLONASS G1/G2, Galileo E1/E5b | 35dB LNA · IP67 · Multi-constellation · Pre-filter anti-interference | Strip · 240g · TNC-K | |
 | TDXL-GA05 | Circular Aviation | BDS B1/B2/B3, GPS L1/L2, GLONASS G1/G2, Galileo E1/E5b | 35dB LNA · IP67 · Wind-resistant streamlined | Circular · 240g · TNC-K | |
 | TDXL-LCA500 | Lightweight Strip | BDS B1/B2/B3, GPS L1/L2, GLONASS, Galileo | 34dB LNA · Army green option · Phase center ±5mm | Strip · 100g · TNC-K | |
 | TDXL-LCA600 | Mini Circular | BDS/GPS/GLONASS/Galileo full-band + L5 | 34dB LNA · IP67 · Compact thermal housing | Circular · 120g · SMA-K | |
| TDXL-LCA610 | Mini Circular Hardened | BDS/GPS/GLONASS/Galileo full-band + L5 | 34dB LNA · Anti-burnout 3W transient protection | Circular · 120g · SMA-K | ||
 | TDXL-LCA700 | Lightweight Circular | BDS/GPS/GLONASS/Galileo full-band | 34dB LNA · IP67 · Low-profile | Circular · 180g · TNC-K | |
 | TDXL-LCA720 | Lightweight Strip | BDS/GPS/GLONASS/Galileo full-band | 34dB LNA · IP67 · Reinforced mounting | Strip · 200g · TNC-K | |
 | TDXL-LCA710 | Lightweight Circular Aviation | BDS B1/B2/B3 · GPS L1/L2/L5 · GLONASS G1/G2 · Galileo E1/E5a/E5b | 34±2dB LNA · Peak gain ≥4dBi · Dual-freq delay ≤5ns · IP67 | Circular · 200g · TNC-K (customizable) | |
 | TDXL-LCA730 | Square Magnetic Aviation | BDS B1/B2/B3 · GPS L1/L2/L5 · GLONASS G1/G2 · Galileo E1/E5a/E5b | Magnetic mount · 34±2dB LNA · Peak gain ≥4dBi · IP67 | Square · 150g · SMA-K | |
 | TDXL-DZ2001 | Missile-Borne Dual-Band | BDS B1, GPS L1 | 35dB LNA · Conformal design · RHCP · Flight-qualified | 52×39×10.5mm · SMA-K | |
| TDXL-GGBE7I01 | Full-Band External Active | BDS B1/B2/B3, GPS L1/L2/L5, GLONASS, Galileo + L-Band | Dual-layer multi-feed · 39dB LNA · Triple-proof enclosure | Ø90mm × 21mm · 135g · TNC | ||
| TDXL-GA04D | Strip One-Line Aviation | BDS B3/B1/L/S | 38dB LNA + 5W PA integrated · Bi-directional BDS short msg | Strip · 240g · TNC-KF | ||
| TDXL-GA05D | Circular One-Line Aviation | BDS B3/L/S | 38dB LNA + 5W PA integrated · RHCP Rx / LHCP Tx | Circular · 240g · TNC-KF |
TDXL-GA04
Strip Aviation
- Frequencies
- BDS B1/B2/B3, GPS L1/L2, GLONASS G1/G2, Galileo E1/E5b
- Key Specs
- 35dB LNA · IP67 · Multi-constellation · Pre-filter anti-interference
- Form Factor
- Strip · 240g · TNC-K
TDXL-GA05
Circular Aviation
- Frequencies
- BDS B1/B2/B3, GPS L1/L2, GLONASS G1/G2, Galileo E1/E5b
- Key Specs
- 35dB LNA · IP67 · Wind-resistant streamlined
- Form Factor
- Circular · 240g · TNC-K
TDXL-LCA500
Lightweight Strip
- Frequencies
- BDS B1/B2/B3, GPS L1/L2, GLONASS, Galileo
- Key Specs
- 34dB LNA · Army green option · Phase center ±5mm
- Form Factor
- Strip · 100g · TNC-K
TDXL-LCA600
Mini Circular
- Frequencies
- BDS/GPS/GLONASS/Galileo full-band + L5
- Key Specs
- 34dB LNA · IP67 · Compact thermal housing
- Form Factor
- Circular · 120g · SMA-K
TDXL-LCA610
Mini Circular Hardened
- Frequencies
- BDS/GPS/GLONASS/Galileo full-band + L5
- Key Specs
- 34dB LNA · Anti-burnout 3W transient protection
- Form Factor
- Circular · 120g · SMA-K
TDXL-LCA700
Lightweight Circular
- Frequencies
- BDS/GPS/GLONASS/Galileo full-band
- Key Specs
- 34dB LNA · IP67 · Low-profile
- Form Factor
- Circular · 180g · TNC-K
TDXL-LCA720
Lightweight Strip
- Frequencies
- BDS/GPS/GLONASS/Galileo full-band
- Key Specs
- 34dB LNA · IP67 · Reinforced mounting
- Form Factor
- Strip · 200g · TNC-K
TDXL-LCA710
Lightweight Circular Aviation
- Frequencies
- BDS B1/B2/B3 · GPS L1/L2/L5 · GLONASS G1/G2 · Galileo E1/E5a/E5b
- Key Specs
- 34±2dB LNA · Peak gain ≥4dBi · Dual-freq delay ≤5ns · IP67
- Form Factor
- Circular · 200g · TNC-K (customizable)
TDXL-LCA730
Square Magnetic Aviation
- Frequencies
- BDS B1/B2/B3 · GPS L1/L2/L5 · GLONASS G1/G2 · Galileo E1/E5a/E5b
- Key Specs
- Magnetic mount · 34±2dB LNA · Peak gain ≥4dBi · IP67
- Form Factor
- Square · 150g · SMA-K
TDXL-DZ2001
Missile-Borne Dual-Band
- Frequencies
- BDS B1, GPS L1
- Key Specs
