Data sheet - User manual Introduction The idMEbatt is designed to meet requirements of remote drone identification and localization in ASTM/ASD-STAN standard. Using the BLE broadcast frames technology the device provides surveillance and drone operator identification capability based on any modern mobile devices such as smartphone or tablet. It is equipped with a high quality multi-GNSS receiver and a barometric altitude sensor.
Table 2: General electrical parameters Parameter Value Power connector Micro USB Type C Power supply 5.0 V Power consumption < 130 mA 2.2.2 PIN definition Date: 2025-04-24 Document ref: 47p-v1.29.1 This document is subject to change without notice. For technical questions, contact: support@aerobits.pl...
Data sheet - User manual Table 3: Descriptions of idMEbatt connector pins Number Name Type Description RF_OUT Antenna output Charging LED Status LED ON/OFF BUTTON On/Off button IN/OUT USB-C outlet for communication and charging 2.2.3 LED indicators Table 4: Descriptions of LEDs...
2.3.3 Battery Table 6: Battery parameters Parameter Value Dimensions 25 mm x 20 mm x 3 mm Working time min. 2 h Weight Date: 2025-04-24 Document ref: 47p-v1.29.1 This document is subject to change without notice. For technical questions, contact: support@aerobits.pl...
To acquire this program, please contact: sup- port@aerobits.pl. 3.1.2 RUN state In this state module is broadcasting drone identification data. In this state module is working and receiving the data from aircrafts.
• Send AT+REBOOT and when module enters BOOTLOADER state, prevent transition to RUN state. When entering the bootloader state, the module sends AT+BOOTLOADER_START . Date: 2025-04-24 Document ref: 47p-v1.29.1 This document is subject to change without notice. For technical questions, contact: support@aerobits.pl...
Response: Setting: SYSTEM_STATISTICS Description: System statistics protocol(0:none, 1:CSV, 2:JSON) Access: Read Write Type: Integer decimal Range (min.): Range (max.): Preserved: Requires restart: Date: 2025-04-24 Document ref: 47p-v1.29.1 This document is subject to change without notice. For technical questions, contact: support@aerobits.pl...
1 - enable SYSTEM_STATISTICS None System statistics protocol: None 4.1.8 Example As an example, to switch the Aerobits device to CSV protocol, one should send following commands: “<<” indicates command sent to module, “>>” is a response. << AT+CONFIG=1\r\n >> AT+OK\r\n <<...
AT+SETTINGS? - List all settings. Example output: AT+BAUDRATE=0 AT+BOOT=0 AT+CONFIG=1 AT+DEVICE=TR-1F AT+FIRMWARE_VERSION=2.72.1.0 (Jun 2024) AT+LOCK=0 AT+SERIAL_NUMBER=22-0000309 AT+SYSTEM_LOG=0 AT+SYSTEM_STATISTICS=0 (continues on next page) Date: 2025-04-24 Document ref: 47p-v1.29.1 This document is subject to change without notice. For technical questions, contact: support@aerobits.pl...
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AT+INFO [Display device information] AT+REBOOT [Reboot system] AT+REBOOT_BOOTLOADER [Reboot to bootloader] AT+SETTINGS_DEFAULT [Loads default settings] AT+TEST [Responds "AT+OK"] AT+WIFI_MAC [WiFI device mac address] Date: 2025-04-24 Document ref: 47p-v1.29.1 This document is subject to change without notice. For technical questions, contact: support@aerobits.pl...
AT+CONFIG=1 - transition to CONFIGURATION state (baudrate 115200). AT+CONFIG=2 - transition to CONFIGURATION state (baudrate as set). Note: NOTE: This command also sets lock. Date: 2025-04-24 Document ref: 47p-v1.29.1 This document is subject to change without notice. For technical questions, contact: support@aerobits.pl...
In future versions, additional comma-separated fields may be introduced to any CSV protocol message, just before CRC field, which is guaranteed to be at the end of message. All prior fields are guaranteed to remain in same order. Date: 2025-04-24 Document ref: 47p-v1.29.1 This document is subject to change without notice. For technical questions, contact: support@aerobits.pl...
• Remote Monitoring: Monitoring the health and status of the UAV during flight. Overall, MAVLink is a versatile and robust protocol that has become the standard for UAV communication, particularly in the open-source community. Date: 2025-04-24 Document ref: 47p-v1.29.1 This document is subject to change without notice. For technical questions, contact: support@aerobits.pl...
If a breaking change occurs in Ground Station with Linux JSON specification, the version number is guaranteed to be incremented. Note: The version number of JSON protocol described in this document is 1. Date: 2025-04-24 Document ref: 47p-v1.29.1 This document is subject to change without notice. For technical questions, contact: support@aerobits.pl...
CPL - CPU load in % UPT - Time since statistic was enabled CRC - Value is calculated using standard CRC16 algorithm Date: 2025-04-24 Document ref: 47p-v1.29.1 This document is subject to change without notice. For technical questions, contact: support@aerobits.pl...
Operation category: 0 – None 1 – Open 2 – Specific 3 - Certified DRONE_ID_OPERATOR_ID Operator message payload continues on next page Date: 2025-04-24 Document ref: 47p-v1.29.1 This document is subject to change without notice. For technical questions, contact: support@aerobits.pl...
Aircraft message start indicator Example value UAS_ID aircraft ID 18099300000132 ID_TYPE Flags bitfield Descriptions of RemoteID ID Type field. (page 21) continues on next page Date: 2025-04-24 Document ref: 47p-v1.29.1 This document is subject to change without notice. For technical questions, contact: support@aerobits.pl...
