Appareo Aviation has unveiled the Stratus 4, a portable ADS-B receiver with additional features beyond the traditional subscription-free weather and dual-band traffic, WAAS GPS receiver, and attitude and heading reference system sensors.
Like the Stratus 3, the new device integrates with a variety of electronic flight bag apps, including ForeFlight, Stratus Insight, Garmin Pilot, FlyQ, WingX Pro, and others. A touchscreen color display is a first for portable ADS-B receivers, and it includes a g-meter, flight data recorder, and Apple “Find My” integration for easy tracking in case of loss or misplacement. Users can easily replace the Stratus 4’s rechargeable battery without needing any tools.
“It’s great for pilots to have all of this reliable information in an easy-to-see and use device,” said Kris Garberg, president of Appareo Aviation. “We set out to design the most feature-rich ADS-B on the market, and the team delivered.”
EAA AirVenture visitors can get a demonstration of the Stratus 4 at Appareo’s EAA AirVenture exhibit. Deliveries of the Stratus 4 begin in September, and it retails for $849—$100 more than the Stratus 3.