Dynon has added new portable avionics, including the D3 pocket panel EFIS and DRX portable dual-band ADS-B In traffic and weather receiver, the company announced today at EAA AirVenture 2018. The D3, which replaces Dynon’s D2 be available for purchase this summer, while the DRX is expected to become available this month.
“Our third-generation D3 Pocket Panel portable EFIS adds new features like synthetic vision and a touchscreen interface that customers consistently rank high on their wish lists, and all at a new lower price point. In addition to the D3 we are also introducing the DRX, a feature-rich portable ADS-B receiver at under $395,” said Robert Hamilton, Dynon president.
The D3 lists for $995 and features a portable electronic attitude indicator with a new synthetic vision display, improved brightness, and a touchscreen interface. Dynon said the D3 cockpit mounting options do not require tools and allow the D3 to be deployed within any aircraft without FAA approval.
Meanwhile, The DRX works with mobile apps including ForeFlight and FlyQ and provides in-cockpit weather products along with WAAS GPS position sent to mobile devices. The DRX also has auto-dimming status lights for night flight. Dynon said even though the device is small, it can last for a few days on a single charge.