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China Suppliers Factory Remote Wireless Communication Directional Antenna Tracking System for UAV Applications

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As UAV technology advances, the demand for high bandwidth microwave data links has surged. Traditional methods, such as increasing ground or airborne transmitter power and enhancing receiver sensitivity, no longer suffice for long-distance communication. Instead, we have discovered that enhancing the gain of ground control antennas is a practical solution that avoids adding weight and size to airborne communication equipment.
Directional communication antennas are essential for medium and long-range UAV measurement and control due to their high gain within specific beam angles. By focusing energy through directional radiation and signal reception, these antennas minimize energy loss and significantly increase transmission gain. However, the unique characteristics of directional signal transmission necessitate the integration of a guidance tracking system to facilitate dynamic tracking communications for UAVs.
Utilizing BD/GPS modes combined with brushless servo motor control, our directional antennas—such as spiral, Yagi, and grid antennas—offer one-dimensional servo control that surpasses traditional single-channel monopole tracking systems in stability, digital strength, and cost-effectiveness.
Our turntable technology captures flight control data using the MAVLink protocol, identifying and tracking an aircraft's position, altitude, and other essential information in real-time. Many flight controllers, ground control stations, and trackers have implemented MAVLink, though variations in usage exist due to its complex nature. This makes it challenging to precisely define the transmission of vital data, including BD/GPS coordinates and altitude, across different devices.
China's leading suppliers and manufacturers in UAV communication technology are committed to providing reliable, high-performance antennas that meet your operational needs.

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    Features

    Directional communication antenna is widely used in the measurement and control of medium and long-range UAV, because it has high gain in beam angle range. Antenna by directional radiation and receiving signal to make the energy in the useful range, reduced energy dissipation, improve the transmission gain. But it is precisely because of the characteristics of directional transmitting and receiving signals, it is decided that the antenna must be equipped with a guidance tracking system, then it can be used in application of dynamic tracking communication for UAV.
    By using GPS mode and brushless servo motor control, achieve the one-dimensional servo control of directional antenna, like spiral directional antenna, Yagi antenna, grid directional antenna and so on. It is more stable than single channel monopoles tracking system, digital stronger and low cost.

    Main Function & Technical Index

    Tracking Capability
    Manual tracking and GPS data tracking function
    Speed Control
    Adjust the rotation speed function
    Angle Collection
    Collecting azimuth/pitch angle function
    Weight & Bearing
    Self-weight and bearing: 3kg/5kg (portability)
    Pedestal Structure
    Antenna pedestal structure: position-pitch type
    Rotation Range
    Position: 360° | Pitch: -10~+45°
    Rotation Accuracy
    Accuracy: 0.1° | Dynamic pointing precision: 0.1°
    Speed & Acceleration
    Speed: 0.1°/s ~ 20°/s | Acceleration: 10°/s²
    Power Supply
    12VDC / 5A
    Operating Temperature
    -25℃ ~ +55℃

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Q1: Why is a directional communication antenna preferred for medium and long-range UAVs?
    Directional antennas offer high gain within their beam angle range by concentrating radiation and reception signals. This focuses energy in the useful range, reduces energy dissipation, and significantly improves transmission gain, making it ideal for long-range measurement and control.
    Q2: Why does a directional antenna require a guidance tracking system?
    Because directional antennas transmit and receive signals in a focused direction rather than omnidirectionally, they must be equipped with a guidance tracking system to dynamically track and maintain communication with a moving UAV.
    Q3: What type of control mechanism does this tracking system use?
    The system utilizes GPS mode and brushless servo motor control to achieve stable one-dimensional servo control of directional antennas like spiral, Yagi, and grid directional antennas.
    Q4: What are the rotation limits of the antenna pedestal?
    The antenna pedestal features a position-pitch structure with a position rotation range of 360° and a pitch rotation range of -10° to +45°.
    Q5: What is the pointing accuracy and rotation speed of the system?
    The system provides high precision with a rotation accuracy and dynamic pointing precision of 0.1°. Its rotation speed is adjustable from 0.1°/s to 20°/s, with a rotation acceleration of 10°/s².
    Q6: What are the power and temperature requirements for operation?
    The system operates on a 12VDC/5A power supply and is designed to perform reliably in temperatures ranging from -25℃ to +55℃.