Develop standard, re-usable inexpensive solutions for IP-enabled always-on UAVs over cellular IP networks such as GPRS, 3G, 4G etc.

Primary goal: Telemetry over low cost cellular [achieved in testing]

Secondary goal: Bi-directional GCS/Telemetry over cellular IP [achieved in testing]

Tertiary goal: High speed IP for streaming IP video over cellular 3G/4G

STATUS: Bi-directional telemetry over cellular IP (UDP or TCP) is now working. It has been flown successfully while logging live telemetry to a GCS at home, several miles away [distance is really unlimited]. Currently working on improving code, more testing and broader hardware support.

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  • Ok, i understand. In fact it's a great idea! I just got my raspberry pi last week, and i have found the TTL UART on this to connect to UART0/2 on my APM2. Share that UART to IP and connect via TCP in mission planner. I planned to use a 3g router for my Rapberry pi, but why not connect a USB GSM dongle directly to my Raspberry Pi ! I will try this :)

  • Sorry my previous reply was cut short

    Alan, is this a GSM dongle ?

    Yes they are a complete GSM phone without the screen and battery and plug into the USB port of a computer generally for internet access. They take a standard mobile sim in fact you can take the sim from your phone and use it in the dongle if you have a data allowance. All the major carriers in Europe sell them either on contract or PAYG. They are very inexpensive mine was £3 from Vodafone. I have also used mine in Spain and Italy.

    They are very compact 8 x 2 x1 cm. My thought is that if plugged into a Rasberry Pi with a bit of linux it should be possible to read the data to and from the dongle and a further piece of code to the APM

  • Alan, is this a GSM dongle ?

    Yes

  • Alan, is this a GSM dongle ?

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    Anyone thought of using a USB Dongle connected to a Raspberry Pi USB 

    I don't have a Rasberry PI at the moment but would be interested in any comments as to is it doable.

    The Dongle I have also has a Micro SD slot and does anyone know what it could be used for.

  • its available in the following link

    http://www.cooking-hacks.com/index.php/shop/arduino/exclusive-produ...

  • have you arduino library for this module?

    if you have, i think you can do it easily

  • 3G/GPRS SHIELD FOR ARDUINO (3G + GPS)

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    Can this module be used for data telemetry and video transmission over 3G network

  • Impressive. Did you still use the router from amplified.com? How much does it weigh and do you also get about 2 sec lag times?

    I enquired about the broadband bonding systems from mushroom networks at http://www.mushroomnetworks.com/marketing.aspx?title=RTMP%20Video%2... , but it costs $5000+ for a fast cellular connection. Maybe someone has tried a more affordable DIY version?

    My telemetry over cellular isn't working yet. Suspect I blew some circuits as even the 3DR radio doesn't work now on the APM1. Ugh..

  • I rarely fly that altitude, it was only to test to see how high 3G would go.

    In this case I flew in a very remote area in auto mode with failsafe RTL. I also keep the plane line of site and monitor radio channels. At the slightest hint of any traffic, I can drop it out of the sky like a stone. At that height it is a tiny dot in the sky.

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need help understanding if we can rin it on a 2560 multiwii?

hi guys might have a project that require telemetry especially tracking and logging . how do I get about setting up an multiwii 2560 drone to communicate to GSM module and what would be on the server side if it uses 3G 4G systems im looking for people to collabthe idea is to run it off a web browser and serversuggested links pertaining to hardwares and codes on both aircraft side and server side would be helpfulthanks

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