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FLARM Technology Ltd
Hinterbergstrasse 15
CH-6330 Cham
Document status
Published status
☐ Draft
☒ Released
☐ Canceled
Version control
Ver.
Date
0.1
2020-11-09
0.2
2021-09-19
0.3
2021-05-31
0.4
2021-07-08
0.5
2021-07-13
0.6
2021-07-26
0.7
2021-08-31
0.8
2021-09-30
Scope and summary
This document explains how to get started with the Atom UAV (product code
FLATMUAV)
ATOM UAV MANUAL
Summary of changes
Initial version
Hardware Rev.2.0 images, web maintenance, oem variant
Added
JSON
protocol,
configuration.
Added radio diversity configuration
Added Conformity Declarations
Added Packing List
Updated Conformity Declarations
Amend Conformity Declaration
Confidentiality status
☐ Internal
☐ NDA
☒ Public
forced
flight
Date: 2021-09-30
Version: 0.8
Page: 1 of 20
Document Number:
FTD-088
state
and
protocol
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- Page 1 2021-07-08 Added radio diversity configuration 2021-07-13 Added Conformity Declarations 2021-07-26 Added Packing List 2021-08-31 Updated Conformity Declarations 2021-09-30 Amend Conformity Declaration Scope and summary This document explains how to get started with the Atom UAV (product code FLATMUAV)
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Date: 2021-09-30 Version: 0.8 Page: 2 of 20 ATOM UAV MANUAL FLARM Technology Ltd Document Number: Hinterbergstrasse 15 FTD-088 CH-6330 Cham Table of contents Introduction ..................3 1.1.1 Specs ..............4 1.1.2 Description ............... 4 1.1.3 RF Connectors ............4 1.1.4... -
Page 3: Introduction
Hinterbergstrasse 15 FTD-088 CH-6330 Cham Introduction Atom UAV is a FLARM developed specifically for drones. Leveraging the Atom SoC platform, it is a miniature, feature-packed device that can be used standalone (“hook-on”, retrofit) or integrated into own designs. Highlights: Atom System-on-Chip platform ... -
Page 4: Specs
Power consumption: 200 mW typical 1.1.2 Description The Atom UAV is equipped with two microcontrollers and thus needs two firmwares to operate. The Atom SoC runs the FLARM radio protocol. The Espressif-based periphery processor runs FLARM Hub and provides connectivity via WiFi, USB and the JST/TFM connector. -
Page 5: Factory Reset
JST GH The GH connector from JST is used on the Atom UAV standalone variant over the DF-13 for its improved mechanical properties and ease of handling. It exposes a 3.3 V UART and may be used to supply power. The pinout is identical to what is used in Pixhawk-based flight controllers: 1.1.7... -
Page 6: Status Leds
When connecting to a Pixhawk or similar flight controller, the RX and TX lines must be crossed, i.e. TX of the flight controller must be connected to RX of the Atom UAV, etc. The JST GH receptacle is surface-mounted to the board, thus the mechanical stability is limited. -
Page 7: Interfaces
FTD-088 CH-6330 Cham Interfaces The Atom UAV can provide traffic information on both the USB connector and JST/TFM connector and provides different protocols. Please note that currently the external GNSS source is activated by enabling the EXG license. In order to use the internal GNSS source, the EXG license needs to be disabled. -
Page 8: Using Navigation Solution From Px4
QGroundControl (verified on v4.1.1) Other GCS may offer support, too. JSON A JSON message stream providing a user friendly to interface with Atom UAV is available on the JST port. A detailed interface description can be found in document FTD-092. -
Page 9: Examples Of Unsolicited Json Messages
Date: 2021-09-30 Version: 0.8 Page: 9 of 20 ATOM UAV MANUAL FLARM Technology Ltd Document Number: Hinterbergstrasse 15 FTD-088 CH-6330 Cham 2.2.1 Examples of unsolicited JSON messages {"heartbeat":{"protocol":{"version":1},"system":{"id":"FLAFUS10W- 000051"}}}\r\n {"navigation":{"pos":{"lat":47.18686,"lon":8.477258,"alt":482,"baro":352}," mov":{"speed":0.01,"gnd":true},"time":1622118506}}\r\n {"traffic":{"id":{"flarm":14622722},"src":{"flarm":{}},"type":1,"pos":{"lat ":47.1868486,"lon":8.4772844,"alt":488},"mov":{"gnd":true,"climb":- 0.1},"time":1622118506}}\r\n {"traffic":{"id":{"flarm":14622761},"src":{"flarm":{}},"type":1,"pos":{"lat ":47.1867496,"lon":8.4766621,"alt":497},"mov":{"gnd":true,"climb":- 0.1},"time":1622118506}}\r\n 2.2.2 Forced flight state The flight state is automatically determined from the horizontal and vertical speed. -
