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drone@on is a modular end-to-end system for quickly equipping work drones (sensor platforms) – especially for retrofit scenarios and large custom-built drones. The motivation is clear: legal requirements (since 2024), such as Remote ID, must be reliably fulfilled even if existing drones were not originally designed for this purpose. drone@on provides a practical way to bring existing systems into compliance while flexibly integrating sensors, power supply and electronics.

Features

drone@on_RemoteID
The central module for Remote-ID-compliant retrofitting: a compact microcontroller with Bluetooth 5 transmits the Remote ID signal and also covers additional required functions such as geofencing. The drone pilot is actively warned when a geographical flight restriction area is affected. The 1:1 rule is implemented as well, helping to ensure compliance during operation. For the geofencing function, distance maps are calculated based on official map data, compressed and stored directly on the module. An integrated display shows all relevant information.

drone@on_CommanderDongle
The Commander Dongle is the interface between PC and system: via the dongle (including software), the Remote ID module is configured and loaded with the required data. Map and region data can be updated daily when an internet connection is available. One region covers 4 × 4 km, and up to ten regions can be managed.

drone@on_RemoteIDScanner
With the scanner dongle, Remote ID data (BT5) can be received, displayed and recorded. In combination with drone@on Commander, positions can be visualised and documented – for example for monitoring and service purposes.

drone@on_LED / LiDAR / Barometer Tag
This module provides an LED / LiDAR / barometer tag that can be used, among other things, for precise altitude determination. The LED additionally warns when entering a flight restriction zone.

drone@on_GPS-Tag
GPS antenna supporting the Remote ID functionality.

Rail system

To ensure that drone@on remains quick to mount while being robust in operation, the system uses a vibration-damping rail system. This allows clean integration of components such as:

  • battery housing including charging electronics and main switch
  • housing for the RC receiver
  • housing for the PX4 flight controller (waterproof and shock-protected)

Structural advantages at a glance

  • modular expansion and easy replacement
  • stable and robust with low weight
  • waterproof / water-repellent
  • vibration-damping rail system for mounting

Extensions

Short-term planned extensions

  • GPSRtk@on and drone@onRtkStation for centimetre-level positioning (approx. 1 cm) as a basis for precise surveying
    (note: with a standard GPS antenna, typical accuracy is around 2 m)
  • Lidar@on as a scanner for 3D ground surveying (autopilot integration)
  • Thermal@on for extending the system with a thermal sensor

Long-term planned extensions

  • Replacement of RemoteID@on with more powerful companion computers (various performance tiers)
  • extended autopilot with environmental awareness for autonomous mission execution
  • integration of more powerful sensors (thermal, infrared, cameras, 3D cameras)