A large portion of small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) utilise two different data links during mission execution. One data link typically provides the Command and Control (C2) interface and the second provides the video downlink for the onboard payload. Brock Technologies, Inc. has eliminated the need to have two separate data links with the announcement of their latest product, the BTECH NANO Digital Data Link (DDL).
The BTECH NANO DDL enables users to integrate video and C2 for their small UAS via single, low cost, light-weight package. The compact architecture reduces the complexity and weight of wiring making the BTECH NANO DDL perfect for small UAS. It is compatible with a variety of commercially available small UAS products including the Cloud Cap Technology Piccolo and TASE gimbal product lines as well as the Procerus Kestrel and Perceptor gimbal product lines.
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In addition, the BTECH NANO DDL can be used with systems like the Ardupilot or other standalone products such as those for Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV) or Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USV), making it an affordable option for a large market space. The single serial port and a single video input port make integration of the BTECH NANO DDL straight forward for many applications. The BTECH NANO DDL is optionally delivered in a lightweight aluminum enclosure, but can also be purchased without an enclosure to satisfy customers with extreme volume or weight requirements.
Specifications:
Input Power: 7.0V-36.0V
Weight: 64g w/o enclosure 118g with aluminum enclosure
L x W x H: 3in x 2in x 1in
Compatibility: Piccolo Autopilot, Kestrel Autopilot, TASE Gimbal, Proceptor Gimbal, ArduPilot or as a Stand Alone datalink
Video Input: (1) NTSC/PAL composite, 75 Ω
Video Compression: H.264 (HP@L3), Motion JPEG
Video capture resolutions: 704×480, 352×240, 176×120 (NTSC)
640×480, 320×240, 160×120 (NTSC)
720×480, 360×240, 180×120 (NTSC)
704×576, 352×288, 176×144 (PAL)
720×576, 360×288, 180×144 (PAL)
Local Capture: Micro SD Card
Frame Rate: H.264: 30/15/10/6 fps (NTSC), 25/12.5/8.3/5 fps (PAL)
Output Stream Formats: MPEG-TS, H.264 VES, MJPEG
Throughput: Up to 12 Mbps Throughput
Serial Interface: RS232, RS485, RS422
Serial Baud Rate: 300bps to 921kbps
Power Output: Adjustable Output Power (up to 1W)
Encryption: 128 bit AES
Sensitivity: -90dBm @ 12 Mbps, -95dBm @ 6 Mbps
Error Detection: 32 bits of CRC, ARQ
Frequency Options: 2.304 – 2.364 GHz
2.405 – 2.470 GHz
3.300 – 3.500 GHz
5.000 – 5.800 GHz
Environmental:
Humidity 5-95%, non-condensing
Range: Up to 40miles
Source: Press Release