New regulations are forcing professional pilots in EU & US regions to make their drones digitally visible. We created Beacon, the add-on that makes drones instantly compliant with the latest DRI standards. Upgrade your existing drone, without the need to purchase new aircraft.
Slap the Dronetag Beacon on and instantly enhance your drone with DRI capability. The tiny device transmits the drone location via Bluetooth to up to a 3km (1.86miles) range.
Supported regions
European Union
ASD-STAN
Compliant with prEN 4709-002 which requires Direct Remote Identification for drones above 250 grams flying below 120 meters in the Specific category.
USA
ASTM
Dronetag Beacon is Approved by FAA (check the DoC here) and Compliant with ASTM F3411 which requires Broadcast Remote ID for all pilots flying out of FAA-recognized identification areas.
Other countries
As Beacon is transmitting data via Bluetooth, it is usable anywhere in the world. All countries using ASD-STAN or ASTM standards are supported. Check your local rules.
Flying in the EU or US region and need advanced Network Remote Identification?
Dronetag Beacon is the bare minimum to fly your drone safe & compliant.
With the size of 2 chocolate bar squares (16g / 0.56oz) Beacon swing opens the door to the digital experience for drones of all sizes.
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Fit the Beacon to nanoweight drone or large UAV. Unparalleled up to 16 hours of battery life gives you enough time to accomplish the wildest missions. Reclosable dual lock fastener so strong that you can lift an average drone by it. Worldwide supported Bluetooth technology and the finest geolocation standards.
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“Entry-level for everyone who wants to experience the digital world of drone flying.”
Jaroslav Řešátko, owner of DJI Telink (CZ)
Dronetag App
Available on all devices
Manage your devices, check the airspace zones, plan your flights, inspect airborne drones around with their flight itineraries and notify other pilots about any airspace hazards. All that in one app – the Dronetag App.
Show your drone on flight radar
The sturdy 3D printed box packed with technology instantly enhances any drone with a DRI feature.
All Data Snug and Secured
With over-the-air firmware updates and data encryption, your information will be safe and neatly organized in the mobile app.
See AlsoDronetag Makes Flying SafeMultiple geolocation standards
Receiving signals from GPS, GLONASS, Galileo and SBAS for robust and reliable positioning.
Instant Direct Remote ID upgrade
Compliant with Direct / Broadcast Remote ID according to the prEN 4709-002 and ASTM F3411 standards.
Internal Bluetooth & GNSS antennas
With an option to add external Bluetooth antennas for better signal reception.
Unparalleled up to 16 hours of battery life
Or use your drone as the power source for carefree flying without hustling to charge several devices.
Worry-free flight from take-off to landing
Beacon warns other closed-by pilots about potential dangers during take-off, landing, or when free-fall is detected.
Precise sensors onboard
GNSS position estimation, pressure altitude measurement, and motion detection via accelerometer.
MAVlink & DJI A3 support
Professional DJI and Pixhawk flight controllers integration via our EXT port to connect to drone’s flight data.
- Short-range radio
- Bluetooth 2.4GHz
- Sensors
- GNSS, barometer, accelerometer
- Positioning
- GPS L1, GLONASS L1, Galileo E1, SBAS
- Built-in Antennas
- Bluetooth and GNSS
- Optional Antennas
- Bluetooth via MMCX plugs
- External ports
- 3.3V extension connector and 5V Micro USB
- Battery
- LiPo 3.7V 200 mAh
- Battery life
- 8-16 hours (depending on the configuration)
- Charging
- 5V Micro USB
- Charging time
- 2 hours from a discharged state
- Average current consumption
- 15mA
- Maximum current consumption
- 100mA
- Enclosure
- plastic
- Fastening mechanism
- 3M Dual-lock SJ4570
- IP rating
- IP43
- Operating temperature
- -20°C to +60°C (-4°F to 140°F)
- Dimensions
- 37×26×16mm (1.5×1.0×0.6in)
- Weight
- 16grams (0.56oz)
Documents for download are available on Help site
What is a Remote ID and why do I need it?
Remote Identification (Remote ID), means that other parties can receive basic information about airborne drones digitally (in a similar way to general aviation). The example data that Remote ID drones transmit wirelessly during flight is the operator's registration number, drone serial number, and current position.
Europe and US are currently leading the way with the rest of the world following their trajectory. Remote ID aims to enable organized management of drone operations to ensure safe airspace.
What is the difference between the Direct and Network Remote ID?
There are two types of Remote IDs. The first is Direct (in some countries called Broadcast) Remote ID (DRI), in which the drone broadcasts data directly to nearby entities ranging from hundreds of meters to a few kilometers. The second type is Network Remote ID (NRI), where the drone sends the data via a cellular network to a central system where it can be accessed by other users.
Visit our Knowledge Base for more information.
When do I need DRI and when NRI? Do I need both?
The current European-wide drone regulation requires all drones flying in a Specific category to fulfil the DRI requirements starting 1st July 2022. The technology and protocol are already defined in prEN 4709-002. However, the situation about the NRI mandate is still a bit unclear. All we know is that it will be required to access U-space airspace starting January 2023.
In the USA, the FAA mandates pilots to use DRI modules from September 2023 and drone manufacturers to comply with it (to produce Standard Remote ID drones) starting December 2022.
To sum it up, having both DRI and NRI systems on your drone is better. Dronetag Mini is future-proof and will always fulfill the latest standards.
Can I use the Beacon without the subscription?
Yes, you can use Dronetag Beacon with Dronetag App in our Free tier without any monthly fees.
In which countries can I use Dronetag Beacon?
All. As Beacon transmits data via Bluetooth, it is usable anywhere in the world.
How does Beacon Gen.2 differ from Beacon?
Kindly be aware that orders made after the middle of November 2023 will be fulfilled with Dronetag Beacon Gen.2. Information about the evolution of Dronetag Beacon can be found here.
Key improvements in Beacon Gen.2 comprise:
- Extended battery life, now reaching up to 18 hours.
- Integration of a High-precision & Ultra-low-power GNSS Ublox M10 Receiver.
- Transition to a new USB C connector, replacing the previous Micro USB.
- Removal of the external connector for the Bluetooth antenna.
- The exclusion of the Extension Port (integration of Professional DJI and Pixhawk flight controllers is exclusively available to Enterprise customers).
