Release Notes

ATOM UAV MANUAL
Date:
2022
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01
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04
Version: 1.3
Page: 7 of 39
FLARM Technology
Ltd
Hinterbergstrasse 15
CH-6330 Cham
Document Number:
FTD-088
As a transmitter, UAVs mounted with Atom UAV are visible by other FLARM-
equipped 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.
The diagram above shows a typical setup. Atom UAV is connected to a Pixhawk /
PX4 flight controller, with a data interface and power supply. Optionally, power can
be supplied through USB. Two FLARM/ADS-B antennas are connected to the FLARM
and ADS-B RF connectors. A GNSS antenna is connected to the GNSS RF
connector.
Internally, the device contains two microcontrollers. The Atom SoC runs the FLARM
radio protocol. The periphery processor runs FLARM Hub and provides connectivity
via Wi-Fi, USB and the JST/TFM connector. Both processors require individual
firmware updates.