FLARM Technology Ltd Hinterbergstrasse 15 CH-6330 Cham ATOM UAV MANUAL Date: 2022-01-04 Version: 1.3 Page: 1 of 39 Document Number: FTD-088 Document status Published status ☐ Draft ☒ Released ☐ Canceled Confidentiality status ☐ Internal ☐ NDA ☒ Public Version control Ver. Date Summary of changes 1.0 2021-10-04 Initial version 1.1 2021-10-28 Adapt maximum antenna gain for FCC compliance 1.2 2021-11-26 Add FLARM Hub 1.40 release notes 1.
ATOM UAV MANUAL FLARM Technology Ltd Hinterbergstrasse 15 CH-6330 Cham Date: 2022-01-04 Version: 1.3 Page: 2 of 39 Document Number: FTD-088 Table of contents 1 Introduction ...................................................................................... 4 2 General Overview .............................................................................. 5 2.1 Specifications .......................................................................... 5 2.2 System Description .....................
FLARM Technology Ltd Hinterbergstrasse 15 CH-6330 Cham 5.2 ATOM UAV MANUAL Date: 2022-01-04 Version: 1.3 Page: 3 of 39 Document Number: FTD-088 JSON Interface ....................................................................... 23 6 Mandatory Firmware Update ........................................................... 24 7 Packing List ..................................................................................... 25 7.1 Atom UAV ............................................................
FLARM Technology Ltd Hinterbergstrasse 15 CH-6330 Cham 1 ATOM UAV MANUAL Date: 2022-01-04 Version: 1.3 Page: 4 of 39 Document Number: FTD-088 Introduction Atom UAV is a FLARM device developed specifically for UAVs. Leveraging the Atom platform, it is a miniature, feature-packed device that can be used standalone as an add-on or retrofit or integrated into other designs.
FLARM Technology Ltd Hinterbergstrasse 15 CH-6330 Cham 2 2.1 ATOM UAV MANUAL Date: 2022-01-04 Version: 1.3 Page: 5 of 39 Document Number: FTD-088 General Overview Specifications Dimensions Mass Mounting Platform Navigation Storage Connectors Protocols User Interface Power Supply Power Consumption Atom UAV Atom UAV OEM 57x40x15 mm 57x36x10 mm (50x36x8 mm w/o connectors) (54x40x15 mm w/o connectors) 43 g 15 g 4x3 mm holes, 30.
FLARM Technology Ltd Hinterbergstrasse 15 CH-6330 Cham 2.2 ATOM UAV MANUAL Date: 2022-01-04 Version: 1.3 Page: 6 of 39 Document Number: FTD-088 System Description FLARM is the collision avoidance system and traffic awareness/electronic conspicuity technology used by General Aviation, light aircraft, and UAVs. It was designed to support self-separation for both VFR and IFR in applicable airspace classes. Aircraft with a FLARM system alert the pilots when on a collision course with another aircraft.
FLARM Technology Ltd Hinterbergstrasse 15 CH-6330 Cham ATOM UAV MANUAL Date: 2022-01-04 Version: 1.3 Page: 7 of 39 Document Number: FTD-088 As a transmitter, UAVs mounted with Atom UAV are visible by other FLARMequipped devices and can be tracked by Remote ID receivers. As a receiver, it can receive and process FLARM, ADS-B and Remote ID signals from surrounding aircraft that are made available on the digital data interface on the JST or USB interface in various formats.
FLARM Technology Ltd Hinterbergstrasse 15 CH-6330 Cham 2.2.1 ATOM UAV MANUAL Date: 2022-01-04 Version: 1.
FLARM Technology Ltd Hinterbergstrasse 15 CH-6330 Cham 3 ATOM UAV MANUAL Date: 2022-01-04 Version: 1.3 Page: 9 of 39 Document Number: FTD-088 Installation 3.1 Housing Mount Atom UAV to a suitable mounting location. The orientation of the device is discretionary. The housing is not waterproof, and ingress of solid particles and liquids must be avoided. Should the device get moist, it must be completely dried prior to further use.
FLARM Technology Ltd Hinterbergstrasse 15 CH-6330 Cham ATOM UAV MANUAL Date: 2022-01-04 Version: 1.3 Page: 10 of 39 Document Number: FTD-088 Note: Communication between FLARM devices employs an encrypted, patentprotected protocol. Any unlicensed use, copying, distribution, conversion, replication, access, interception, de-compiling, reverse engineering, or further transmission of knowledge so acquired relating to the system components or software/firmware, in whole or in part, is thus illegal. 3.3.
