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DroneBeacon db200 manual - version 1.0 September 2022 - © BlueMark Innovations BV 2022

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Contents

Quick start......................................................................................................................................................................................3
1 Introduction .............................................................................................................................................................................. 5

2.1 Audience.......................................................................................................................................................................5
2.2 Specifications..............................................................................................................................................................5
2.3 Installation....................................................................................................................................................................6
2.4 Using the transponder............................................................................................................................................6
2.5 Android app.................................................................................................................................................................7
2.6 Open Drone ID............................................................................................................................................................7

2 Firmware.....................................................................................................................................................................................8

2.1 Hardware setup..........................................................................................................................................................8
2.2 Download mode........................................................................................................................................................9
2.3 Flashing new firmware............................................................................................................................................9

3 Current profile....................................................................................................................................................................... 10
4 Warranty...................................................................................................................................................................................11
5 More information................................................................................................................................................................. 11

Summary of Contents for DroneBeacon MAVLink 200 Series

Page 1: ...version 1 0 September 2022 BlueMark Innovations BV 2022 1 11 DroneBeacon MAVLink Transponder Manual 200 series September 2022 version 1 0 The latest version of this manual is located here https downlo...

Page 2: ...ueMark Innovations BV 2022 2 11 Intended audience users of the db200 transponder Disclaimer we are not responsible or liable for errors or incomplete information in this document Version history versi...

Page 3: ...se of a Cube Orange a Attach the db200 via CAN 1 or CAN 2 to a free CAN port of the Cube Orange using a 4 pin JST GH 1 25mm cable b Or attach the db200 via the TELEM port to a free TELEM port of the C...

Page 4: ...s Quick start 3 1 Introduction 5 2 1 Audience 5 2 2 Specifications 5 2 3 Installation 6 2 4 Using the transponder 6 2 5 Android app 7 2 6 Open Drone ID 7 2 Firmware 8 2 1 Hardware setup 8 2 2 Download...

Page 5: ...iver that detects Remote ID signals of nearby drones up to several km distance in open space See https dronescout co for more information about our products 2 1 Audience This document is intended for...

Page 6: ...transponder is controlled by the autopilot system For normal operation make sure the transponder is powered on white power LED is ON and make sure the module can communicate with the autopilot system...

Page 7: ...to fly the drone s 2 5 Android app You can use the free OpenDroneID OSM Android app to view the DroneBeacon Remote ID signals https play google com store apps details id org opendroneid android_osm N...

Page 8: ...GH cable If you want to upgrade the firmware you need An USB to UART dongle e g dongles with P2303 chip 4x DuPont wire to connect the USB to UART dongle with the UART flash interface Solder the 4 pin...

Page 9: ...e is in download mode You can release the download button Now you can proceed with flashing the module 2 3 Flashing new firmware Windows For Windows you need to install the Flash Download Tools of thi...

Page 10: ...autopilot again This will exit download mode and will return to normal booting of the firmware 3 CURRENT PROFILE The current profile has been measured using a digital current meter with a 7 2 kHz samp...

Page 11: ...starting at the date of receiving the product Outside warranty are issues like crash damage improper use extreme weather conditions that damages the product The product is eligible for future firmware...

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