Aerotenna uLanding C1 Guide
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User's Maunal/Installation Instruction
Aerotenna LLC
2029 Becker Drive, Lawrence, KS 66047
Tel: (785)727-9650 Email: info@aerotenna.com
IMPORTANT NOTICE
FCC Regulation
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A device, pursuant to Part 15
of FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when
the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may case
harmful interference to radio communication. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to
cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his/her own
expense.
NOTE: Only peripherals complying with FCC limits may be attached to this equipment. Operation with
non-compliant peripherals or peripherals not recommended by Aerotenna. Any modifications or changes to
the product, not particularly approved by Aerotenna can void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Aerotenna LLC
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CONTENTS
What is μLanding™ ?........................................................................................................................................ 1
Why μLanding™ ?............................................................................................................................................. 3
Version Information........................................................................................................................................... 4
Quick Installation............................................................................................................................................... 9
Hardware Installation....................................................................................................................... 10
Receiving Data................................................................................................................................. 13
Integration References......................................................................................................................15
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What is μLanding™ ?
The Smart, Compact, All-purpose Radar Altimeter
μLanding™ is a miniaturized microwave radar altimeter that provides accurate above-ground-level (AGL)
altitude information in real time. It can be used for autonomous takeoff, Landing™ and waypoint
navigation for UAVs/drones as well as maintaining a target altitude during flight.
At 68 x 78 x 15mm and 30g (60g with enclosure), it's the smallest and lightest radar altimeter on the market
and a great solution even for small drones.
Designed with the end user in mind, μLanding™ is quick to install, easy to use and seamlessly interfaces
with Aerotenna's OcPoC SoC flight controller or other flight controllers.
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μLanding™ is a cost-effective, ready-to-fly solution used by drone makers, developers and service
providers to enable:
• Autonomous takeoff and Landing™
• Waypoint navigation
• Maintaining target altitude
• Mapping and surveying over land and water and more!
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Why μLanding™ ?
Advantages of μLanding™
1. Robust performance in any weather condition, making microwave sensing technology superior to IR
and ultrasound
2. Superior capability at any time of day or night
3. Unparalleled flexibility over challenging terrains including water, bushes, crops, sand, etc.
4. Long range of up to 150m
5. High accuracy down to 2cm
6. Fastest update rate on the market for microwave radars
7. At 68 x 78 x 15mm, it's the smallest radar altimeter on the market
8. Super light weight (30g without enclosure) makes it ideal for drones of any size
9. Low power consumption of just 1.25W
10. Supports multiple I/O interfaces including GPIO, USB and CAN
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Version Information
Product Nam
e
Version
Users
Release D
ate
μLanding™
C1
V1.0
Commercial drone maker/users
Feb 2016
μLanding™
C1 Lite
V1.0
Commercial drone maker/users
DIY drone users
Apr 2016
μLanding™
C1 Aqua
V1.0
Drone or boat application over water
Jul 2016
μLanding™
Pro
Under
development
Commercial drone makers/users with long distance
sensing requirement
TBD
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μLanding™ C1 Specifications
Performance
Maximum Altitude Range
45m
Altitude Accuracy
2.5-5cm
Maximum Update Rate
750Hz
Power Consumption
1.25W (5V, 250mA)
Operational Temperature Range
-55°to +85°
Operable Environment Conditions
All-Weather
Specifications
Supported Interfaces
GPIO, CAN, USB
Communication
UART
Data Format
16-bit TTL Signal
Dimensions
68*78*15mm
Weight without Enclosure
30g
Weight with Enclosure
60g
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μLanding™ C1 Lite Specifications
μLanding™ C1 Lite is the standard release version of μLanding™ with tuned sensing range from 0.25m
to 50m and intuitive plug-and-play operation. The μLanding™ C1 Lite package comes with: 1) sensor unit
2) installation bracket.
Performance
Maximum Altitude Range
45m
Altitude Accuracy
2.5-5cm
Maximum Update Rate
750Hz
Power Consumption
1.25W (5V, 250mA)
Operational Temperature Range
-55°to +85°
Operable Environment Conditions
All-Weather
Specifications
Supported Interfaces
GPIO, CAN, USB
Communication
UART
Data Format
16-bit TTL Signal
Dimensions
68*78*15mm
Weight without Enclosure
30g
Weight with Enclosure
60g
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μLanding™ C1 Aqua Specifications
Performance
Maximum Altitude Range
45m
Altitude Accuracy
2.5-5cm
Maximum Update Rate
750Hz
Power Consumption
1.25W (5V, 250mA)
Operational Temperature Range
-55°to +85°
Operable Environment Conditions
All-Weather
Specifications
Supported Interfaces
GPIO, CAN, USB
Communication
UART
Data Format
16-bit TTL Signal
Dimensions
68*78*15mm
Weight without Enclosure
30g
Weight with Enclosure
60g
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