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SPECIFICATIONS

3DR Radio Guide V1 © 3D Robotics, Inc. 28 October 2013

SUPPORT

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online documentation of 3DR Radios, visit 

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For customer support, contact us at 

[email protected] 

or call our support line at 

+1 (858) 225-1414

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Processing

100 mW maximum output power (adjustable)
-117 dBm receive sensitivity
Based on HopeRF’s HM-TRP module
RP-SMA connector
2-way full-duplex communication through adaptive TDM
UART interface
Transparent serial link
MAVLink protocol 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: 25 mA
Serial interface: 3.3 V UART

Dimensions

26.7 cm x 55.5 cm x 13.3 cm 
(without antenna)

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4

5

1 Micro-USB port
2 6-wire cable connector
3 Antenna
4 Frequency
5 LED indicator

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2

RADIO DESCRIPTION

LED MEANINGS

Solid green
Link established with paired radio

Blinking green
Searching for paired radio

Blinking red
Transmitting data

Solid red
Firmware update mode

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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