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3DR RADIO

 

V2

QUICK START GUIDE

PARTS

GETTING STARTED

3DR Radios provide an air-to-ground data link between the autopilot and your ground station laptop or 
tablet. Follow this guide to install the radios on your plane, copter, or rover. 3DR Radios arrive ready to 
use. Just mount and connect to view real-time data from your drone.

Android adapter cable

6-wire Pixhawk connector cable

Micro-USB cable

Two 3DR Radios in 915 or 433 mHz

Attach the antennas, and use either radio as an air or ground module.

6-to-5-position APM and PX4 connector cable

Summary of Contents for 3DR RADIO V2

Page 1: ...this guide to install the radios on your plane copter or rover 3DR Radios arrive ready to use Just mount and connect to view real time data from your drone Android adapter cable 6 wire Pixhawk connector cable Micro USB cable Two 3DR Radios in 915 or 433 mHz Attach the antennas and use either radio as an air or ground module 6 to 5 position APM and PX4 connector cable ...

Page 2: ...range CONNECT TO MISSION PLANNER Use the micro USB cable to connect the ground module to your laptop In Mission Planner and APM Planner ground station applications select the communication option that shows COM set the rate to 57600 and select Connect The radio will not connect unless the vehicle is powered Use the Flight Data screen to view your vehicle s status and control missions in flight LEA...

Page 3: ...ly be configured while unconnected to MAVLink Select Initial Setup 3DR Radio and Load Settings to configure the radios All settings should be the same for both modules Ensure that the Net ID setting is identical on each radio to enable pairing Select Save Settings to apply settings For flying with friends make sure your Net IDs do not conflict Use the configuration options on this screen to apply ...

Page 4: ...ol framing Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum FHSS Configurable duty cycle Error correction corrects up to 25 of bit errors Open source SIK firmware Configurable through Mission Planner APM Planner Features Interchangeable air and ground modules 915 or 433 mHz Micro USB port 6 position DF13 connector Power Supply voltage 3 7 6 VDC from USB or DF13 Transmit current 100 mA at 30 dBm Receive current 2...

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