Mesh Radio, WiFi Transceivers & Wireless Mesh Network Technology for Drones, UAVs, UGVs & Robotics

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Doodle Labs

Mesh Radio, WiFi Transceivers & Wireless Mesh Network Technology for Drones, UAVs, UGVs & Robotics

Doodle Labs is a leading developer of state-of-the-art wireless mesh network technology for commercial, government and military UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles), UGVs (unmanned ground vehicles), robotics and Industrial IoT (Internet of Things) applications.

Our field-proven long-distance wireless datalink solutions are ideal for OEMs and system integrators of nLOS (near line of sight) and BVLOS (beyond visual line of sight) drones, unmanned systems and ground control stations, providing the ability to create resilient private networks with superior reliability and performance and minimal integration effort.

Mesh Rider®

Mobile mesh technology for resilient private networks

mesh rider - mobile mesh technologyMesh Rider® is a powerful patented mobile mesh technology designed for dynamic mobile applications such as networks of drones and robotic vehicles. This state-of-the-art wireless broadband technology features ultra-low latency and automatic band and channel switching capabilities, and powers all our Mesh Rider® Radios.

The innovative and cutting-edge waveform ensures reliable and high-throughput datalinks for unmanned vehicles over extremely long distances. Built-in smart capabilities allow radio systems to dynamically adapt to challenging RF scenarios while maintaining connectivity.

With the ability to create scalable self-forming and self-healing Mobile Ad-Hoc Networks (MANET), Mesh Rider® offers dynamic and effective radio communications solutions to increasingly complex industrial problems.

Wearable Mesh Rider® Radio

Highly portable multiband radio for connecting teams and robotics

Wearable smart radioThe Wearable Mesh Rider® radio allows any internet-enabled device to be connected a private wireless mesh network, allowing seamless communication between operator teams and UAVs or ground robotics at extended ranges without the need for existing infrastructure.

The rapidly deployable radio provides up to 8 hours of battery life, with over 80 Mbps of available throughput for real-time voice, data and video communications. The MIL-STD-compliant unit is available in commercial and defense frequency configurations.

Wearable radio

wearable mesh rider radio

Wearable mesh radio

Helix Mesh Rider® Radio

Battle-proven MANET radio platform for government and defense

The Helix configuration of our Mesh Rider® Radio Platform is designed to meet the extreme requirements of government and defense applications, and covers multiple Federal bands, including M1-M6 (1625 – 2500 MHz), L + S, and NATO C-Band + Upper WiFi in a single radio.

This configuration has been developed in conjunction with the US Department of Defense’s DIU and AFWERX, and is compatible with all drone manufacturers on the Blue UAS list. The highly capable FIPS 140-3 compliant radio provides the highest level of encryption and delivers tactical interference avoidance capabilities in highly contested environments.MANET radio

Industrial WiFi Transceivers

IioT transceivers with an ultra-low SWaP footprint

Industrial WiFi TransceiversDoodle Labs’ forthcoming 802.11AX Industrial WiFi Transceiver is designed to provide unparalleled performance for a variety of Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) applications. Featuring a significant upgrade over previous generations of WiFi transceivers, the new unit delivers an overall throughput increase of 300% over an entire network, with up to 75% lower latency.

The low-SWaP transceiver weighs just 12 grams with a footprint smaller than a credit card, and is built with high-quality components that are individually tested and calibrated to ensure consistent and class-leading performance.

Antennas

Omnidirectional antennas for dynamic and challenging applications

We provide a range of carefully selected and tested omnidirectional antennas  that ensure reliable connectivity even under rapid orientation changes and other challenging conditions faced by fast-moving drones and unmanned systems.smart radio antennasOur offerings include multipolarized and gooseneck antennas, with options available for both license-free and licensed federal bands.

Applications & Case Studies

Secure smart radio for drones and UAVUnmanned Aerial Vehicles

Our wireless mesh network solutions are ideal for the challenging requirements of UAVs, providing a variety of benefits for OEMs and system integrators of 4K video streaming drones:

  • Minimal SWaP footprint, optimized to save space and weight and increase UAV flight times
  • Command & control uplink and concurrent streaming sensor data downlink minimizes complexity, with Ultra Reliable Low Latency Communication (URLLC) technology ensuring robust communication even in noisy environments
  • Flexible configuration allows optimal balancing of gain, range, operating frequency, and antenna configuration
  • Advanced COFDM and MIMO RF technologies compensate for dynamic orientation issues caused by high-speed flight, pitch and roll of UAVs
  • Form-factor compatible models allow OEMs to easily cater for different licensed, unlicensed and special frequency band needs for international, public safety and defense customers
  • Self-healing, self-forming mobile mesh technology extends operating ranges and supports networks of multiple linked UAVs and UGVs – ideal for tactical MANET applications with no existing infrastructure required
  • Plug-and-play Ethernet and UART interfaces allow easy integration with a variety of UAS and flight controller architectures.

