Date: 2021-09-30 Version: 0.8 Page: 1 of 20 ATOM UAV MANUAL FLARM Technology Ltd Hinterbergstrasse 15 CH-6330 Cham Document Number: FTD-088 Document status Published status ☐ Draft ☒ Released ☐ Canceled Confidentiality status ☐ Internal ☐ NDA ☒ Public Version control Ver. Date Summary of changes 0.1 2020-11-09 Initial version 0.2 2021-09-19 Hardware Rev.2.0 images, web maintenance, oem variant 0.3 2021-05-31 Added JSON configuration. 0.
ATOM UAV MANUAL FLARM Technology Ltd Hinterbergstrasse 15 CH-6330 Cham Date: 2021-09-30 Version: 0.8 Page: 2 of 20 Document Number: FTD-088 Table of contents 1 2 Introduction ...................................................................................... 3 Specs ...................................................................... 4 1.1.2 Description ............................................................... 4 1.1.3 RF Connectors .......................................................
FLARM Technology Ltd Hinterbergstrasse 15 CH-6330 Cham 1 ATOM UAV MANUAL Date: 2021-09-30 Version: 0.8 Page: 3 of 20 Document Number: FTD-088 Introduction Atom UAV is a FLARM developed specifically for drones. Leveraging the Atom SoC platform, it is a miniature, feature-packed device that can be used standalone (“hook-on”, retrofit) or integrated into own designs.
FLARM Technology Ltd Hinterbergstrasse 15 CH-6330 Cham 1.1.1 ATOM UAV MANUAL Date: 2021-09-30 Version: 0.8 Page: 4 of 20 Document Number: FTD-088 Specs Dimensions: Mounting: Platform: Navigation: Storage: Connectors: 57x36x10 mm (50x36x8 mm without connectors) 4xM3 holes, 30.5mm grid FLARM Atom System-on-Chip (SoC) u-blox 8th generation multi-GNSS receiver 32 MB NOR FLASH, microSD card slot MCX or u.FL (FLARM radio) MCX or u.FL (ADS-B Receiver) MCX or u.FL (GNSS) u.
FLARM Technology Ltd Hinterbergstrasse 15 CH-6330 Cham 1.1.4 ATOM UAV MANUAL Date: 2021-09-30 Version: 0.8 Page: 5 of 20 Document Number: FTD-088 Factory Reset A factory reset can be triggered by holding the button pressed while powering up the device (hold for at least 1s). This will restore all settings to factory default. 1.1.5 USB Connector The board comprises an CP2102 chip for converting serial data to USB.
FLARM Technology Ltd Hinterbergstrasse 15 CH-6330 Cham 7 8 ATOM UAV MANUAL GND CANbus RX (In) Date: 2021-09-30 Version: 0.8 Page: 6 of 20 Document Number: FTD-088 GPIO When connecting to a Pixhawk or similar flight controller, the RX and TX lines must be crossed, i.e. TX of the flight controller must be connected to RX of the Atom UAV, etc. The JST GH receptacle is surface-mounted to the board, thus the mechanical stability is limited. When pushing in the connector, secure the receptacle firmly, e.
FLARM Technology Ltd Hinterbergstrasse 15 CH-6330 Cham 2 ATOM UAV MANUAL Date: 2021-09-30 Version: 0.8 Page: 7 of 20 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. Please note that currently the external GNSS source is activated by enabling the EXG license. In order to use the internal GNSS source, the EXG license needs to be disabled.
FLARM Technology Ltd Hinterbergstrasse 15 CH-6330 Cham ATOM UAV MANUAL Date: 2021-09-30 Version: 0.8 Page: 8 of 20 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. 2.1.2 Using Navigation Solution from PX4 Instead of using the integrated GNSS module for positioning, Atom UAV can use the navigation solution from PX4.
FLARM Technology Ltd Hinterbergstrasse 15 CH-6330 Cham 2.2.1 ATOM UAV MANUAL Date: 2021-09-30 Version: 0.8 Page: 9 of 20 Document Number: FTD-088 Examples of unsolicited JSON messages {"heartbeat":{"protocol":{"version":1},"system":{"id":"FLAFUS10W000051"}}}\r\n {"navigation":{"pos":{"lat":47.18686,"lon":8.477258,"alt":482,"baro":352}," mov":{"speed":0.01,"gnd":true},"time":1622118506}}\r\n {"traffic":{"id":{"flarm":14622722},"src":{"flarm":{}},"type":1,"pos":{"lat ":47.1868486,"lon":8.
