Flarm Aurora UAS Transmitter

Aurora transmits the altitude, position, and type of aircraft to manned aircraft equipped with Flarm. The transmitter reduces the risk of collisions between drones and manned aircraft. It is suitable for multicopters and other UAVs that can carry at least 65 g payload.

In just a few years, civil drones have become powerful tools in industry, protection, rescue, and other primarily commercial applications. In aviation, such drones are referred to as UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles). These remotely piloted aircraft share airspace near the ground with manned aviation, which carries risks. The Flarm Aurora system is a very light transmitter in a compact housing. Among other things, Aurora transmits the altitude, position, and type of aircraft. This information can be received by more than 60,000 manned aircraft equipped with Flarm, allowing for the detection of UAVs from a great distance. This enables the pilot of the manned aircraft to adjust the flight path to avoid dangerous approaches. The avoidance rule remains unchanged: the drone operator is still obliged to avoid manned aircraft.

Due to the low weight of the transmitter, it can be carried by all drones that can move a payload of 65 grams (including USB cable and antenna). The power supply can be provided either via a rechargeable battery (5 - 28 V DC with JST-GH connector) or via USB-C (5 V DC) from the drone. Powering via the drone has the advantage that the transmitter only transmits its position when the drone is switched on, eliminating the need for an additional battery. In addition to Flarm, Aurora also integrates a transmitter for Direct-Broadcast Remote ID signals in accordance with the international ASTM F3411-9 and ASD-STAN prEN 4709-002 standards. Aurora complies with the relevant EN/ETSI standards.