Intended use
New regulations are forcing commercial pilots in the EU and the USA to make their drones digitally visible. Dronetag has developed the Beacon, a small and lightweight transponder that makes drones instantly compatible with the latest DRI standards. This means you can easily upgrade your existing drone without having to buy a new aircraft.
The Dronetag Beacon makes drones visible to anyone, anywhere, anytime by transmitting the Direct Remote ID via Bluetooth, making it recognizable to all surrounding air traffic participants. All you have to do is attach the beacon to a nano drone or a large drone and you can fly for up to 16 hours.
Scope of delivery
- Dronetag Beacon
- Micro USB cable
- 2x mounting pad (counterpart to the Dronetag Beacon)
- Cleaning pad
- Quick guide
Technical data
Antennas & Sensors | Dronetag mini | Dronetag Beacon |
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Sensors | GNSS, barometer, accelerometer | GNSS, barometer, accelerometer |
JST SH 4-pin | Read sensor data from MAVlink compatible flight controllers (e.g. Pixhawk), UART | Read sensor data from MAVlink compatible flight controllers (e.g. Pixhawk), UART |
MAVlink | Baud rate: 1152000, MAVlink 2 protocol | Baud rate: 1152000, MAVlink 2 protocol |
Location determination | GPS L1, GLONASS L1, Galileo E1, SBAS | GPS L1, GLONASS L1, Galileo E1, SBAS |
SIM card | Chip SIM soldered onto the motherboard | - |
Built in antennas | Internal LTE, Bluetooth and GNSS | Bluetooth and GNSS |
Optional antennas | External LTE and Bluetooth via MMCX connector | Bluetooth via MMCX connector |
External connections | 3.3V extension plug and 5V micro USB | 3.3V extension plug and 5V micro USB |
Power supply | Dronetag mini | Dronetag Beacon |
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Battery | LiPo 3.7V 500 mAh | LiPo 3.7V 200 mAh |
Connection | JST SH 4-pin connector (3.3 V) or Micro USB (5V) | JST SH 4-pin connector (3.3 V) or Micro USB (5V) |
Charging port | 5V Micro USB | 5V Micro USB |
Average power consumption | 50 mA | 15 mA |
Maximum current consumption | 1 A | 100 mA |
Loading time | 2 hours from a discharged state | 2 hours from a discharged state |
Battery operating time | 8-14 hours (depending on configuration) | 8-16 hours (depending on the configuration) |
Connectivity | Dronetag mini | Dronetag Beacon |
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Mobile communications | LTE-M | - |
Mobile radio bands | 3, 8, 20 for the EU | - |
Mobile radio frequency | 698-960, 1710-2170 MHz | - |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 and 5.0 / 2.4GHz | Bluetooth 4.0 and 5.0 / 2.4GHz |
Hardware | Dronetag mini | Dronetag Beacon |
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Weight | 32 Gram | 16 gram |
Dimensions | 54x35x15 mm | 37x26x16 mm |
Housing | Plastic | Plastic |
Protection class | IP43 | IP43 |
Operating temperature | -5°C to +40°C (23°F to 104°F) | -20°C to +60°C (-4°F to 140°F) |
Fastening mechanism | 3M Dual-Lock SJ4570 | 3M Dual-Lock SJ4570 |
THREATS FOR EVERYONE,
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Product Features
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Wide transmission of the Direct Remote ID
The drone's data is transmitted via Bluetooth up to a distance of 3 km.
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Reliable position determination
Receives signals from GPS, GLONASS, Galileo and SBAS for reliable and robust positioning
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Built according to the latest DRI standards
Compatible with Direct & Broadcast Remote ID in accordance with the prEN 4709-002 and ASTM F3411 standards.
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Internal Bluetooth and GNSS antennas
The device has internal GNSS and Bluetooth antennas. External Bluetooth antennas can be added as an option for better signal reception.
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Battery life of up to 16 hours
Thanks to an integrated, powerful battery, you can fly with the Dronetag Beacon for up to 16 hours. For even longer missions, you can use your drone as a power source.
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Takeoff, landing and free fall detection
The Dronetag Beacon warns other pilots in the vicinity of potential dangers during take-off, landing or if a free fall is detected.
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Precise sensors
GNSS positioning, pressure altitude measurement and motion detection via accelerometer
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MAVLink & DJI A3 Support
Integration of professional DJI and Pixhawk flight controllers via an EXT port to connect to the drone's flight data.
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Secure & protected data
With over-the-air firmware updates and data encryption, your information is securely and clearly stored in the mobile app.
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Droniq Dronetag Config App
Available on all devices(Google Play Store and Apple App Store)
With the Droniq Dronetag Config App you can easily and quickly manage your devices. -
Supported regions
European Union (ASD-STAN)
Complies with the prEN 4709-002 standard, which requires direct remote identification for drones weighing more than 250 grams flying at an altitude of less than 120 meters in the specific category.USA (ASTM)
Dronetag Beacon is FAA approved and compliant with ASTM F3411, which requires a broadcast remote ID for all pilots flying outside FAA-approved identification areas