FLARM Technology Ltd Hinterbergstrasse 15 CH-6330 Cham ATOM UAV MANUAL Date: 2022-01-04 Version: 1.3 Page: 11 of 39 Document Number: FTD-088 The Wi-Fi system has two functional modes. The first mode is the FLARM Hub web application for configuration. In that case, the antenna selection and placement are not crucial, since the device needs to only cover short ranges. The second mode is for Remote ID.
FLARM Technology Ltd Hinterbergstrasse 15 CH-6330 Cham 3.4 ATOM UAV MANUAL Date: 2022-01-04 Version: 1.3 Page: 12 of 39 Document Number: FTD-088 Data Interfaces The Atom UAV standalone variant is mounted with a JST GH connector to facilitate connection to popular flight controllers. Atom UAV OEM variant is mounted with a TFM connector for ease of integration as a component into larger systems. The basic functionality is the same with both variants. 3.4.
FLARM Technology Ltd Hinterbergstrasse 15 CH-6330 Cham 7 8 ATOM UAV MANUAL GND CANbus RX (In) 3.4.3 Date: 2022-01-04 Version: 1.3 Page: 13 of 39 Document Number: FTD-088 GPIO USB Connector The unit may be powered through the USB connector. This is mechanically less robust and thus not recommended in flight in any type of aircraft. For validation of the functionality however it provides a simple method for power and data connectivity. The Atom UAV uses an CP2102 USB chip.
FLARM Technology Ltd Hinterbergstrasse 15 CH-6330 Cham Initialization Non-fatal error Fatal error Nominal state, no GPS fix Nominal state, 3D GPS fix, transmitting Nominal state, 3D GPS fix, transmitting and receiving at least one aircraft ATOM UAV MANUAL Date: 2022-01-04 Version: 1.
FLARM Technology Ltd Hinterbergstrasse 15 CH-6330 Cham 4 ATOM UAV MANUAL Date: 2022-01-04 Version: 1.3 Page: 15 of 39 Document Number: FTD-088 Configuration and Maintenance Atom UAV can be configured via the HUB web interface. It runs its own Wi-Fi access point to which e.g., a mobile phone or laptop computer can connect. The SSID of the Wi-Fi is set to the (complete) Device ID as printed on the label, e.g., FLATMUAVW-000042 when the serial number is 42. The default password is “password”.
FLARM Technology Ltd Hinterbergstrasse 15 CH-6330 Cham ATOM UAV MANUAL Date: 2022-01-04 Version: 1.3 Page: 16 of 39 Document Number: FTD-088 Please note that the default on the JST port is MAVLink, and output on the USB port is deactivated. For more information on the host settings for the MAVLink interface, please refer to Section 5.1. For more information on the JSON interface, please see Section 5.2. 4.1.1.2 Radio Diversity Atom UAV supports radio diversity by using two devices concurrently.
FLARM Technology Ltd Hinterbergstrasse 15 CH-6330 Cham ATOM UAV MANUAL Date: 2022-01-04 Version: 1.3 Page: 17 of 39 Document Number: FTD-088 To use radio diversity, configure both the primary and secondary. Inappropriate or incomplete configuration may lead to loss of function or multiple targets being transmitted from the same vehicle. The secondary device requires the reference to the primary device.
FLARM Technology Ltd Hinterbergstrasse 15 CH-6330 Cham 4.1.4 ATOM UAV MANUAL Date: 2022-01-04 Version: 1.3 Page: 18 of 39 Document Number: FTD-088 Remote ID Atom UAV allows to transmit in accordance with ASTM F3411-19/DIN EN 4709002, EC 2019/945, EC 2020/1058. The device emits all information through the Wi-Fi NAN standard and needs to be activated to operate. The standards allow for multiple types of identifiers. The identifier can be either based on the Atom UAV serial number (e.g.
FLARM Technology Ltd Hinterbergstrasse 15 CH-6330 Cham ATOM UAV MANUAL Date: 2022-01-04 Version: 1.3 Page: 19 of 39 Document Number: FTD-088 (e.g., PX4) have a valid fix and time reference, and the “Measured timepulse offset” shows the difference in the time pulse in milliseconds. 4.2 Firmware Updates The Atom UAV is equipped with two microcontrollers and thus needs two firmware files to operate.
