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- Page 1 DroneBeacon - Transponder Manual 151-series January 2025 - version 1.0 1/20 DroneBeacon db151/db151pcb manual - version 1.0 Jan 2025 - © BlueMark Innovations BV 2025...
- Page 2 The latest version of this manual is located here: https://download.bluemark.io/db151.pdf Intended audience: users of the db151/db151pcb transponder Disclaimer: we are not responsible or liable for errors or incomplete information in this document. Version history version date description January 2025 Initial release ...
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Page 3: Quick Start
UICK START Attach to the drone db151 For optimal performance attach the db151 on the top of your drone/airframe: Use the 3M dual lock™ stickers (included). clean the surface and remove the foil of the 3M dual lock sticker, apply firm pressure and wait 1 hour for optimal adhesion. - Page 4 Configuration For typical use in the USA no configuration is required. USA: use the db151/db151pcb S/N number for registering your drone at the FAA. For the EU, you need to enter your operator ID and UA class. After the db151/db151pcbis powered, press the configuration button. The red LED is now solid red.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents Quick start ......................................3 1 Introduction ....................................6 1.1 Audience ..................................6 1.2 Specifications ................................6 1.3 What's in the Box ............................... 8 1.4 Installation ..................................9 1.5 Using the db151/db151pcb ..........................10 1.6 EMC test ..................................11 1.7 Android/iOS app ..............................11 1.8 Open Drone ID ................................. 11 2 Configuration ..................................12 2.1 General .................................. -
Page 6: 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/db151.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 7 Regulation The db151/db151pcb 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 8: What's In The Box
with screw nodes the dimensions are 32 x 47 x 22 mm db151pcb: 27 x 27 x 5 mm. Operating temperature -10°C to +50°C Weight: ~6.7 gram (db151) ~3.8 gram (db151pcb, including antennas, without ~2.5 gram) ... -
Page 9: Installation
1.4 Installation db151 transponder Attach the DroneBeacon db151 transponder on the top of your drone for best performance. Use the 3M dual lock™ stickers (included). clean the surface and remove the foil of the 3M dual lock sticker, apply firm pressure Use a sticker for both the db151 and drone. -
Page 10: Using The Db151/Db151Pcb
As a last step install the GPS antenna to a location not near metal objects or ground planes (> 2 cm). Those objects will affect the performance. You can also replace the GPS antenna by your own. The db151pcb supports both active and passive GPS antenna. For optimal performance install the GPS antenna in the horizontal plane. -
Page 11: Emc Test
1.6 EMC test To verify that the db151/db151pcb does not produce interference to the drone or receives interference from the drone, it is advised to do a quick EMC test. (Only when attached for the first time to a drone.) Power on the drone and remote control. -
Page 12: Configuration
ONFIGURATION The transponder can be configured via a web-interface. To active the configuration mode follow these steps: Power up the transponder. Press the configuration button, the red configuration LED is turned on. Connect to the dronebeacon WLAN network (no password needed) ... -
Page 13: Flight
Within the EU, only valid license numbers can be entered. In that case the input box becomes green. Figure 3 - Operator configuration page 2.3 Flight In the flight tab, you can configure an optional text describing the purpose of your flight. 13/20 DroneBeacon db151/db151pcb manual - version 1.0 January 2025 - ©... -
Page 14: Radio
Figure 4 - Flight configuration page 2.4 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 15: Firmware
Figure 5 - Radio configuration page 2.5 Firmware In the firmware tab, you can upgrade the firmware of the transponder. Firmware files can be found here: https://dronescout.co/downloads/ (Version history: https://download.bluemark.io/db150_history.txt) Upload the file and press Flash image to upload new firmware. Upgrading firmware has been tested with Chrome and Firefox. - Page 16 Figure 6 - Firmware upgrade page 16/20 DroneBeacon db151/db151pcb manual - version 1.0 January 2025 - © BlueMark Innovations BV 2025...
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Page 17: 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 (db151/db151pcb) has been shown for 5 seconds. Here, default settings have been enabled (WLAN Beacon transmissions). Also, the module transmits with maximum transmit power (+18 dBm). -
Page 18: 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 19: 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 20: 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 20/20 DroneBeacon db151/db151pcb manual - version 1.0 January 2025 - ©...
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