Learn more about our solutions for Drones & UAVs >

Robotex Robot with MIMO radio for UGVUnmanned Ground Vehicles

UGVs and ground robots face a variety of unique environmental challenges. Our state-of-the-art wireless datalink solutions leverage advanced COFDM, MIMO and RF technologies to address these challenges, providing reliable high-throughput links between rover vehicles and control stations.

  • MIMO technology mitigates RF link quality issues produced by noisy indoor, industrial and underground environments
  • High receive sensitivity allows wireless MIMO radios to handle interference and operate at long ranges
  • Multiple frequency options allow optimized tradeoff of signal penetration and operating frequency
  • Command & control uplink and concurrent streaming sensor data downlink minimizes complexity, with Ultra Reliable Low Latency Communication (URLLC) technology ensuring robust communication even in noisy environments
  • Form-factor compatible models allow OEMs to easily cater for different licensed, unlicensed and special frequency band needs for international, public safety and defense customers
  • Self-healing, self-forming mobile mesh technology extends operating ranges and supports complex use cases with multiple rovers and scattered access points, as well as networks of multiple linked UAVs and UGVs
  • Ideal for MANET creation in challenging NLOS environments, providing versatile connectivity with minimal setup
  • Low-SWaP footprint minimizes weight and power consumption of handheld UGV control stations.

Learn more about our solutions for UGVs & Robotics >

Products

OEM Mesh Rider Radio

Connect any internet-enabled device easily using the built-in WiFi hotspot

Industrial Wi-Fi 6E Transceivers

Designed for tri-band (2.4/5/6 GHz), long-range, reliable networking solutions

Wearable Mesh Rider Radio

Connect any internet-enabled device easily using the built-in WiFi hotspot

Mini Mesh Rider Radio

For SWaP-conscious platforms. 2×2 MIMO in a mini form factor.

Nano Mesh Rider Radio

For the smallest robotic systems. The smallest, lowest-SWaP, high-performance mesh radio available.

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Doodle Labs Unveils Mobile App for Managing Mesh Networks

Doodle Labs is introducing the Mesh Rider® Mobile App, providing intuitive tools for managing wireless mesh networks across devices such as ground control stations (GCS) and UAVs

Jan 23, 2025
Mesh Rider Radios Used to Inspect World’s Largest Tree

Doodle Labs' Mesh Rider Radios established a resilient datalink to carry out a health checkup of the world's largest tree, maintaining connectivity and full control of the drone in an off-grid environment

Jun 17, 2024
Advanced Mesh Radios Supplied for Autonomous Humanoid Training Robot

The Humanoid Engageable Kinetic Training Robot (HEKTR) 3.4 Trackless Mobile Infantry Target (TMIT) from MVP Robotics can mesh with asynchronous uncrewed vehicles by using Doodle Labs’ Mesh Rider Radios

May 14, 2024
Mesh Radios Integrated with sUAS for Successful EW Field Testing

Doodle Labs has partnered with Red Cat to deliver its Helix Mesh Rider® radios for Teal Drones' systems, combining forces to pass field testing for electronic warfare (EW) in Ukraine

May 01, 2024
Integration Enhances Connectivity in Advanced Robotics

The integration of Qualcomm's RB5 platform and Doodle Labs' radios provides impressive compute and processing power and a resilient datalink for peak mobile robotic performance in the field

Apr 26, 2024
Doodle Labs Collaborates to Enhance UAV Communications

The partnership brings together Draganfly's Commander 3XL UAV, Doodle Labs’ Helix Mesh Rider®️ Radio, and UXV Technologies Soldier Robotic Controller (SRoC) ground control station (GCS)

Apr 25, 2024
New SKY MANTIS 2 Delivers Ultimate Anti-Jamming Resilience

Doodle Labs’ Helix Mesh Rider Radios will be integrated as the on-board datalink in the new generation of Evolve Dynamics’ flagship platform, the SKY MANTIS 2

Apr 22, 2024
Mesh Radios Integrated into New NDAA-Compliant Astro UAS

Freefly Systems will use Doodle Labs’ mini Mesh Rider Radio to equip the new Freefly Astro UAS platform with long range, high-bandwidth and low latency capabilities

Apr 19, 2024
Doodle Labs Among Fast Company’s Most Innovative of 2024

Provider of wireless networking technology for advanced robotics Doodle Labs has been named one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies in the robotics category

