tbeacon capabilities and benefits
autonomy
Works without GSM, which ensures stable search in conditions of high levels of radio interference and in the absence of mobile communication
GPS + radio signal
Dual search method, increases reliability
Proximity mode
Allows you to pinpoint your location even with a weak signal
Sound and light indication
Facilitates close-up search in difficult conditions
tBeacon — high-precision autonomous radio detection boards for civil UAVs, agricultural drones and modeling. Reliable components for accurate object search in any conditions.
tBeacon is the “last mile” of your security
When communication with the device is completely lost, there is no GSM coverage and signal, and the flight controller and onboard GPS do not respond (due to a high level of local radio interference or blocking of satellite signals, when standard monitoring methods are powerless) – the autonomous radio determination board will transmit the exact coordinates of the location. This is the last chance to save expensive equipment from failure of onboard electronics, external jamming of civil frequencies, or a complete discharge of the main battery. Why is this critical for users:
Ultralight weight (from 7 grams): The module does not affect the flight characteristics and balance of even small copters or aircraft models.
Autonomy: Up to 168 hours of operation from a self-contained battery connected via the standard interface connector. The board does not need to be integrated into the model’s general on-board electrical system.
Warranty preservation: No interference with the factory electronics and soldering of the aircraft’s board – the official warranty of the model manufacturer remains valid.
Independence from GSM: Our technical solution solves the problem of determining location where conventional trackers are powerless: in areas without mobile coverage.
Security: The flagship of the line is the tBeacon Target board. The board implements a new level of interference immunity thanks to energy-efficient LoRa technology and addressable digital data encoding, which completely eliminates mutual interference or false positives from third-party radio devices.
Radio detection algorithm and three-level location monitoring:
Remote stage: Obtaining accurate GPS coordinates of the location.
Proximity phase: If satellite navigation is unavailable due to strong radio interference or shielding, complex terrain or high levels of electromagnetic noise, location determination switches to classic sports radio direction finding mode. A unique Proximity mode is available (for the tBeacon Black version of the boards) or RSSI signal level transmission for precise location acquisition (for the tBeacon Target version of the boards).
Final stage: Activation of light and sound signals for precise visual detection within a radius of several meters. Thanks to the combination of a built-in buzzer and a bright LED, the board is searched for in snow, grass, treetops, ravines and other hard-to-reach places.
Why choose tBeacon? Because it is your last hope. When all other onboard communication systems are powerless, the autonomous board will provide a location signal to determine the exact landing site.
main technical characteristics
tBeacon Target Board
Board weight 7 g (weight with the recommended Li-Po battery connected – 17 g)
Overall dimensions 27×49 mm
Connection connector – TYPE-C
External supply voltage – 5V
anatomy of tbeacon
USB Type-C
A modern standard for fast battery charging and stable interaction with a PC during firmware updates.
High-power LED
Provides visual verification of the location of an object in conditions of complex terrain geometry and limited visibility.
Soft Power
Electronic control guarantees resistance to vibrations and prevents accidental switching off.
Pressure sensor
Allows you to record and transmit the relative height of the board location with high accuracy, which significantly facilitates monitoring in mountainous areas or in dense urban areas.
LoRa radio module (FHSS)
LoRa technology provides high immunity to interference, excellent signal penetration and maximum communication range at minimum power. The digital addressing protocol protects against mutual radio interference and completely eliminates false triggering of the module from third-party radio devices.
Battery Interface
Provides reliable connection of an external battery with the possibility of its quick replacement directly in outdoor conditions.
USB Type-C
Autonomous determination of coordinates regardless of the navigation system of the aircraft itself or model.
STM32L CPU
Ultra-low-power computing core for long battery life.
GPS Module
Autonomous determination of coordinates regardless of the navigation system of the agricultural drone itself.
High-decibel buzzer
High-power acoustic emitter for sound search.
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technical blog
Radiolocation in High Interference Environments: How the tBeacon Target Standalone Board Provides Stable Aircraft Location Monitoring
Android app: version 2.49 is now on Google Play!
tBeacon Target Base board — basic radio detection component
tBeacon Target board — flagship component for radio detection in high-interference conditions
product review
customer reviews
Плата чудово підходить для командних занять. Є можливість надсилання запитів з різних точок учасниками спортивного моделювання або радіопеленгування для точного визначення локації.
Один із найнадійніших автономних компонентів радіовизначення, з якими доводилося працювати. Схемотехніка Target виконана на совість — плата витримувала критичні жорсткі приземлення та удари об землю цивільних моделей, але видала точні координати локації. Величезний плюс — реальна багатодобова автономність: борт пролежав у густій траві кілька днів, ємності автономного живлення вистачило для впевненого моніторингу. Сигнал пробиває густу рослинність на відмінно. Однозначно рекомендую до встановлення на кожен цінний борт для технічного моделювання.
Головний плюс цієї базової плати — стабільність і реальна всезагальна сумісність. Прописали на неї весь наш парк моделей, зараз активні 14 автономних плат, перемикання між номерами компонентів миттєве, адресація не злітає. Автономність відмінна, ємності акумулятора вистачає на кілька діб безперервної роботи на відкритій місцевості. Захисний кожух ергономічний, кнопки інформативні. Робота в зв’язці з модулем переприйому через SMA-винос повністю вирішує проблему захисту від погодних умов, дозволяючи оператору працювати з технічного приміщення або намету.
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