Lightweight and easy to install, Guardian is the first truly modular cockpit avionics system, complete with the industry's highest resolution display with realistic synthetic vision. Welcome to the digital avionics revolution.
Nighthawk Flight Systems will begin delivery of its highly anticipated Guardian Avionics Suite in December 2025, with the price starting at $33,200 for a single display and $39,900 for a dual display system. The revolutionary lightweight cockpit display system will initially be available for Part 23 Class I/II, Part 22, and Experimental aircraft.
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Next Generation Cockpit Avionics System
Guardian redefines avionics, giving pilots access to an affordable cockpit system that provides features key to improved flight safety. Through a ground-up software-based design, Guardian allows individual avionics additions and upgrades while delivering information-rich high-resolution imagery for unmatched situation awareness.
Starting at $33,200, Guardian brings all navigation, communication, aircraft systems, autopilot, weather, terrain, obstacles, traffic information, and more together into one compact, simple, and customizable system.
Four pillars that set Guardian apart from everything else on the market
Guardian features a central hub called the NEST where avionics capabilities can be easily added and upgraded without a total system replacement. Individual function line replacement units (LRUs) are inserted into the NEST, which then connect seamlessly with installed equipment to share information across all functions.
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Guardian provides high-resolution 3D imagery which clearly illustrates the entire flight environment through real world synthetic vision. Our unique system combines multiple sources of visual data, from aviation charts, satellite imagery, terrain elevation, charts, obstacles, weather, traffic and more, compiling them into one crystal clear, information rich high-resolution display.
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Guardian is up to 50% lighter than current cockpit display solutions. Whether you choose a single or dual screen display solution, each display is connected to the NEST by a single cable. Additionally, the NEST can be installed anywhere in the aircraft, providing flexibility for weight and balance and maintenance, while also freeing up space behind the panel.
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Through a simplified and streamlined design with unique upgradable flexibility, the lightweight Guardian not only meets your avionics needs today; it will be upgradable well into the future. No costly instrument panel changes. No expensive aircraft modifications. No long down times. Only increased capability.
Speak with an Expert →Affordable, lightweight, very capable and customizable with the highest-resolution imagery on the market, Guardian with real world synthetic vision delivers unmatched situation awareness and flight safety.
Guardian features the world's most detailed and realistic synthetic vision, with unmatched clarity. Clear high resolution with the best daylight graphics on the market make our screens the easiest to read for superior situation awareness.
Terrain, traffic, obstacles, wires, navigational aids, cities, roads, weather, and route planning are all clearly and accurately presented in unparalleled detail.
The 11.6" and 7" displays can customize how information is displayed – split screen PFD/MFD, or full screen – with the touch of a finger. The included MCU will support two displays. An additional MCU in the NEST would support up to 4 displays of any size.
Guardian can display ADS-B In traffic and FIS-B weather, providing pilots with a complete view of the flight environment at a glance. TCAS compatible, it can track and monitor traffic, providing alerts as necessary.
A reliable all-digital Air Data Computer (ADC) and advanced technology Attitude and Heading Reference System (AHRS) integrate seamlessly with onboard systems and sensors, ensuring precise readings.
Guardian integrates with most autopilots on the market.
Guardian can be configured with full ILS/LPV/LNAV capability.
With detailed topography, terrain, wire, and obstacle databases, Guardian provides advanced terrain awareness and warning. High definition, full color imagery provides full situation awareness while visual and audible warnings alert to potential conflicts.
Powerful onboard computing ensures responsive graphics with zoom and panning. Touchscreen and familiar tactile controls offer two popular control options. Zoom in/out with the swipe of a single finger.
Guardian can clearly illustrate the aircraft's location on charts and maps while in the air and on the ground.
Full color, easy to read EIS display includes fuel, engine instruments and aircraft systems.
ForeFlight and Fly-Q connect wirelessly to Guardian to provide the aircraft flight information.
Guardian brings all navigation, communication, aircraft systems, autopilot, weather, terrain, obstacles, traffic information, and more together into one compact, simple, and customizable system.
FAR Part 23 Class I/II aircraft (under 6 passengers, under 6,000 lbs)
Part 23 Class III/IV and Part 27 aircraft
Nighthawk Flight Systems is a privately held avionics company specializing in advanced technology avionics solutions for rotary and fixed-wing aircraft. All display systems are built in our state-of-the-art facility in Vista, CA.
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