Release Notes
ATOM UAV MANUAL
Date:
2022
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Version: 1.3
Page: 18 of 39
FLARM Technology
Ltd
Hinterbergstrasse 15
CH-6330 Cham
Document Number:
FTD-088
4.1.4 Remote ID
Atom UAV allows to transmit in accordance with ASTM F3411-19/DIN EN 4709-
002, 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., when used as an “Add-On”), a CAA
registration ID which is validated by the device, or an UTM-assigned UUID.
The other configuration items follow the ASTM and DIN standards, some of which
are optional, depending on the region. Atom UAV implements the full stack of
messages and gives users the option to set all values according to regulations.
Note: Please refer to the local civil aviation authority or legislation to ensure the
requirements are fulfilled.
Note: Atom UAV requires the user to set the correct and valid entries in each
configuration field.
Messages are transmitted immediately after bootup, even if no position is
available. The messages are emitted at a 1 Hz rate using the Wi-Fi NAN message
format. The take-off location is determined as the first available fix. It is therefore
recommended to only power up the Atom UAV at the takeoff location.
Remote ID messages are received only when the transmit function is activated as
well.
Note: The functionality of Remote ID on Atom UAV requires the wireless module
to be enabled (‘Wireless Auto Shut Off’ disabled in Section 4.1.2)
4.1.5 MAVLink
A separate configuration page is available for all functionality related to the
MAVLink integration. Atom UAV supports using an external GNSS solution provided
through the MAVLink interface. For more details on the setup and requirements on
the host, please refer to Section 5.1.
The ports status block on the configuration page shows which port has been
configured through MAVLink, and if Atom UAV receives a heartbeat message
(“Connected” is true). For reference, the System and Component IDs are shown.
Furthermore, a packet counter allows to quickly diagnose the MAVLink data link.
For the configuration of a systematic offset between the GNSS source (e.g., PX4)
and the Atom UAV, a configuration item is available. The procedure is described in
Section 5.1.2.2. The “Timepulse offset valid” flag shows if both Atom UAV and host