The DroneBeacon FPV is a family of modules that are so-called direct or broadcast audited Remote ID long-range transponders (both FAA and EU) and need both an external GPS receiver (NMEA or UBX) and external power (by the drone).
The modules are low weight, small size and designed for the FPV market, but can of course also be used for other drone applications as well. Furthermore, they are audited RemoteID, which means that an external audit has confirmed that these modules are compliant with regulation in the USA and EU. Read why this matters here.
The DroneBeacon FPV modules have also a GPS out connector, which means that you can connect the GPS signal to the flight controller. No extra GPS receiver needed, reuse your current one! As the modules relay any information to and from the flight controller to the GPS receiver, the flight controller won’t know if a DroneBeacon FPV is installed. The modules support any flight controller software such as Betaflight, INAV, ArduPilot, PX4 etc.
Products
db122fpv
2nd generation FPV RemoteID transponder with 6-pin Molex PicoBlade connectors
db152fpv
3rd generation FPV RemoteID transponder with 6-pin JST SH 1 mm connectors. It has 20 x 20 M3 holes for easy installation in 20 x 20 stacks. Only 2.9 gram (including antenna)
db153fpv
3rd generation FPV RemoteID transponder with solder pads. Only 19 by 14 mm and 2 gram (including antenna)
3rd generation FPV RemoteID transponder with solder pads. Only 19 by 14 mm and 2 gram (including antenna)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
Why do you use an external antenna?
In our view internal antennas are non-compliant and we expect that at some point in time the FAA DoC status of those models will be revoked. Read more here.
db122fpv: DoC RID000000175
db152fpv: DoC RID000001757
db153fpv: DoC RID000001758
EU Declaration of Conformity
External audits:
Specifications db153fpv
FAA approval (USA)
NDAA compliant
components are not on the NDAA blacklist
EU
Compliant with the EU regulation
Short-range radio
Bluetooth and WiFi 2.4GHz, output power (ERP): + 20 dBm (100 mW)
RemoteID broadcast transport mechanism
Bluetooth Legacy, Bluetooth Long Range, WiFi Beacon, WiFi NaN. (Default: Bluetooth Legacy and Bluetooth Long Range)
Positioning
external GPS receiver. It supports GPS/GNSS receivers that output NMEA or UBX (u-blox protocol)
Antennas
3 dBi WLAN/BLE antenna (IPEX3 connector)
Power
solder pads; voltage range: 4.75 – 15 V
Reverse polarity protection
Overvoltage (spikes) protection
GPS connectors
solder pads, GPS IN: TX RX and GPS OUT: To Ro
3.3V Logic levels – ESD-protected
LED lights
status, configuration mode, optional external LED
Configuration
Browser (set the device in configuration mode and connect to the dronebeacon WiFi network)
Fastening mechanism
double sided 3M sticker
Operating temperature
-40°C to +85°C
Dimensions
19 x 14 x 3 mm
Weight
2 grams (including antenna, excluding other cables)
Specifications db152fpv
FAA approval
NDAA compliant
components are not on the NDAA blacklist
EU
Compliant with the EU regulation
Short-range radio
Bluetooth and WiFi 2.4GHz, output power (ERP): + 20 dBm (100 mW)
RemoteID broadcast transport mechanism
Bluetooth Legacy, Bluetooth Long Range, WiFi Beacon, WiFi NaN. (Default: Bluetooth Legacy and Bluetooth Long Range)
Positioning
external GPS receiver. It supports GPS receivers that output NMEA or UBX (u-blox protocol)
Antennas
3 dBi WLAN/BLE antenna (IPEX3 connector)
Power
6-pin JST-SH 1mm connector; voltage range: 4.75 – 15 V
Reverse polarity protection
Overvoltage (spikes) protection
GPS connectors
2x 6-pin JST-SH 1mm connectors: GPS IN and GPS OUT: SDA, GND, TX, RX, Vcc, SCL
3.3V Logic levels – ESD-protected
LED lights
status, configuration mode, optional external LED
Configuration
Browser (set the device in configuration mode and connect to the dronebeacon WiFi network)
Fastening mechanism
4x M3 screws (20 x 20 mm grid)
Operating temperature
-40°C to +85°C
Dimensions
27 x 27 x 4 mm
Weight
2.9 grams (including antenna, excluding other cables)
Specifications db122fpv
FAA approval
NDAA compliant
components are not on the NDAA blacklist
EU
Compliant with the EU regulation
Short-range radio
Bluetooth and WiFi 2.4GHz, output power (ERP): + 20 dBm (100 mW)
RemoteID broadcast transport mechanism
Bluetooth Legacy, Bluetooth Long Range, WiFi Beacon, WiFi NaN. (Default: Bluetooth Legacy and Bluetooth Long Range)
Positioning
external GPS receiver. It supports GPS receivers that output NMEA or UBX (u-blox protocol)
Antennas
3 dBi WLAN/BLE antenna (IPEX connector)
Power
6-pin Molex PicoBlade connector; voltage range: 4.5 – 15 V
GPS connectors
2x 6-pin Molex PicoBlade connectors: GPS IN and GPS OUT: SDA, GND, TX, RX, Vcc, SCL
LED lights
status, configuration mode, optional external LED
Configuration
Browser (set the device in configuration mode and connect to the dronebeacon WiFi network)
Fastening mechanism
double sided 3M sticker
Operating temperature
-40°C to +85°C
Dimensions
28 x 28 x 4 mm
Weight
4 grams (including antenna, excluding other cables)
