Dronetag has launched the second generation of its fixed Remote ID receiver for public safety, critical infrastructure and security teams. Available in four configurations, Scout Gen 2 is designed to receive Remote ID on both 2.4 and 5 GHz on every antenna.
The company said on November 12 that this second generation receiver is particularly suitable for Drone as First Responder (DFR) programmes. “Skydio, which broadcasts Remote ID on 5 GHz, reports over 1,000 dock deployments with US public safety agencies,” Dronetag explained. “Receivers have so far picked up 5 GHz only on omnidirectional antennas, tracking a Skydio to about 1 mile. In its high performance configuration, Scout Gen 2 extends that to 5+ miles (8+ km).
Data from the Dronetag’s detection network of over 3,000 receivers shows that autonomous drone operations grew 2.6x year on year, and that 24.9 percent of flights recorded in the US are now autonomous. The company therefore believes that extending the 5 GHz range is necessary.
In addition to extending the range, Scout Gen 2 also provides LTE as standard, with the US version FirstNet capable. An upcoming firmware update will provide support for this capability. Dronetag said Scout Gen 2 also provides a 10 percent Remote ID reception improvement on 2.4 GHz and can now combine Remote ID with manned traffic monitoring in one receiver.
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