- 35dB LNA · Conformal design · RHCP · Flight-qualified
- Form Factor
- 52×39×10.5mm · SMA-K
TDXL-GGBE7I01
Full-Band External Active
- Frequencies
- BDS B1/B2/B3, GPS L1/L2/L5, GLONASS, Galileo + L-Band
- Key Specs
- Dual-layer multi-feed · 39dB LNA · Triple-proof enclosure
- Form Factor
- Ø90mm × 21mm · 135g · TNC
TDXL-GA04D
Strip One-Line Aviation
- Frequencies
- BDS B3/B1/L/S
- Key Specs
- 38dB LNA + 5W PA integrated · Bi-directional BDS short msg
- Form Factor
- Strip · 240g · TNC-KF
TDXL-GA05D
Circular One-Line Aviation
- Frequencies
- BDS B3/L/S
- Key Specs
- 38dB LNA + 5W PA integrated · RHCP Rx / LHCP Tx
- Form Factor
- Circular · 240g · TNC-KF
UAV-Optimized Flagship
TDXL-LCA600 — Mini Circular Full-Band for Unmanned Platforms
The TDXL-LCA600 packs full-constellation, full-band GNSS reception into a 120-gram, 59 mm-diameter circular package designed specifically for unmanned aerial systems with strict mass and envelope budgets. Multi-feed microwave composite construction delivers right-handed circular polarization and a stable ±5 mm phase center across BDS, GPS, GLONASS, and Galileo — including L5 and Galileo E5a/E5b bands. The high-temperature plastic radome protects internal circuitry through thermal insulation design, while an integrated waterproof IP67 seal handles flight-condition humidity and precipitation. Suitable for high-precision surveying drones, logistics UAVs, agricultural guidance platforms, and unmanned surface vessels.
- Operating bands
- BDS B1/B2/B3 · GPS L1/L2/L5 · GLONASS G1/G2 · Galileo E1/E5a/E5b
- Polarization
- RHCP
- Maximum gain
- ≥2.0 dBi
- Axial ratio
- ≤3 dB
- LNA gain
- 34 ± 2 dB
- Noise figure
- ≤2.0 dB
- Phase center
- ±5 mm
- Dual-frequency delay difference
- ≤5 ns
- Output VSWR
- ≤2.0
- Elevation coverage
- 360°
- Operating voltage
- 3.0–12V DC
- Current draw
- ≤45 mA
- Connector
- SMA-K
- Dimensions
- Ø59 mm × 27 mm
- Weight
- ≤120 g
- Color
- White radome / Army green base
- IP rating
- IP67
- Temperature
- -40°C to +85°C operating
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FAQ
Aviation & UAV FAQs
Typical questions on lightweight airborne integration, missile-borne variants, and military-grade color options.
What's the lightest aviation antenna in the portfolio?
TDXL-LCA500 is our lightest strip-shaped aviation antenna at approximately 100 g. For ultra-compact UAV or missile-borne use, the TDXL-DZ2001 conformal design is only 52×39×10.5 mm. Helical OEM-embedded options such as the TDXL-813M go down to 7 g for integration into weight-sensitive UAV payloads and handheld avionics.
Do you have military / army-green variants?
Yes. TDXL-LCA500 and TDXL-LCA610 are available with army-green casings, suitable for field and tactical platforms. Most LCA-family antennas support custom colors on request (RAL-matched) for platform-specific integration.
Are any antennas rated for missile-launch environments?
The TDXL-DZ2001 is a missile-borne dual-band antenna (BDS B1 + GPS L1) with conformal mounting and lightweight 52×39×10.5 mm design rated for launch loads. For airborne platforms, all LCA-series antennas meet IP67 and operate from -40 °C to +85 °C, with vibration and shock profiles matching typical manned and unmanned aviation requirements.
Can you integrate transmit power into aviation antennas?
Yes. TDXL-GA04D and TDXL-GA05D are one-line aviation antennas with power amplifier integrated (~5 W transmit), combining GNSS navigation reception and BDS short-message transmission through a single coaxial feedline — reducing installation complexity on aircraft and UAVs.
What's the typical MOQ for UAV-class applications?
LCA-series and OEM-embedded models generally have lower MOQ thresholds than defense-grade hardware, with quantity-tiered pricing for production volumes. Contact our sales team with your target model and quantity for a concrete quotation.
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