Hi, I am an amateur drone flyer, and electronics enthusiast with engineering background. Along with some other friends we have the problem that our drones sometimes fly out of sight range, and if it happens that they fall to the ground, is extremely difficult if not impossible to find them for recovery, since we don’t have a way to track them through low vegetation. This is important to us because of the value of the components that might survive the fall.
I have read something about RF and 433MHz thinking it could serve the objective of a tracking device, therefore I need advice or ideas on the best ways to build a beacon to place it on the drone (as a transponder) and a receiver (as a radar) to track the thing down. I know is not going to be easy and I am not fixed to the idea of using 433, so if anyone can suggest where to start or an easier solution I will be in debt. Lastly if you rather to write me (technical articles or useful references) please do it to: <snip> .Thank you in advance.
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I have read something about RF and 433MHz thinking it could serve the objective of a tracking device, therefore I need advice or ideas on the best ways to build a beacon to place it on the drone (as a transponder) and a receiver (as a radar) to track the thing down. I know is not going to be easy and I am not fixed to the idea of using 433, so if anyone can suggest where to start or an easier solution I will be in debt. Lastly if you rather to write me (technical articles or useful references) please do it to: <snip> .Thank you in advance.
Moderator edit: We do not post email addresses to avoid spam.
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