Page 10: Maintainance Via Web Interface
On the navigation bar of the page, go to “Maintenance”, “Firmware Update”. To update the Atom with a new PowerFLARM Firmware, a .fw file is needed. To update FLARM HUB, a .bin file is needed. Port Configuration The protocol and baudrate on the JST port can be configured on the Web Interface... -
Page 11: Enable/ Disable Exg Licence
Date: 2021-09-30 Version: 0.8 Page: 11 of 20 ATOM UAV MANUAL FLARM Technology Ltd Document Number: Hinterbergstrasse 15 FTD-088 CH-6330 Cham Please note that currently, the default on both output ports is the MAVlink protocol. Enable/ Disable EXG Licence The selection of either an external or internal GNSS source is done through the EXG license. -
Page 12: Installing The Exg Licence
Date: 2021-09-30 Version: 0.8 Page: 12 of 20 ATOM UAV MANUAL FLARM Technology Ltd Document Number: Hinterbergstrasse 15 FTD-088 CH-6330 Cham The license is disabled by sending “$file,mv,lic-EXG.bin,lic-EXG.tmp”. It can be enabled again by sending “$file,mv,lic-EXG.tmp,lic-EXG.bin”. In the output field, a response should be listed. -
Page 13: Radio Diversity
CH-6330 Cham Radio diversity Atom UAV can only be connected to one antenna. However, multiple antennas might sometimes be required to ensure sufficient radio coverage. With Atom UAV, it is possible to use two devices to provide this radio diversity. Both devices will emit the same ID (and thus be seens as one aircraft by other receivers) and ignore each other. - Page 14 Date: 2021-09-30 Version: 0.8 Page: 14 of 20 ATOM UAV MANUAL FLARM Technology Ltd Document Number: Hinterbergstrasse 15 FTD-088 CH-6330 Cham How to find the serial number of the primary device...
- Page 15 Date: 2021-09-30 Version: 0.8 Page: 15 of 20 ATOM UAV MANUAL FLARM Technology Ltd Document Number: Hinterbergstrasse 15 FTD-088 CH-6330 Cham Setting the radio diversity role, here of the secondary device...
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Page 16: Packing List
1x JST cable ready to use in MAVlink-based system 1x USB-C cable The Atom UAV OEM is shipped with the board module. The following components are recommended for system integration: FLARM/ADSB antenna: JIAXING BEYONDOOR ELECTORNICS CO.,LTD BY- 868-915-PCB(62X15) with MCX connector (2x) ... -
Page 17: Current Limitations
Date: 2021-09-30 Version: 0.8 Page: 17 of 20 ATOM UAV MANUAL FLARM Technology Ltd Document Number: Hinterbergstrasse 15 FTD-088 CH-6330 Cham Current Limitations A simple configuration method of the GNSS source not available yet. Use the EXG licence instead to switch between internal and Mavlink GNSS source. -
Page 18: Conformity Declarations
Date: 2021-09-30 Version: 0.8 Page: 18 of 20 ATOM UAV MANUAL FLARM Technology Ltd Document Number: Hinterbergstrasse 15 FTD-088 CH-6330 Cham Conformity Declarations FCC Compliance Statement Contains FCC ID: 2AC7Z-ESP32WROOM32E This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the... -
Page 19: Ised Compliance Statement
Date: 2021-09-30 Version: 0.8 Page: 19 of 20 ATOM UAV MANUAL FLARM Technology Ltd Document Number: Hinterbergstrasse 15 FTD-088 CH-6330 Cham ISED Compliance Statement Contains IC: 21098-ESPWROOM32E This device contains license-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada license-exempt RSS(s). -
Page 20: Supplier's Declaration Of Conformity
FLARM Technology Ltd Document Number: Hinterbergstrasse 15 FTD-088 CH-6330 Cham Supplier's Declaration of Conformity 47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information Product Name: Atom UAV standalone, OEM Product Model: FLATMUAVW, FLATMUAOW Manufacturer: Flarm Technology AG Hinterbergstrasse 15 6330 Cham, Zug, Switzerland info@flarm.com www.flarm.com...