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Serial Number. CAA Assigned Registration ID. UTM Assigned UUID. Below is a list of emitter category values returned in UAS_TYPE value field. Date: 2025-04-24 Document ref: 47p-v1.29.1 This document is subject to change without notice. For technical questions, contact: support@aerobits.pl...
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If data of any field of frame is not available, then it is transmitted as empty. For example: #B5:18099300000170,1,0,53.3960175,14.6283543,-0.5,58.0,86.5,0,0.0,0.0,0,,0,0. 0000000,0.0000000,0,103.7,-46,0,,15,84:f7:03:28:e3:1a,420C\r\n #B5:18099300000170,1,0,53.3960175,14.6283543,-0.5,58.0,86.5,0,0.0,0.0,0,,0,0. 0000000,0.0000000,0,103.7,-46,0,,15,84:f7:03:28:e3:1a,420C\r\n Date: 2025-04-24 Document ref: 47p-v1.29.1 This document is subject to change without notice. For technical questions, contact: support@aerobits.pl...
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Number of packed all in one Wi-Fi NaN frame send in last second FPBS Number of packed all in one Wi-Fi beacon frame send in last second CRC16 (described in CRC section) 2D3E Date: 2025-04-24 Document ref: 47p-v1.29.1 This document is subject to change without notice. For technical questions, contact: support@aerobits.pl...
"altMsl": 508.6, "track": 127.3, "hVelo": 10.5, "vVelo": 25, "gndSpeed": [ 5.2, "acc": { "lat": 5.2, "lon": 2.1, "alt": "nacp": 12, "nacv": 2, "nic": Date: 2025-04-24 Document ref: 47p-v1.29.1 This document is subject to change without notice. For technical questions, contact: support@aerobits.pl...
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Navigational Accuracy Category for Velocity value, as defined in ED-282. Omitted if unknown. Navigation Integrity Category as defined in ED-282. Omitted if unknown. Date: 2025-04-24 Document ref: 47p-v1.29.1 This document is subject to change without notice. For technical questions, contact: support@aerobits.pl...
8.2.2 Sensor JSON protocol The sensor section contains values acquired from miscellaneous sensors present in Aerobits device hardware and consists of fields shown below. This message is sent once per second. All fields are optional - they are sent only if appropriate sensor is enabled.
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Current temprerature sensor value in °C. HumiditySen- type of sensor Temperature °C 36.9 Current temperature sensor value in °C. Humidity Current humidity sensor value in %. Date: 2025-04-24 Document ref: 47p-v1.29.1 This document is subject to change without notice. For technical questions, contact: support@aerobits.pl...
1. Configure the device in settings section, assign an operator number with other settings using Micro ADS-B software via USB interface Fig. 1: Setup device with Micro_ADSB app Fig. 2: End configuration with Micro_ADSB app Date: 2025-04-24 Document ref: 47p-v1.29.1 This document is subject to change without notice. For technical questions, contact: support@aerobits.pl...
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2. Mount the device on the drone Fig. 3: How to mount BLE/Wi-Fi antenna Fig. 4: How to mount device (GNSS internal antenna) Date: 2025-04-24 Document ref: 47p-v1.29.1 This document is subject to change without notice. For technical questions, contact: support@aerobits.pl...
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4. Observe the LED indicating that the device is ready for flight - the LED blinks slowly 5. Open the application (for example OpenDroneID OSM) and validate the data Date: 2025-04-24 Document ref: 47p-v1.29.1 This document is subject to change without notice. For technical questions, contact: support@aerobits.pl...
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Data sheet - User manual Fig. 5: Screen from OpenDroneID OSM app Date: 2025-04-24 Document ref: 47p-v1.29.1 This document is subject to change without notice. For technical questions, contact: support@aerobits.pl...
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Data sheet - User manual Note: Baro Altitude is computed based on pressure measured when idMEbatt is started up. Date: 2025-04-24 Document ref: 47p-v1.29.1 This document is subject to change without notice. For technical questions, contact: support@aerobits.pl...
General information idMEbatt is an add-on device with battery. This means that it does not need additional power source to work, it is equipped with a high-quality multi-GNSS receiver and a barometric altitude sensor. Using BLE/Wi-Fi transmission technology, the device provides surveillance and the ability to identify the drone operator based on any modern mobile device such as a smartphone or tablet (for example OpenDroneID OSM android app).
(page 35) status information. When the device is turned off, RUN led should turn off and show no signs of device operation (permanently off). Date: 2025-04-24 Document ref: 47p-v1.29.1 This document is subject to change without notice. For technical questions, contact: support@aerobits.pl...
In long range or radio interference environments, some frames may be missing. • decrease period between broadcasts using DRONE_ID_BASIC_BROADCAST_PERIOD and DRONE_ID_LOCALIZA- TION_BROADCAST_PERIOD parameters in configuration mode 10.6.3 IdMebatt still blinking fast In most cases, the problem is the lack of a GNSS fix. • Check device mounting (LED’s to the sky) •...
• Plug in charger and wait until CH led turn off • Push power button and wait for the RUN LED to light up Date: 2025-04-24 Document ref: 47p-v1.29.1 This document is subject to change without notice. For technical questions, contact: support@aerobits.pl...
If any part of this document refers to any third party products or services, it shall not be deemed a license granted by Aerobits for use of such third party products or services, or any intellectual property contained therein or considered as a warranty covering use, in any manner whatsoever, of such third party products or services or any intellectual property contained therein.
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