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- Page 1 DroneBeacon - Transponder Manual 152fpv-series July 2024 - version 1.0 1/21 DroneBeacon db152fpv manual - version 1.0 July 2024 - © BlueMark Innovations BV 2024...
- Page 2 The latest version of this manual is located here: https://download.bluemark.io/db152fpv.pdf Intended audience: users of the db152fpv transponder Disclaimer: we are not responsible or liable for errors or incomplete information in this document. Version history version date description July 2024 Initial release ...
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Page 3: Quick Start
UICK START Attach to the drone Attach the DroneBeacon db152fpv board to your drone by installing it between the GNNS (GPS) receiver and your flight controller. Connect the GPS (GNSS) receiver that supports the NMEA or UBX (u-blox) GPS protocol to ... -
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 ............................... 7 1.4 Installation ..................................7 1.5 Using the transponder ............................9 1.6 EMC test ..................................10 1.7 Android/iOS app ..............................10 1.8 Open Drone ID ................................. -
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/db152fpv.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 Regulation The db152fpv transponder complies and adheres to the following regulations: region DELEGATED REGULATION (EU) 2019/945 PART 6 March 2019 DELEGATED REGULATION (EU) 2020/1058 April 2020 ASD-STAN FprEN-4709-002:2023 (E) (Part 002: June 2023 Direct Remote Identification) ASTM, International (ASTM) F3586–22, with July 2022 additions The EU Declaration of Conformity can be found here:...
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Page 7: What's In The Box
For operation in rainy conditions, the transponder needs to be protected against water. Supports any flight controller software such as Betaflight, INAV, ArduPilot, PX4 etc. Externally audited by Cox Data Labs and NavCert Dimensions (l x w x h): ... - Page 8 Wiring Connect the flight controller to GPS out and the GPS (GNSS receiver) to GPS IN. Vcc to Vcc, GND to GND, TX to RX and RX to TX. The flight controller powers both the db152fpv and GPS. Optional external status LED: add Optional: SCL to SCL and SDA to SDA.
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Page 9: Using The Transponder
Open configuration page, enable GPS option and select the protocol of the GPS receiver (NMEA or UBLOX) Figure 4 - Betaflight configuration step 2 After configuration, power on the FC and check whether the GPS icon is on. Figure 5 - Betaflight configuration step 3 status led The status led should be visible by the user. -
Page 10: Emc Test
A non-compliant configuration can be caused by selecting a non-compliant transmission protocol, selecting a lower transmit power (for WLAN modes). 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 11: Configuration
ONFIGURATION The transponder can be configured via a web-interface. To active the configuration mode follow these steps: Power on the db152fpv transponder board. Press the configuration button, the red configuration LED is turned on. Connect to the dronebeacon WLAN network (no password needed) ... -
Page 12: General
Figure 6 - UART configuration page 2.2 General The main configuration can be found on the general tab. 12/21 DroneBeacon db152fpv manual - version 1.0 July 2024 - © BlueMark Innovations BV 2024... -
Page 13: Operator
Figure 7 - General configuration page Fill in the drone type. Normal users don’t need to fill in an Auxiliary ID. 2.3 Operator In the operator tab, you can configure the details of your license provided by the National Aviation Authority. -
Page 14: Flight
Figure 8 - Operator configuration page 2.4 Flight In the flight tab, you can configure an optional text describing the purpose of your flight. 14/21 DroneBeacon db152fpv manual - version 1.0 July 2024 - © BlueMark Innovations BV 2024... -
Page 15: Radio
Figure 9 - 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. Note that in the USA only BLE dual-mode and WLAN broadcast transmission mode are allowed. -
Page 16: Firmware
Figure 10 - Radio configuration page 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. - Page 17 Figure 11 - Firmware upgrade page 17/21 DroneBeacon db152fpv manual - version 1.0 July 2024 - © BlueMark Innovations BV 2024...
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Page 18: 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 (db152fpv) 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 19: 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 20: 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. The product is eligible for future firmware updates as described in the section 2.4 firmware. -
Page 21: 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/ Postal address: BlueMark Innovations BV Bruggenmorsweg 10 7521ZV Enschede the Netherlands 21/21 DroneBeacon db152fpv manual - version 1.0 July 2024 - ©...
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