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DroneBeacon - Transponder Manual
100-series
July 2022 - version 1.2
The latest version of this manual is located here:
https://download.bluemark.io/dronebeacon_transponder_manual_100.pdf
Intended audience: users of the transponder
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DroneBeacon Transponder Manual - version 1.2 July 2022 - © BlueMark Innovations BV 2022

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  • Page 1 DroneBeacon - Transponder Manual 100-series July 2022 - version 1.2 The latest version of this manual is located here: https://download.bluemark.io/dronebeacon_transponder_manual_100.pdf Intended audience: users of the transponder 1/11 DroneBeacon Transponder Manual - version 1.2 July 2022 - © BlueMark Innovations BV 2022...
  • Page 2 Disclaimer: we are not responsible or liable for errors or incomplete information in this document. Version history version date description May 2022 Initial release  June 2022 Added region to operator menu  July 2022 Updated with new firmware functions, installation ...
  • Page 3: Quick Start

    UICK START Charge the DroneBeacon transponder fully using a USB-C charger. Optional step: Configure the DroneBeacon transponder Move the on-off power switch to on (to power up the transponder). Press the configuration button, the red configuration LED is turned on. Connect to the dronebeacon WLAN network (no password needed) Point your browser to http://192.168.50.1...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Quick start ......................................3 1 Introduction ....................................5 1.1 Audience ..................................5 1.2 Specifications ................................5 1.3 Charging ..................................6 1.4 Installation ..................................6 1.5 Using the transponder ............................7 1.6 Android app .................................7 1.7 Open Drone ID ................................7 1.8 LiPo battery ..................................7 2 Configuration ................................... 8 2.1 General ...................................8 2.2 Operator ..................................9 2.3 Flight ....................................
  • Page 5: Introduction

    NTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing and using DroneBeacon products! The latest version of this user manual may be downloaded at the following link, where the most up-to-date version will be found: https://download.bluemark.io/dronebeacon_transponder_manual_100.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: Charging

    Suited for outdoor operation:  IP43 rating   for operation in rainy conditions, the transponder needs to be protected against water. Suited for medium and larger drones. “ DJI Mavic ” is the minimum size.  Size: 99 x 66.5 x 41 mm ...
  • Page 7: Using The Transponder

    The distance between the screw noses is 90 mm.  M5 holes  1.5 Using the transponder For normal operation:  Attach the transponder to the drone  Move the on-off power switch to on (to power up the transponder). ...
  • Page 8: Configuration

    ONFIGURATION The transponder can be configured via a web-interface. To active the configuration mode follow these steps: Move the on-off power switch to on (to power up the transponder).  Press the configuration button, the red configuration LED is turned on. ...
  • Page 9: Operator

    Fill in the drone type, the transmission mode and transmission period. There are seven transmission modes: BLE legacy  BLE long range  BLE dual mode: legacy + long range  WLAN NAN  WLAN Beacon  WLAN dual mode: NAN + beacon ...
  • Page 10: Flight

    2.3 Flight In the flight tab, you can configure an optional text describing the purpose of your flight. Figure 4 - Flight configuration page 2.4 Firmware In the firmware tab, you can upgrade the firmware of the transponder. Firmware files can be found here: https://dronescout.co/downloads/ Upload the file and press Flash image to upload new firmware.
  • Page 11: Warranty

    Figure 5 - Firmware upgrade page 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. Also, the battery is excluded from warranty. The product is eligible for future firmware updates as described in the section 2.4 firmware.

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