The DroneBeacon ext power modules are so-called direct or broadcast Remote ID long-range transponders, equipped with its own GPS receiver and needs to be powered by the drone. A transponder is also called add-on, tracker, tag or (wireless) number plate. The DroneBeacon ext power modules has two flavors: a transponder with enclosure or a PCB only. It is compliant with the (upcoming) standards in the EU and USA. The FAA has approved our modules for usage in the USA. Furthermore, the transponder is optimized for long range due to its transmit power and antenna design. It also supports all transmission protocols for maximum flexibility.
DroneBeacon ext power modules can be attached to a drone by using the included M3 dual-lock stickers or use the M5 screw noses. On the other hand the PCB modules have 4x mounting holes. There is a status LED to show the status. The transponder can be configured easy using any device, by pressing the configuration button and connect to the dronebeacon Access Point.
Users (in the USA) need to register their drone at the FAA website: https://www.faa.gov/uas/getting_started/register_drone In the EU you need to enter the operator ID in the configuration settings.
June 2024: see this product notification. We advise all users to upgrade to the latest firmware in order to be fully compliant.
Applications for the DroneBeacon Remote ID transponder
db121: DoC RID000000088
db121pcb: DoC RID000000089
db151: DoC RID000002218
db151pcb: DoC RID000002217
EU Declaration of Conformity
External audits:
Specifications db151
FAA approval
pending
NDAA compliant
components are not on the NDAA blacklist
Short-range radio
Bluetooth and WiFi 2.4GHz, output power (ERP): + 20 dBm (100 mW)
Positioning
GPS, 2.5m positioning precision
Antennas
0 dBi WLAN/BLE antenna (internal omni-directional high-performance PCB antenna)
0 dBi GLS antenna
Power
2-pin JST-GH 1.25mm connector 4.75 – 15 V
reverse polarity protection
voltage spike protection
LED lights
status, configuration mode
Enclosure
plastic (nylon)
Fastening mechanism
3M dual-lock or M5 screws using the screw noses
IP rating
IP43
Operating temperature
-10°C to +50°C
Dimensions
32 x 30 x 22 mm. With screw nodes the dimensions are 32 x 47 x 22 mm
Weight
~7.3 grams
Specifications db151pcb
FAA approval
pending
NDAA compliant
components are not on the NDAA blacklist
Short-range radio
Bluetooth and WiFi 2.4GHz, output power (ERP): + 20 dBm (100 mW)
Positioning
GPS, 2.5m positioning precision
Antennas
3 dBi WLAN/BLE antenna (IPEX3 connector)
0 dBi GPS antenna (IPEX connector)
Power
2-pin JST-GH 1.25mm connector 4.75 – 15 V
auxiliary unpopulated 2.54mm header 4.75 – 15 V
reverse polarity protection
voltage spike protection
LED lights
status, configuration mode
Fastening mechanism
4x M3 screws
Operating temperature
-10°C to +50°C
Dimensions
27 x 27 x 5 mm
20 x 20 mm mounting hole grid M3.
Weight
~3.8 gram (including antennas, without ~2.5 gram)
Specifications db121
FAA approval
NDAA compliant
components are not on the NDAA blacklist
Short-range radio
Bluetooth and WiFi 2.4GHz, output power (ERP): + 20 dBm (100 mW)
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, 2.5m positioning precision
Antennas
0 dBi WLAN/BLE antenna (internal omni-directional high-performance PCB antenna)
0 dBi GLS antenna
Power
2-pin JST-GH 1.25mm connector 5 – 14 V
LED lights
status, configuration mode
Enclosure
plastic (nylon)
Fastening mechanism
3M dual-lock or M5 screws using the screw noses
IP rating
IP43
Operating temperature
-5°C to +40°C
Dimensions
36 x 38 x 28 mm. With screw nodes the dimensions are 36 x 55 x 28 mm
Weight
11 grams
FAA approval
NDAA compliant
components are not on the NDAA blacklist
Short-range radio
Bluetooth and WiFi 2.4GHz, output power (ERP): + 20 dBm (100 mW)
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, 2.5m positioning precision
Antennas
3 dBi WLAN/BLE antenna (IPEX connector)
0 dBi GPS antenna (IPEX connector)
Power
2-pin JST-GH 1.25mm connector 5 – 14 V
auxiliary unpopulated 2.54mm 2-pin header 5 – 14 V
LED lights
status, configuration mode
Fastening mechanism
4x M2 screws
Operating temperature
-5°C to +40°C
Dimensions
33 x 35 x 5 mm
Weight
5 grams (including antennas)
