RemoteID Module is a low-cost, small-size, and light-weight module that broadcasts information about UAVs in flight through WiFi and Bluetooth. It supports both CAN and serial protocols. It is a FCC and CE-approved radio module.
The products run open-source firmware (ArduRemoteID) and provides a so-called standard Remote ID solution, primarily target drone manufacturers & system integrators.
Note: This product is designed for the Standard Remote ID Solution, primarily targeting drone manufacturers and system integrators, as you need to do your own approval process at the FAA (DoC submission) if you are in the USA. For the most accurate and latest information related to this topic, please refer to the official governance website of your country.
Specification
- Radio module:
- Firmware:
- ArduRemoteID (https://github.com/ArduPilot/ArduRemoteID).
- Supports upgrading firmware via the web interface (“OTA”)
- Supported in PX4 & Ardupilot (More Info)
- Protocol: CAN & Serial
- Interface:
- 1x JST GH 4-pin CAN (CAN) port
- 1x JST GH 6-pin TELEM (UART) port
- Antenna Connector type:
- On CNC Case: SMA connector
- On PCB: IPEX Connector
- Range: > 5km detection range*
- Power: 5V supplied from TELEM or CAN port
- LED lights: Bright RGB status LED
- Size:
- Without case: 35.3 x 23.5 mm (not including antenna)
- With CNC case: 38 x 26.5 x 11.5 mm (not including antenna)
- Mount: M2 screws
- Operating temperature: -40°C to +85°C
- Weight:
- PCB only: 4 g
- With CNC case & Antenna: 27.5g
- Without case & Antenna: 16.5g (Cable 20cm)
- Certification: FCC& CE
* The detection range depends on many factors such as the receiver antenna gain, transmission protocol, weather conditions, flying height, receiver height line of sight etc. With professional receivers a range of 5 km and more is possible.
RemoteID uses the ArduRemoteID FW, the firmware is already installed on the module. The latest version can be found here: https://github.com/ArduPilot/ArduRemoteID/releases
Ardupilot
Ardupilot has support for Remote ID in version 4.x and newer. See this link for more information: https://ardupilot.org/dev/docs/opendroneid.html#opendroneid
PX4
PX4 has support for Remote ID in version PX4 v1.14 and newer. See this link for more information: https://docs.px4.io/main/en/peripherals/remote_id.html
Android app
You can use the free OpenDroneID OSM Android app to view the DroneBeacon Remote ID signals: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.opendroneid.android_osm
Not all Android smartphones support reception of Bluetooth Long Range and/or WLAN NaN signals. A list of supported smartphones is presented, in the link below.
Open Drone ID
The ArduRemoteID firmware uses the Open Drone ID framework to broadcast Remote ID signals. The framework can be found on this page: https://www.opendroneid.org/