Stratus ES was built without GPS in order to provide affordable ADS-B Out to aircraft owners who have already invested in WAAS GPS. Stratus ES will make an aircraft rule-compliant when paired with any of the following navigators:
- Garmin GPS400W, GNC420W, GNS430W, GPS500W, GNC520W, GNS530W, GTN625, GTN635, GTN650, GTN725, GTN750, GNS480, CNX80 (Unit must have current SW and proper configuration)
- Avidyne IFD410, IFD440, IFD510, IFD540, IFD545, IFD550 (Unit must have current SW and proper configuration)
The Stratus ES meets demand from aircraft owners who have already equipped with WAAS GPS navigators and are looking for an affordable way to meet the 2020 mandate while utilizing their previous investments. The Stratus ES meets that demand with one of the most attractive price tags on the market.