Long-Range & Telemetry
Long-range builds and data links. Telemetry radios, modems and antennas for flying far and safely.
Long-Range & Telemetry Articles
RFD TXMOD Explained: Long-Range Control for Your Radio
What the RFD TXMOD does, how it combines RC control and telemetry on one long-range link, fitting it to your radio, setup steps, and typical uses.
Building a Long-Range Drone Data Link: Full Setup
How to plan a full long-range drone data link: control, telemetry and video together, frequency spacing, antennas, ground station, and range testing.
RFD900x vs RFD868x vs UX Modems: Which Do You Need?
Compare RFD900x, RFD868x, and UX telemetry modems by frequency, size, weight, and power output, and learn how to pick one for your region and drone.
Long-Range Antennas: How to Choose and Test Range
How to choose long-range drone antennas by gain and beam width, mount them correctly, and safely test real range on the ground before you fly.
NDAA-Compliant Drone Radios: What It Means for Buyers
What NDAA-compliant means for drone radios, who actually needs it, how to check a manufacturer's claims, and how it affects buying decisions.
How to Set Up RFD900 Radios with ArduPilot and PX4
Step-by-step setup for RFD900 telemetry radios with ArduPilot and PX4: wiring, RFD Tools settings, Net ID, air speed, and testing the link.
Microhard Radios for Drones: Video, Telemetry and Range
What Microhard radios do for drones, how their IP-based links carry video and telemetry together, common modes, and when to choose one.
Drone Telemetry Radios: How Long-Range Data Links Work
Learn how drone telemetry radios send flight data over long range, how MAVLink works, and how to pick a radio that matches your mission.
How to Build a Long-Range FPV Drone: Step by Step
A step-by-step guide to building a long-range FPV drone: frame size, efficient motors, battery choice, GPS rescue, radio link, and antenna placement.
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