Description
DIRECT / BROADCAST REMOTE IDENTIFICATION
New regulations are forcing professional pilots in EU & US regions to make their drones digitally visible. We created Beacon, the add-on that makes drones instantly compliant with the latest DRI standards. Upgrade your existing drone, without the need to purchase new aircraft.
Slap the Dronetag Beacon on and instantly enhance your drone with DRI capability. The tiny device transmits the drone location via Bluetooth to up to a 3 km (1.86 miles) range.
SUPPORTED REGIONS
EUROPEAN UNION
ASD-STAN
Compliant with prEN 4709-002 which requires Direct Remote Identification for drones above 250 grams flying below 120 meters in the Specific category.
USA
ASTM
Compliant with ASTM F3411 which requires Broadcast Remote ID for all pilots flying out of FAA-recognized identification areas.
OTHER COUNTRIES
As Beacon is only transmitting data via Bluetooth, it is usable anywhere in the world. All countries using ASD-STAN or ASTM standard are supported. Check your local rules.
16 GRAMS PACKED WITH TECHNOLOGY
With the size of 2 chocolate bar squares (16 g / 0.56 oz), Beacon opens the door to the digital experience for drones of all sizes.
EVERYWHERE, EVERYTIME, EVER
Fit the Beacon to nanoweight drone or large UAV. Unparalleled up to 16 hours of battery life gives you enough time to accomplish the wildest missions. Reclosable dual lock fastener so strong that you can lift an average drone by it. Worldwide supported Bluetooth technology and the finest geolocation standards.
DRONETAG APP | AVAILABLE ON ALL DEVICES
Manage your devices, check the airspace zones, plan your flights, inspect airborne drones with their flight itineraries, and notify other pilots about any airspace hazards. All that in one app – the Dronetag App.
Show your drone on flight radar
SLAP ON THIS TINY BEAUTY AND LET YOUR DRONE FLY SAFE & COMPLIANT.
The sturdy 3D printed box packed with technology instantly enhances any drone with a DRI feature.
FEATURES
ALL DATA SNUG AND SECURED
With over-the-air firmware updates and data encryption, your information will be safe and neatly organized in the mobile app.
MULTIPLE GEOLOCATION STANDARDS
Receiving signals from GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and SBAS for robust and reliable positioning.
INSTANT DIRECT REMOTE ID UPGRADE
Compliant with Direct / Broadcast Remote ID according to the prEN 4709-002 and ASTM F3411 standards.
INTERNAL BLUETOOTH & GNSS ANTENNAS
With an option to add external Bluetooth antennas for better signal reception.
UNPARALLELED UP TO 16 HOURS OF BATTERY LIFE
Or use your drone as the power source for carefree flying without worrying about charging several devices.
WORRY-FREE FLIGHT FROM TAKE-OFF TO LANDING
Beacon warns other nearby pilots about potential dangers during take-off, landing, or when free-fall is detected.
PRECISE SENSORS ONBOARD
GNSS position estimation, pressure altitude measurement, and motion detection via accelerometer.
MAVLINK & DJI A3 SUPPORT
Professional DJI and Pixhawk flight controllers integration via our EXT port to connect to the drone's flight data.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Short-range radio: Bluetooth 2.4GHz
- Sensors: GNSS, barometer, accelerometer
- Positioning: GPS L1, GLONASS L1, Galileo E1, SBAS
- Built-in Antennas: Bluetooth and GNSS
- Optional Antennas: Bluetooth via MMCX plugs
- External ports: 3.3V extension connector and 5V Micro USB
- Battery: LiPo 3.7V 200 mAh
- Battery life: 8-16 hours (depending on the configuration)
- Charging: 5V Micro USB
- Charging time: 2 hours from a discharged state
- Average current consumption: 15mA
- Maximum current consumption: 100mA
- Enclosure: Plastic
- Fastening mechanism: 3M Dual-lock SJ4570
- IP rating: IP43
- Operating temperature: -20 °C to +60 °C (-4 °F to 140 °F)
- Dimensions: 37×26×16 mm (1.5×1.0×0.6 in)
- Weight: 16 grams (0.56 oz)