User guide

BLUETOOTH DATA LINK

Bluetooth module

Pixhawk cable

(six-position DF13

connector)

Connect

Select the cable for your autopilot, and connect the black connector to the pins on

the Bluetooth module with the red wire connected to the pin marked VCC.

APM cable

(five-position

DF13 connector)

For Pixhawk, connect the six-position

connector to the TELEM1 or TELEM2 port.

Connect to your vehicle using Bluetooth! This data link module allows you to skip the

telemetry radio and use your Android device’s Bluetooth capabilities with DroidPlanner

or Andropilot to perform mission planning and pre-ﬂight setup.

Safety note: This module is for ground use only. It is not a replacement for an RC

transmitter and receiver for in-ﬂight vehicle control. The range of the connection is

limited to standard Bluetooth range (50 m).

For APM, connect the ﬁve-position

connector to the Telem port.

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BLUETOOTH DATA LINK Bluetooth module Pixhawk cable (six-position DF13 connector) APM cable (five-position DF13 connector) Connect to your vehicle using Bluetooth! This data link module allows you to skip the telemetry radio and use your Android device’s Bluetooth capabilities with DroidPlanner or Andropilot to perform mission planning and pre-flight setup. Safety note: This module is for ground use only. It is not a replacement for an RC transmitter and receiver for in-flight vehicle control.
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Mount Use double-sided foam tape or other method to mount the Bluetooth module securely to your vehicle. Bind to Android device These instructions will show you how to use the Bluetooth module with DroidPlanner 2 and a Nexus 7 Android tablet. This process will also work with Andropilot and any Bluetooth-compatible Android device. Select the Bluetooth settings on your Android device. Turn Bluetooth connectivity ON. Power your vehicle, and wait for the module to appear under AVAILABLE DEVICES.
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Open DroidPlanner’s settings, and select Telemetry Connection Type. Select Bluetooth. Now you’re ready to connect. In the main DroidPlanner interface, select Connect, and select the paired Bluetooth device. When live data appears on the screen, you’re ready to start mission planning. Specs Dimensions : 1.4” x 0.6” x 0.17” Weight 9.6 g (0.3 oz) Operation voltage: 3.6 to 6 V I/O level: 3.