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- Page 1 DroneBeacon MAVLink- Transponder Manual 200-series September 2022 - version 1.0 The latest version of this manual is located here: https://download.bluemark.io/db200.pdf 1/11 DroneBeacon db200 manual - version 1.0 September 2022 - © BlueMark Innovations BV 2022...
- Page 2 Intended audience: users of the db200 transponder Disclaimer: we are not responsible or liable for errors or incomplete information in this document. Version history version date description September 2022 Initial release 2/11 DroneBeacon db200 manual - version 1.0 September 2022 - © BlueMark Innovations BV 2022...
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Page 3: Quick Start
UICK START Connect the antenna to the IPEX antenna connector of the radio module. (This is already done for the included antenna. Install the db200 transponder to the drone chassis using 4x M2 screws or cable ties. Install the antenna vertical (+/- 15 degrees) to make sure the antenna pattern is omni-directional and the Remote ID signals can be received from each direction. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents Quick start ......................................3 1 Introduction ....................................5 2.1 Audience ..................................5 2.2 Specifications ................................5 2.3 Installation ..................................6 2.4 Using the transponder ............................6 2.5 Android app .................................7 2.6 Open Drone ID ................................7 2 Firmware .....................................8 2.1 Hardware setup ................................8 2.2 Download mode ................................9 2.3 Flashing new firmware ............................9 3 Current profile .................................. -
Page 5: Introduction
NTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing and using DroneBeacon products! The latest version of this user manual can be downloaded at the following link, where the most up-to-date version is located: https://download.bluemark.io/db200.pdf (Direct/Broadcast) Remote Identification (Remote ID) adds “beacon” capability to drones to broadcast basic information of airborne drones, such as the operator's registration number, drone serial number and current position. -
Page 6: Installation
Long range: > 5 km detection range Connectivity : 2x JST GH 4-pin CAN ( DroneCAN ) port 1x JST GH 6-pin TELEM ( UART ) port Power: +5V supplied from TELEM or CAN port LED lights : power and status LED ... -
Page 7: Android App
Support for PX4 is pending. See this pull request (PR) for more information: https://github.com/PX4/PX4-Autopilot/pull/20036/ Flying a drone could create risks for people, air traffic and other assets. Before flying, the drone operator has to make sure to know the local rules regarding drone flights and obtain the necessary authorization to fly the drone(s). -
Page 8: Firmware
IRMWARE ArduRemoteID firmware is already installed on the module. The latest version can be found here: https://github.com/ArduPilot/ArduRemoteID 2.1 Hardware setup For upgrading the firmware, please disconnect it first from the autopilot system! This means remove the JST-GH cable. If you want to upgrade the firmware you need: An USB-to-UART dongle (e.g. -
Page 9: Download Mode
Figure 3 - Pogo pin clamp 2.2 Download mode The db200 transponder needs to be set to download mode . Only in download mode, the module accepts new firmware for flashing. Disconnect the USB-to-UART dongle from your computer Hold the download button (indicated in the blue circle). ... -
Page 10: Current Profile
./install.sh esp32c3 Use the following command to flash the firmware (one line): esptool.py --chip esp32c3 --port=/dev/ttyUSB0 --baud=921600 --before=no_reset --after=no_reset write_flash --flash_mode dio --flash_freq 40m --flash_size 4MB 0x0 ./ArduRemoteID-BLUEMARK_DB200.bin Remarks : /dev/ttyUSB0 indicates the port of the USB-to-UART dongle. Change in case your dongle uses a different port. -
Page 11: Warranty
Figure 4 - Current profile of the db200 module, ArduRemoteID firmware 1.6 with BLE legacy and BLE Long Range enabled ARRANTY The product has a two-year warranty period, starting at the date of receiving the product. Outside warranty are issues like crash damage, improper use, (extreme) weather conditions that damages the product.
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