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Configuration

The Beacon is a highly customizable piece of hardware to suit your flight's needs. It allows you to configure various device parameters, which will help you optimize the performance and battery usage. Configuration is manageable in the Mobile app via Bluetooth. Do not change the parameters while the drone is in-flight because you might get into an inconsistent state.

General​

  • Flight auto-start is an option (enabled by default) that automatically initiates the flight when the device is ready for the flight (has G fix and DRI is set). If you disable this option, a short button press in Flight Ready state is needed to start the flight manually.

  • MAVlink & DJI A3 integration that takes care of starting/ending your flight based on the data sent on MAVlink protocol when USB-C port is connected to MAVlink flight controller. This is an option for Enterprise customers only and needs to be mutually discussed to ensure the planned functionality, please contact us at sales@dronetag.com before ordering.

  • Button flight control is an option (enabled by default) that controls whether Dronetag Beacon button can be used for starting/ending the flight. Disable this option only if you think the button can be accidentally pressed by something inside the drone while it is in flight.

  • USB Mode (disabled by default) ensures that the Beacon operates in tandem with the drone's activation. It's crucial to enable this mode only when planning to connect the Beacon directly to your drone and utilize the drone's power source to operate it. Activating USB Mode may affect the Beacon's ability to undergo firmware updates while not connected to USB.

Direct Remote ID​

  • Static data frequency configures the frequency of the DRI messages containing takeoff location, UAS Operator ID, and Aircraft ID.
  • Dynamic data frequency configures the frequency of the DRI messages with telemetry data.

Sensors​

  • GNSS input configures which GNSS receiver is used as an input for sending the DRI. Possible options are Internal for Dronetag Beacon receiver, MAVlink for reading the data from MAVlink flight controller through EXT port, and Simulated for artificial simulated data for debugging/troubleshooting/testing purpose. Simulated must not be used for general usage.
  • Internal GNSS mode configures the mode of internal GNSS receiver. The Full power mode has about five times higher power consumption than the Power-saving mode. Therefore, it is recommended to use Full power mode only in challenging conditions where problems with GNSS fix occur.
  • Location update rate configures the update and navigation rate of the GNSS receiver in Hz. A higher value means more up-to-date data for DRI but consumes more power. Thus 1 Hz is recommended for general use.