Mar 22, 2024
Doodle Labs Mesh Datalinks Integrated into Sky Mantis UAS

Integrating Doodle Labs' radios secures long range, high-bandwidth mesh capabilities, a more reliable connection for the drone, and empowers rapid and effective operations in contested airspace

Nov 28, 2023
New Doodle Labs Interference-Avoidance Drone Features

Doodle Labs’ Sense promises more resilient datalink for defense and commercial customers using long-range, mission-critical robotics and connected teams

Oct 30, 2023
Doodle Labs Partners with UKRSPECSYSTEMS

Doodle Labs’ Helix Mesh Rider Radio will be integrated into the MINI SHARK UAV to provide robust and resilient wireless communication systems

Oct 25, 2023
Doodle Labs Selected as Wireless Networking Partner for US Army sUAS Prototype

Teal Drones will integrate Doodle Labs’ Helix Mesh Rider Radio into its prototype sUAS for the US Army’s Short Range Reconnaissance program

May 11, 2023
Small Radio & Autopilot Integration Advances Next Generation of sUAS

Doodle Labs and ModalAI will continue to develop and promote the direct integration between Doodle Labs’ nano-OEM and mini-OEM Mesh Rider Radios and ModalAI’s VOXL 2 and new VOXL 2 Mini autopilots

May 09, 2023
Wearable Mesh Rider Radio Extends Internet Reach to Remote Areas

Doodle Labs’ new handheld mesh radio features high-speed, long-range MANET with a built-in WiFi hotspot and LTE extension, a combination that extends the reach of the internet to off-grid, remote areas

Apr 14, 2023
Doodle Labs to Develop Beamforming Capabilities for Mesh Rider Radios

The potential advantages of beamforming include a stronger datalink with increased reach and throughput and are of interest to the US military, which is investing in UAVs, UGVs and other interconnected technologies

Mar 07, 2023
Smart Radios Certified to Operate in 5.7 GHz Japan Robotics Band

Doodle Labs has received certification for its mini-OEM Smart Radio to operate in Japan’s 5.7 GHz Robotics Band

Jan 09, 2023
MIMO Wireless RF Technology Explained

Doodle Labs has released an article explaining the basics of MIMO (Multiple-Input Multiple-Output), a technology that provides greater efficiencies for...

Nov 08, 2022
Remote ID Firmware Update for Global Compliance

With the enforcement of the FAA’s new Remote ID drone regulations Doodle Labs are introducing a firmware update in the Mesh Rider OS to enable full compliance

Oct 31, 2022
Case Study: Doodle Labs Achieves 116km Data Link Using Smart Radio

In this case study, Doodle Labs discusses how its Smart Radio was able to achieve a 116-kilometer data link in...

Oct 27, 2022
Case Study: Doodle Labs Technology Supports DroneUp Drone Delivery Service

In this case study, Doodle Labs discusses how DroneUp has partnered with various drone manufacturers, including Doodle Labs’ own partner...

Oct 18, 2022
Doodle Labs Smart Radios Now Compatible with VOXL 2 Autopilot

The integration between these key drone components aims to empower drone manufacturers to seamlessly build highly intelligent drone systems with a powerful and reliable datalink

Oct 10, 2022
Antenna Recommendations for UAS

Doodle Labs outline the important role antennas play in achieving maximum performance from Doodle Labs radios as well as providing general antenna recommendations for UAS use cases

Jul 21, 2022
Things to Consider When Choosing an Antenna

Doodle Labs has released a guide to educate customers on the decisions they will need to make when choosing an...

Jun 10, 2022
Hex-Band Smart Radio Unveiled

Doodle Labs has launched a new 6 Hex-Band Smart Radio product that operates at 1625-2500 MHz and has been designed...

Jun 29, 2021
Wearable Smart Mesh Router Introduced

Doodle Labs has launched the Wearable Smart Radio, a compact wireless mobile mesh router that features an integrated WiFi hotspot...

Apr 22, 2021
New Rugged MIMO Radio Launched

Horizon31 has introduced the MobileMesh Radio, a portable, ruggedized secure IP radio designed for mobile ad hoc networking (MANET) applications...

Jan 25, 2021
Smart Radio to be Enhanced for US Government

Doodle Labs has been contracted by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) and Air Force AFWERX...

Aug 31, 2020
Broadband Transceivers Enable NLOS Operations for Tactical Robot

Doodle Labs’ 900 MHz Prism WiFi transceiver and 2.4 GHz NM-2450-2G broadband transceiver have been integrated into RoboteX’s AVATAR multipurpose...

Aug 21, 2020
Smart Radio Integrated into Autonomous Personal Flying Vehicle

Doodle Labs’ Smart Radio technology has been used to provide a broadband data link that enables long-distance streaming video, and...

Jul 19, 2020

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