FLARM Technology Ltd Hinterbergstrasse 15 CH-6330 Cham ATOM UAV MANUAL The following items are reverted to factory default: FLARM configuration FLARM Hub configuration Wi-Fi SSID and password Bluetooth name The firmware versions (Atom and Hub) do not change. Date: 2022-01-04 Version: 1.
FLARM Technology Ltd Hinterbergstrasse 15 CH-6330 Cham 5 ATOM UAV MANUAL Date: 2022-01-04 Version: 1.3 Page: 21 of 39 Document Number: FTD-088 Interfaces The Atom UAV can provide traffic information on both the USB connector and JST/TFM connector and provides different protocols. Furthermore, MAVLink can be used to provide the navigation solution to Atom UAV, e.g., if a high-quality navigation source is already present on the vehicle. 5.
FLARM Technology Ltd Hinterbergstrasse 15 CH-6330 Cham ATOM UAV MANUAL Date: 2022-01-04 Version: 1.3 Page: 22 of 39 Document Number: FTD-088 With “MAV_1_FORWARD: 1”, Atom UAVs Heartbeat will be forwarded to the Ground Control Station and can be seen in its MAVLink Inspector with the component id 160. The status of the MAVLink connection is shown on the Atom UAV web interface in the “MAVLink” page. 5.1.
FLARM Technology Ltd Hinterbergstrasse 15 CH-6330 Cham ATOM UAV MANUAL Date: 2022-01-04 Version: 1.3 Page: 23 of 39 Document Number: FTD-088 Note: Versions of ArduPilot (≤4.1.0) and PX4-Autopilot (≤1.12.3) at the time of writing of this document have a limitation that the system time only resynchronizes to the GNSS time when the drift is larger than 5s. This is not sufficient for long-time operation of the Atom UAV. The drift has been measured at ~0.5 ms/min.
FLARM Technology Ltd Hinterbergstrasse 15 CH-6330 Cham 6 ATOM UAV MANUAL Date: 2022-01-04 Version: 1.3 Page: 24 of 39 Document Number: FTD-088 Mandatory Firmware Update To allow global and synchronized changes to the FLARM ecosystem, every FLARM device needs to be updated with the latest firmware version at least once per year (every 12 calendar months) as part of the annual maintenance. Firmware updates typically contain algorithm and protocol improvements and new features.
FLARM Technology Ltd Hinterbergstrasse 15 CH-6330 Cham 7 ATOM UAV MANUAL Date: 2022-01-04 Version: 1.3 Page: 25 of 39 Document Number: FTD-088 Packing List There are two variants available for Atom UAV: standalone and OEM. The standalone variant is complete with a plastic enclosure and comes with all the antennas and cables required to use the product right away. The OEM variant is only shipped with a fully tested and certified board that can be integrated in a flight system. 7.1 7.
FLARM Technology Ltd Hinterbergstrasse 15 CH-6330 Cham 8 ATOM UAV MANUAL Date: 2022-01-04 Version: 1.3 Page: 26 of 39 Document Number: FTD-088 Recommended Accessories The following components are recommended for system integration: FLARM/ADS-B antenna: JIAXING BEYONDOOR ELECTORNICS CO., LTD BY868-915-PCB(62X15) with MCX connector (2x) GNSS antenna: u-blox ANN-MS with MCX connector Wi-Fi antenna: Inventek W24P-U with U.FL connector. For the FLARM antennas, other models can also be used.
FLARM Technology Ltd Hinterbergstrasse 15 CH-6330 Cham 9 ATOM UAV MANUAL Date: 2022-01-04 Version: 1.
FLARM Technology Ltd Hinterbergstrasse 15 CH-6330 Cham ATOM UAV MANUAL Date: 2022-01-04 Version: 1.3 Page: 28 of 39 Document Number: FTD-088 10 Warranty Information and Terms of Use Any warranty is immediately void should the device be opened, misused, or installed incorrectly. EULA including Terms of Use is applicable. The latest version available when this manual was published can be found in Appendix B.
