However, we cannot connect the UBEC directly to the power input pins on the Boron because those pins accept 3.3V, not 5V. The next step in assembling the project is to connect the Particle Boron to the UBEC for power. The Boron also has an onboard LTE cellular modem and includes and antenna that will enable the drone GPS tracker to send information about its location to your phone even without WiFi. The Boron incorporates a powerful microcontroller that will communicate with the GPS module and interpret the data. The next step is to connect power to the Particle Boron. This way, the GPS locator will not use any power until you need it to find your lost aircraft.Īt this point we have a mechanism to deliver a 5V supply off the drone battery that can be switched ON and OFF from your radio transmitter. Plus, since battery power is a valuable commodity on RC aircraft, we will build the system so that it can be toggled ON and OFF from your transmitter. With this tool, you will be able to locate your crashed or missing drone straight from your smartphone in the field.
So, in this project, we will build an LTE-connected GPS tracker that can be fitted to your quadcopter.
All of these scenarios are disappointing, considering that drones can be expensive investments. Your drone might crash in the tall grass or land in a tree or bush.
What if you don't remember exactly where your quadcopter crashed? This is especially an issue if you are flying with FPV goggles that make it very easy to lose track of where your drone is flying relative to your position. Here is an issue that you might encounter if you are into flying quadcopters or other autonomous aerial vehicles, especially using FPV technology: you are flying your drone, possibly around obstacles, through terrain, past trees, and your drone crashes.
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