Radio frequencies

Typically SkyProwler is connected to the operator/ground station by 3 separate radiolinks:

  • Radio control signal & Telemetry radio signal

  • Video signal

In addition SkyProwler (like many modern UAVs) also has a satellite link to the Global Position System (GPS) which utilizes frequencies of around 1.2 GHz and 1.6 Ghz.

These radio signals operate (and have to operate) on different frequencies. The chosen frequency is a compromise between 3 factors:

  • Achieving the best range and signal stability

  • Avoiding interference between the different radio signals

  • Legal requirements, which depend on the country/area the UAV is operated in

SkyProwler 2 uses the 915 MHz band for both control and telemetry signal, via the Team Black Sheep Crossfire long range radio system. The video signal is digital 5.8Ghz.

If you prefer, we can alternatively equip SkyProwler with a 2.4Ghz control link (FrSky), separate 915 or 433 MHz telemetry link and either an analogue 5.8Ghz or the digital 5.8Ghz video link. Please let us know after ordering.

Below is a table (without guarantee) of permitted telemetry radio signal frequencies:

Country/Area

USA

Continental Europe

UK

Canada

Australia (433)

Australia (915)

New Zealand (433)

New Zealand (915)

Brazil (433)

Brazil (915)

Argentina

South Africa

 

 

Frequency

915

433

433

915

433

915

433

915

433

915

915

433

Regulatory Standard

FCC 15.247

ETSI EN300 220 7.2.3

IR2030/1/10

RSS-210 Annex 8.1

LIPD-2000 item 17

LIPD-2000 item 52

Notice 2007, Schedule 1

Notice 2007, Schedule 1

ANATEL – Resolução nº 506/2008

ANATEL – Resolução nº 506/2008

Comisión Nacional de Comunicaciones

2008 RR 5.138, Government Gazette No 31127,Notice No 713 of 2008 and Government Gazette No 31290,Notice No 926 of 2008 refer