Which devices are eligible for the subsidy?

Only two brands have an agreement with the FOCA to date: Skytraxx (Skytraxx 5, Skytraxx 5 mini) and XC Tracer (Maxx III, Mini V). The discontinued Skytraxx 4.0 and XC Tracer Maxx II are not concerned. No other brand is currently eligible.

How do I submit my application?

You submit your application yourself, after purchase, on variosubvention.ch — the portal managed by Fly Over / XC Tracer in partnership with the FOCA. This is not something FlyVisible does on your behalf, but your FlyVisible purchase invoice serves as supporting evidence.

What is the amount of the subsidy?

Approximately CHF 72.- per device, subject to approval of the application by the FOCA. Payment occurs the year following submission (2027 for 2026 applications); no precise date within the year is communicated by the official portal.

What conditions must I meet?

Never having submitted an application before, nor for this specific device; being domiciled in Switzerland; having purchased the device in Switzerland with an invoice dated 2026; holding an SHV/FSVL license (student pilots may only submit their application after obtaining their license, with the invoice being valid for up to 24 months).

Until when can I submit my application?

The official portal does not publish a precise deadline to date — check the deadline currently in effect directly on variosubvention.ch before submitting your application. The program is renewed each year; a purchase made in 2027 will fall under a separate "Variosubvention 2027" cycle.

Federal subsidy for an ADS-L device: how it works

The Confederation provides financial support for the purchase of certain ADS-L compatible devices, as part of the federal electronic conspicuity program (E-Conspicuity / FASST-CH). Concretely, this support currently takes the form of a specific program, active as of now: the Variosubvention 2026.

The principle

The FOCA has communicated in writing an indicative timeline for electronic conspicuity (ADS-L): stakeholder consultation at the end of 2026, publication of the requirement mid-2027, a one-year transition period, then entry into force targeted for mid-2028 for crewed aircraft flying VFR in airspace classes G and E (paragliding is concerned) — a timeline that the FOCA itself presents as subject to the uncertainties of the legislative process. To support this transition, the Confederation partially finances the purchase of ADS-L compatible devices — but only for brands that have concluded an agreement with the FOCA.

Which devices are concerned

To date, only two brands are eligible:

Skytraxx — Skytraxx 5 and Skytraxx 5 mini (the discontinued Skytraxx 4.0 is not concerned)
XC Tracer — Maxx III and Mini V (the discontinued Maxx II is not concerned)

You can recognize them on our store by the "Subvention 2026 éligible" badge. No other brand in the catalog (Skydrop, Syride, AIR³, AVIONIX, STODEUS…) currently has a FOCA agreement — we update this page as soon as a change is confirmed.

How to submit an application

Contrary to what one might think, the process does not go through the seller: it is you, as a pilot, who submits your application directly on variosubvention.ch, the portal managed by Fly Over / XC Tracer in partnership with the FOCA.

You will need:

Your 2026 purchase invoice (the one FlyVisible provided you)
A copy of your SHV/FSVL license (downloadable from your SHV account, not your membership card)
The FANET number of your device (device menu > Extras > Device status)
Your IBAN

Conditions to meet (all cumulative)

You have never submitted an application for a subsidy before
No application has ever been submitted for this specific device
You are domiciled in Switzerland
The device was purchased in Switzerland
The invoice is dated 2026 (max. 24 months for a student pilot who has just obtained their license)
You hold an SHV/FSVL license

Amount and timeline

Amount: approximately CHF 72.- per device, subject to approval of the application by the FOCA
Submission deadline: no precise deadline is published on the official portal to date — check the deadline currently in effect directly on variosubvention.ch before submitting your application
Payment: the year following submission (2027 for a 2026 purchase), once reimbursement from the FOCA has been obtained by Fly Over / XC Tracer; no precise date within the year is communicated

The program is renewed each free flight school year: a purchase made in 2027 will fall under a separate "Variosubvention 2027" cycle, whose precise terms will be republished in due course.

What this concretely changes for a paraglider pilot

Buy a Skytraxx 5, Skytraxx 5 mini, XC Tracer Maxx III or Mini V to be eligible as of today.
Keep your FlyVisible purchase invoice — it is the only proof of purchase required.
Submit your application yourself on variosubvention.ch, checking the deadline currently in effect on the portal (not published to date) for a 2026 purchase.
Only one application per pilot and per device: the subsidy cannot be requested again.

For the complete regulatory context (timeline, aircraft concerned, technologies), see our page ADS-L in Switzerland.

Choosing an eligible device

Our configurator and our guide which ADS-L device to choose? help you compare the Skytraxx and XC Tracer models eligible for the subsidy with the rest of the catalog.

Sources

variosubvention.ch — official application portal, Fly Over / XC Tracer in partnership with the FOCA
SHV/FSVL — Electronic conspicuity: subsidy for devices equipped with ADS-L (27.07.2026)
BAZL/FOCA — Gleitschirme, Deltasegler, Starrflügel-Hängegleiter, Elektro-Hängegleiter (FASST-CH)
FAQ FASST-CH — FOCA
FOCA — FASST-CH technical recommendation

The information on this page reflects the status of the Variosubvention 2026 program as observed on 23.09.2026. The precise terms (final amount, eligible brands, deadlines) are set by the FOCA and may change: always check the up-to-date information on variosubvention.ch before any purchase or application submission.