FLARM Technology Ltd Hinterbergstrasse 15 CH-6330 Cham ATOM UAV MANUAL 11 Release Notes 11.1 FLARM Hub 11.1.1 Matched Hub Status page LEDs with the device LEDs Improved and aligned branding for Atom UAV Corrected symbology for ground traffic in Traffic Monitor 11.1.2 Version 1.32 (804f5880) Added Radio Diversity feature 11.2 FLARM Atom 11.2.1 Version 1.
FLARM Technology Ltd Hinterbergstrasse 15 CH-6330 Cham ATOM UAV MANUAL Date: 2022-01-04 Version: 1.3 Page: 30 of 39 Document Number: FTD-088 12 Conformity Declarations 12.1 Atom UAV (FLATMUAVW) 12.1.1 FCC Compliance Statement FCC ID: 2AXJM-FLATMUAVW Contains FCC ID: 2AC7Z-ESP32WROOM32E This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
FLARM Technology Ltd Hinterbergstrasse 15 CH-6330 Cham ATOM UAV MANUAL Date: 2022-01-04 Version: 1.3 Page: 31 of 39 Document Number: FTD-088 This equipment is intended for professional installation only. 12.1.2 ISED Compliance Statement IC: 10154A-FLATMUAVW Contains IC: 21098-ESPWROOM32E This device contains license-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada license-exempt RSS(s).
FLARM Technology Ltd Hinterbergstrasse 15 CH-6330 Cham 12.1.3 ATOM UAV MANUAL Date: 2022-01-04 Version: 1.3 Page: 32 of 39 Document Number: FTD-088 Supplier's Declaration of Conformity 47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information Product Name: Atom UAV Product Model: FLATMUAVW Manufacturer: Flarm Technology AG Hinterbergstrasse 15 6330 Cham, Zug, Switzerland info@flarm.com www.flarm.
FLARM Technology Ltd Hinterbergstrasse 15 CH-6330 Cham 12.2 ATOM UAV MANUAL Date: 2022-01-04 Version: 1.3 Page: 33 of 39 Document Number: FTD-088 Atom UAV OEM (FLATMUAOW) 12.2.1 FCC Compliance Statement FCC ID: 2AXJM-FLATMUAOW Contains FCC ID: 2AC7Z-ESPWROOM32UE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
FLARM Technology Ltd Hinterbergstrasse 15 CH-6330 Cham ATOM UAV MANUAL Date: 2022-01-04 Version: 1.3 Page: 34 of 39 Document Number: FTD-088 Professional Installation Statement This equipment is intended for professional installation only. 12.2.2 ISED Compliance Statement IC: 10154A-FLATMUAOW Contains IC: 21098-ESPWROOM32UE This device contains license-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada license-exempt RSS(s).
FLARM Technology Ltd Hinterbergstrasse 15 CH-6330 Cham 12.2.3 ATOM UAV MANUAL Date: 2022-01-04 Version: 1.3 Page: 35 of 39 Document Number: FTD-088 Supplier's Declaration of Conformity 47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information Product Name: Atom UAV OEM Product Model: FLATMUAOW Manufacturer: Flarm Technology AG Hinterbergstrasse 15 6330 Cham, Zug, Switzerland info@flarm.com www.flarm.
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FLARM Technology Ltd Hinterbergstrasse 15 CH-6330 Cham ATOM UAV MANUAL Date: 2022-01-04 Version: 1.3 Page: 37 of 39 Document Number: FTD-088 Appendix A – List of Error Codes The table below lists the error codes that can be indicated and their meaning. The hexadecimal value of the error code is shown. Some displays may instead indicate the decimal value and/or a text description. The possible error code range is from 0 to FFF.
FLARM Technology Ltd Hinterbergstrasse 15 CH-6330 Cham ATOM UAV MANUAL Date: 2022-01-04 Version: 1.3 Page: 38 of 39 Document Number: FTD-088 Appendix B - End User License Agreement (EULA) By purchasing or using a FLARM device or by downloading, installing, copying, accessing, or using any FLARM Technology Ltd, Cham, Switzerland (hereafter "FLARM Technology") software, firmware, license key, or data, you agree to the following terms and conditions.
FLARM Technology Ltd Hinterbergstrasse 15 CH-6330 Cham 6. 7. ATOM UAV MANUAL Warranty, Limitation of Liability, and Indemnification 6.1. Warranty. FLARM devices, software, firmware, license keys, and data are provided on an "as is" basis without warranty of any kind — either expressed or implied — including, without limitation, any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
