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Receivers

(RIDER, Scout)

Dronetag App is the central hub for managing all Dronetag devices – both transmitters (that broadcast Remote ID) and receivers (that detect and process Remote ID).
You can use it on iOS, Android, or Web (dronetag.app).

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Receivers (RIDER, Scout)​

Device Registration​

Registering RIDER or Scout is the same as transmitters:

  1. Power on the device.
  2. In the app, go to Profile > My Devices > Register new.
  3. Select RIDER or Scout and follow the steps.

Operating Modes (Scout only)​

In the app, you can switch between Scout’s modes:

  • Sensor / Sensor+ – raw detection data only (no license needed)
  • On-Premise – local visualization without Internet
  • Cloud – full remote monitoring via Dronetag App (license + Internet required)

👉 More info: Scout Operating Modes Help

Data Bundles (RIDER)​

RIDER requires a Data Bundle (or free trial) for online use via LTE.

In the app you can:

  • Purchase a new Data Bundle
  • Activate it on your RIDER
  • Check remaining hours and expiry under Profile > My Devices > RIDER

You’ll also receive push/email notifications at 75%, 90% and 100% usage.

Without a Data Bundle, RIDER can still be used via Bluetooth with Drone Scanner (Gen. 2) but without cloud features.

License Management (Scout)​

For Cloud or On-Premise operation, Scout requires a license.
You can purchase and activate licenses in the app:

  • Go to Profile > Account > Licenses
  • Enter license code
  • Assign license to your Scout

Changing Call Sign and Color Tag​

You can customize your device’s Call Sign (name shown to others) and Color Tag (map indicator color) directly in the Dronetag app.
This feature is available for all Dronetag devices except Scout.

  1. Turn your Mini (or another Dronetag device) on.
  2. Open the Dronetag app.
  3. Go to Profile → My Devices → choose Dronetag device you want to setup.
  4. Scroll down to Change Call Sign and Color Tag.
  5. Choose your new Call Sign and Color Tag.
  6. Confirm your selection.

Your updated Call Sign and Color Tag will now appear in the app and in live data views where your device is visible.

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This setting is stored locally on the device and helps identify it visually in the app’s map and lists.
The SCOUT model does not support changing Call Sign or Color Tag.

Sharing Live Data from RIDER or Scout​

In the Dronetag app, you can share live data from your Dronetag RIDER or Dronetag Scout device with another user who also has a Dronetag account.

This allows them to see your device in their list and view its current position on the map in the app.

📱 How to Start Sharing

You can share data either in the Dronetag mobile app or in the Dronetag Web App:

  1. Go to Profile → My Devices.
  2. Select your Dronetag RIDER or Dronetag Scout.
  3. Tap Share data with others.
  1. Tap + Add more.
  1. Enter the email address of the user (the email must be registered in the Dronetag app).
  1. Confirm by tapping Confirm.

✅ The selected user will now see your RIDER or Scout under My Devices, marked with a shared-device icon.
They will also see the device’s live position on their map in the app.

🗑️ How to Stop Sharing

To remove sharing with a specific user:

  1. Go to Profile → My Devices.
  2. Select your Dronetag RIDER or Dronetag Scout.
  3. Tap Share data with others.
  4. Find the user in the list of accounts.
  5. Tap the trash bin icon next to their name.
  6. Confirm by tapping Delete.

General Data Visibility​

As with transmitters, this setting applies to your entire account, not just a single RIDER or Scout.

Choose Public or Private under Profile > Preferences > Default data visibility.

Firmware Update​

Update RIDER or Scout firmware directly through the app:

  1. Go to Profile > My Devices
  2. Select your device
  3. Tap Update Firmware

🛰️ Assisted-GNSS​

To activate Assisted-GNSS for your Dronetag RIDER:

  1. Turn your RIDER on.
  2. Open the Dronetag app.
  3. Go to Profile → My Devices → Dronetag RIDER → A-GNSS.
  4. Follow the steps in the app to complete the process.

Once done, your RIDER will update its satellite assistance data and acquire a GNSS fix much faster.

⚙️ How It Works

Normally, a GNSS receiver needs to download satellite data (ephemeris and almanac) directly from orbiting satellites — a process that can take up to 30–60 seconds.
With Assisted-GNSS, this information is fetched via the Dronetag Cloud or your mobile internet connection, allowing the device to calculate its position almost instantly.

When uploadeded, Assisted-GNSS allows your device to:

  • Reduce time to first fix (TTFF) — get GPS lock within seconds instead of minutes.
  • Stabilize position data more quickly after startup.
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Use Assisted-GNSS when:

  • You’ve just powered on the RIDER after a long time.
  • You’ve moved to a new location (more than ~100 km from the last fix).
  • You’re operating in urban, mountainous, or indoor environments where satellite visibility is limited.
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Assisted-GNSS only accelerates satellite acquisition — it doesn’t replace GNSS signals.
Make sure your device has at least partial view of the sky to get an accurate fix.

Diagnostic Logs​

If requested by support, you can send logs directly from the app:

  1. Open Profile > My Devices > RIDER/Scout
  2. Go to Troubleshooting > Obtain Diagnostic Logs

These will be automatically packaged and sent to the support team.

Troubleshooting Tools​

From the app you can:

  • Reset to Factory Defaults (works on firmware v1.4.1+)
  • Perform Hard Reset by button combination on the device, or trigger reset from the app.

Setting Up Alerts and Alert Zones​

Experimental Feature

The Alerts feature is currently in experimental mode. It allows you to receive real-time notifications when a new detection occurs.
Please note that this feature is still under development and may occasionally experience issues or unexpected behavior.

🔔 Alerts​

Alerts work only when the Dronetag app is running in the foreground — the screen must be on and the app actively open.

Alert settings are stored locally on your device, meaning they:

  • Are not synced with your Dronetag account.
  • Do not affect alert settings physically stored on your Dronetag RIDER.
🔔 How to Enable Real-Time Alerts
  1. Open the Dronetag app.
  2. Go to Profile → Alerts.
  3. Toggle Enable real-time alerts to ON.

Your app will now start showing alert notifications (when active in the foreground) for newly detected drones.

🚫 How to Ignore Drones

You can choose which drones should be ignored — the app will then not trigger alerts for them.

  1. Go to Profile → Alerts.
  2. Scroll down to the Ignored drones section.
  3. In the UA Identifier field, enter the serial number of the drone you want to ignore.
  4. Tap Add.

The ignored drones will appear in a list below the input field.

🗺️ Alert Zones (GeoJSON)​

You can set up geographical zones where alerts will be triggered only when a detected drone enters the defined area.
Alert zones use the GeoJSON format for defining geographic boundaries.

Learn how to setup Alert Zones in this chapter.

Account & General Settings​

Profile Management​

Manage your account details, password and linked devices.

Default Data Visibility​

Set the default for all your data: Public or Private.
Adjust this under Profile > Preferences.

Purchase History​

In the app you can see:

  • Your active and expired Data Bundles
  • Subscriptions for transmitters
  • License purchases

Notifications​

RIDER and Scout users will receive push and email notifications when bundles are nearly consumed.
You can configure notification preferences in the app.