Configuration for Operators

This page provides instructions for configuring IDLINK with your PRISM Lite sUAS.

In order to comply with Remote ID, operators must utilize a GCS device that has a built-in GNSS system or an external GNSS device. The GNSS system must, at a minimum, use GPS with SBAS (WAAS) augmentation as its location source.

With the GPS included with IDLINK, this requirement is already satisfied, allowing the operator to operate with ease while remaining compliant.

In addition to the GPS, IDLINK includes a preconfigured RFD900X telemetry radio module compatible with the latest version of QGC (or Mission Planner) application for flight (laptop/tablet not included). The RFD900X system is composed of an air module and ground control station module operating on the 900Mhz spectrum. The air module is preinstalled on PRISM Lite and the ground control station module is included inside IDLINK.

Ground Control Station Setup

  1. Install QGroundControl (or Mission Planner)

  2. Install antennas onto IDLINK

  1. Using any open USB port, plug IDLINK into your device

  1. In Windows, search Device Manager. Once in Device Manager location and open the COM Ports drop down menu to determine the COM port for both the u-blox GPS and RFD900 included in IDLINK.

  2. Power on the Futaba FMT-02 and PRISM Lite

  3. Open QGroundControl (or Mission Planner)

    • QGroundControl - the RFD900 should automatically get recognized. If the RFD900 fails to connect click on the QGroundControl logo in the top left corner and select Application Settings>Comm Links>Add

      • Name = choose a name for you device

      • Type = select Serial

      • Serial Port = select the COM port determined in Step 3.

      • Baud Rate = select 57600 and click OK

      Once you have added your RFD900 as a Comm Links device select the name you chose for your device and Connect.

    • Mission Planner - in the upper right corner select the COM Port determined in Step 3 for the RFD900 and Connect

  4. Configure the GCS GPS included in IDLINK

    • QGroundControl - Select the Remote ID page in the Application Settings menu panel on the left.

      • Under GCS GPS>NMEA External GPS Device select the COM port for the u-blox GPS determined in Step 3 and set the NMEA GPS Baudrate to 9600.

      • Close QGroundControl, and re-open it

    • Mission Planner - Select the Drone ID page in the home screen.

      • In the GCS GPS box select the COM port for the u-blox GPS determined in Step 3 and set the baud rate to 9600 and click Connect Base GPS

  5. You have successfully configured IDLINK with PRISM Lite and are ready for flight!

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