Garmin GDL Series Portable Receivers: ADS-B and SiriusXM Weather & Traffic

The Garmin GDL Series: Portable In-Flight Visibility

The Garmin GDL series revolutionizes portable situational awareness, delivering critical weather, traffic, and position data wirelessly to your electronic flight bag (EFB). The GDL 50, GDL 51, and GDL 52 are compact, easy-to-use receivers that eliminate the need for fixed installations, providing pilots with advanced visibility and confidence whether flying with an iPad, iPhone, or Garmin portable device.

Core Technology Features

• Wireless Connectivity: Utilizes Garmin Connext™ Bluetooth technology for seamless data streaming to your compatible EFB applications.
• Integrated GPS: Each unit includes an internal GPS receiver for highly accurate location tracking and moving map representation.
• Audio Output: Provides audible alerts and SiriusXM radio playback (on compatible units) directly through your headset via the auxiliary port.
• Flexible Power: Features a rechargeable lithium-ion battery for continuous operation and includes a charging port for long cross-country flights.

Choose Your GDL Receiver: ADS-B, SiriusXM, or Both

The GDL series offers three models tailored to different flight environments and information needs. Select the receiver that best provides the necessary weather and traffic services for your primary operational area:

• GDL 50 (ADS-B Solution): This dual-band receiver provides ADS-B “In” Traffic (including correlation with optional TargetTrend™) and free subscription-free ADS-B Weather (FIS-B) directly to your EFB.
• GDL 51 (SiriusXM Solution): Ideal for those who rely on satellite services. This unit delivers continuous, high-resolution SiriusXM Satellite Weather (subscription required) and optional SiriusXM Satellite Radio audio entertainment.
• GDL 52 (The Complete Solution): This flagship model combines the best of both worlds, providing both ADS-B “In” Traffic/Weather AND SiriusXM Satellite Weather/Audio in a single portable unit.

Superior Situational Awareness for Every Pilot

The versatility of the GDL series ensures a higher level of safety for every flight. Pilots using the GDL 50 or 52 benefit from comprehensive ADS-B traffic information, including the display of relative speed and direction for surrounding aircraft. Those opting for the GDL 51 or 52 gain access to nationwide, continuous SiriusXM satellite weather coverage, providing radar imagery, METARs, TAFs, and lightning information, regardless of line-of-sight to ground towers. This robust data stream, combined with the GDL’s reliable GPS positioning, makes the Garmin GDL series an essential tool for enhanced flight planning and execution.