FLARM Technology Ltd Hinterbergstrasse 15 CH-6330 Cham 3 ATOM UAV MANUAL Date: 2021-09-30 Version: 0.8 Page: 10 of 20 Document Number: FTD-088 Maintainance via Web Interface Most configuration can be done via the HUB web interface. First connect to the Wifi Hotspot with the name like FLATMUAVW-xxxxxx (.e. FLATMUAVW-000042 when the serial number is 42) and the given password. The default password is “password”. Please make sure to change when configuring the device. On the OEM variant with a U.
FLARM Technology Ltd Hinterbergstrasse 15 CH-6330 Cham ATOM UAV MANUAL Date: 2021-09-30 Version: 0.8 Page: 11 of 20 Document Number: FTD-088 Please note that currently, the default on both output ports is the MAVlink protocol. 3.3 Enable/ Disable EXG Licence The selection of either an external or internal GNSS source is done through the EXG license. If the EXG license is enabled, it forces the device to use an external source provided through MAVlink. Otherwise the internal GNSS receiver is used.
FLARM Technology Ltd Hinterbergstrasse 15 CH-6330 Cham ATOM UAV MANUAL Date: 2021-09-30 Version: 0.8 Page: 12 of 20 Document Number: FTD-088 The license is disabled by sending “$file,mv,lic-EXG.bin,lic-EXG.tmp”. It can be enabled again by sending “$file,mv,lic-EXG.tmp,lic-EXG.bin”. In the output field, a response should be listed. The files can be listed with “$file,ls”, but not all files may be shown if there are to many. 3.
FLARM Technology Ltd Hinterbergstrasse 15 CH-6330 Cham 3.5 ATOM UAV MANUAL Date: 2021-09-30 Version: 0.8 Page: 13 of 20 Document Number: FTD-088 Radio diversity Atom UAV can only be connected to one antenna. However, multiple antennas might sometimes be required to ensure sufficient radio coverage. With Atom UAV, it is possible to use two devices to provide this radio diversity. Both devices will emit the same ID (and thus be seens as one aircraft by other receivers) and ignore each other.
FLARM Technology Ltd Hinterbergstrasse 15 CH-6330 Cham ATOM UAV MANUAL How to find the serial number of the primary device Date: 2021-09-30 Version: 0.
FLARM Technology Ltd Hinterbergstrasse 15 CH-6330 Cham ATOM UAV MANUAL Setting the radio diversity role, here of the secondary device Date: 2021-09-30 Version: 0.
FLARM Technology Ltd Hinterbergstrasse 15 CH-6330 Cham 4 ATOM UAV MANUAL Date: 2021-09-30 Version: 0.8 Page: 16 of 20 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 more complex system.
FLARM Technology Ltd Hinterbergstrasse 15 CH-6330 Cham 5 ATOM UAV MANUAL Date: 2021-09-30 Version: 0.8 Page: 17 of 20 Document Number: FTD-088 Current Limitations A simple configuration method of the GNSS source not available yet. Use the EXG licence instead to switch between internal and Mavlink GNSS source. With MAVlink GNSS source selected, no ADSB_VEHICLE messages are generated for received targets. They are shown however on the Traffic Monitor page in the Web Interface.
FLARM Technology Ltd Hinterbergstrasse 15 CH-6330 Cham 6 ATOM UAV MANUAL Date: 2021-09-30 Version: 0.8 Page: 18 of 20 Document Number: FTD-088 Conformity Declarations 6.1 FCC Compliance Statement Contains FCC ID: 2AC7Z-ESP32WROOM32E This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
FLARM Technology Ltd Hinterbergstrasse 15 CH-6330 Cham 6.2 ATOM UAV MANUAL Date: 2021-09-30 Version: 0.8 Page: 19 of 20 Document Number: FTD-088 ISED Compliance Statement 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). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) (2) This device may not cause interference.
FLARM Technology Ltd Hinterbergstrasse 15 CH-6330 Cham 6.3 ATOM UAV MANUAL Date: 2021-09-30 Version: 0.8 Page: 20 of 20 Document Number: FTD-088 Supplier's Declaration of Conformity 47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information Product Name: Atom UAV standalone, OEM Product Model: FLATMUAVW, FLATMUAOW Manufacturer: Flarm Technology AG Hinterbergstrasse 15 6330 Cham, Zug, Switzerland info@flarm.com www.flarm.
