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
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