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- Page 1 DroneBeacon - Transponder Manual 122fpv-series April 2023 - version 1.1 1/17 DroneBeacon db122fpv manual - version 1.1 April 2023 - © BlueMark Innovations BV 2023...
- Page 2 The latest version of this manual is located here: https://download.bluemark.io/db122fpv.pdf Intended audience: users of the db122fpv transponder Disclaimer: we are not responsible or liable for errors or incomplete information in this document. Version history version date description February 2023 Initial release ...
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Page 3: Quick Start
UICK START Attach to the drone Attach the DroneBeacon db122fpv board to your drone by installing it between the GNNS (GPS) receiver and your flight controller. Connect the BN-880 or other GNSS receiver that supports the NMEA GPS protocol to the ... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents Quick start ......................................3 1 Introduction ....................................5 1.1 Audience ..................................5 1.2 Specifications ................................5 1.3 What's in the Box ............................... 6 1.4 Installation ..................................6 1.5 Using the transponder ............................7 1.6 EMC test ..................................7 1.7 Android/iOS app ................................8 1.8 Open Drone ID ................................8 2 Configuration ................................... -
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: https://download.bluemark.io/db122fpv.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: What's In The Box
Omni-directional antenna with 3 dBi gain. Transmit power: +18 dBm (WLAN and Bluetooth) Power by the GPS out connector Input voltage range: 4.5 to 15 V For operation in rainy conditions, the transponder needs to be protected against water. ... -
Page 7: Using The Transponder
attached GNSS receiver. So you can use for both the GPS IN and OUT ports the same cables as you would use to connect the GNSS receiver to the flight controller. GNSS configuration The db122fpv reads the GPS signals of the GNSS receiver attached to GPN in port. This information is used for Remote ID signals. -
Page 8: Android/Ios App
Repeat the tests by powering on both the db122fpv , the drone and remote control. If both the db122fpv and drone, remote control and wireless link are functioning properly, there is no EMC interference between both systems. In case there is interference, please move the db122fpv to a different place on the drone and ... -
Page 9: Configuration
ONFIGURATION The transponder can be configured via a web-interface. To active the configuration mode follow these steps: Power on the db122fpv transponder board. Press the configuration button, the red configuration LED is turned on. Connect to the dronebeacon WLAN network (no password needed) ... -
Page 10: General
Figure 2 - UART configuration page 2.2 General The main configuration can be found on the general tab. Figure 3 - General configuration page Fill in the drone type, the transmission mode and transmission period. 10/17 DroneBeacon db122fpv manual - version 1.1 April2023 - © BlueMark Innovations BV 2023... -
Page 11: Operator
2.3 Operator In the operator tab, you can configure the details of your license provided by the National Aviation Authority. This is an optional setting for the USA. In the USA you need to use the serial number of the db120 instead for register your drone at the FAA. For the EU, this is a mandatory setting. First, select the region where the drone is flying . -
Page 12: Flight
2.4 Flight In the flight tab, you can configure an optional text describing the purpose of your flight. Figure 5 - Flight configuration page 2.5 Radio In the radio tab you can configure the transmission mode and other radio-related settings. Most users don’t change settings in this section. -
Page 13: Firmware
2.6 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. Upgrading firmware has been tested with Chrome and Firefox. If upgrade fails, please try again or try another browser. Figure 7 - Firmware upgrade page 13/17 DroneBeacon db122fpv manual - version 1.1 April2023 - ©... -
Page 14: Current Profile
URRENT PROFILE The current profile has been measured using a digital current meter with a ~ 7.2 kHz sampling rate. Below the current profile (db122fpv) has been shown for 5 seconds (without attached GNSS receiver). Here, Bluetooth legacy and Bluetooth Long Range have been enabled. Also, the module transmits with maximum transmit power (+18 dBm). -
Page 15: Troubleshooting
ROUBLESHOOTING Access to the configuration web-pages fails. Failing to access the configuration web-pages can have multiple causes. Make sure the configuration LED is solid red. Also, make sure that you connect to the dronebeacon network. If you get a message that the network does not provide internet, make sure you decline the message to disconnect and connect to your default WLAN network again. -
Page 16: Warranty
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. -
Page 17: More Information
ORE INFORMATION If you need more information, please contact us at info@bluemark.io or by phone: +31 53 711 2104. All contact information can be found at the DroneScout contact page: https://dronescout.co/contact/ 17/17 DroneBeacon db122fpv manual - version 1.1 April2023 - © BlueMark Innovations BV 2023...
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