Software Defined Radio (SDR)

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Overview Software Defined Radio (SDR)
By Technology Editor Last updated: October 20th, 2023

SDR Technology for Unmanned Vehicles

Miniature SDR-C for UAVs (SOLO8 Concealment)

Miniature SDR-C for UAVs (SOLO8 Concealment) by DTC

SDR uses software to perform some or all of the radio functions traditionally carried out by dedicated hardware, such as mixing, amplification, filtering and modulation. The flexibility of this approach means that a single unit can fulfil many purposes, such as multiple input, multiple output (MIMO) operations and IP meshing.

SDR Transceivers

By using one computer or embedded system for many functions, system size and weight is minimised, making SDR transceivers ideal for UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) and unmanned systems.

Software Defined Radio Transmitters and Receivers

Radio transmitters and receivers for UAVs, UGVs, robotics and other unmanned applications must be versatile enough and have sufficient bandwidth for vehicle command and control and sensor information transmission. Many SDR transceivers offer the ability to operate on a number of different frequency ranges.

SkyHopperCOMBO Bi-Directional SDR data link by Mobilicom

SkyHopperCOMBO Bi-Directional SDR data link by Mobilicom

A stable, secure connection is essential for reliable operation of these vehicles, and SDR transceivers are ideal for providing high bandwidth communication that is resistant to interference and can handle high throughput for transmitting information such as high-resolution video footage.

SDR Security

Because SDR is used extensively in tactical military communication and for controlling restricted UAVs and unmanned vehicles, many software defined radio units incorporate advanced encryption methods to keep communication secure.

Products (12)

BluSDR-90-UL

Ultra-lightweight 10W OEM radio module for long-range UAV communications

Ultra-lightweight 10W OEM radio module for long-range UAV communications
...s BluSDR-90-UL radio is optimized for providing long-range communications for mission-critical UAVs...
SDR-H2

Next-Gen Special Role Radio designed to meet a diverse range of applications

Next-Gen Special Role Radio designed to meet a diverse range of applications
... game changing software defined radio platform (SOL8SDR), the SOL8SDR-H2 is the enhanced next...
BluSDR-6

Low SWAP-C OEM radio module for short range wireless communications

Low SWAP-C OEM radio module for short range wireless communications
...DTC's SOL8SDR (software defined radio) architecture and offering up to full 2x200mW output power...
BluSDR-30

Low SWAP-C 2x1W OEM radio module for medium range wireless communications

Low SWAP-C 2x1W OEM radio module for medium range wireless communications
...DTC's SOL8SDR (software defined radio) architecture and offering a full 2x1W of output power,...
BluSDR-90

Low SWAP-C 2x5W OEM radio module for long range wireless communications

Low SWAP-C 2x5W OEM radio module for long range wireless communications
...DTC's SOL8SDR (software defined radio) architecture and offering a full 2x5W of output power,...
BluSDR-200

Low SWAP-C 2x15W OEM radio module for extra-long range wireless communications

Low SWAP-C 2x15W OEM radio module for extra-long range wireless communications
...DTC's SOL8SDR (software defined radio) architecture and offering a full 2x15W of output power,...
RD-EDGE SDR Solution

Mobile & stationary mesh radio communications solution

Mobile & stationary mesh radio communications solution
...is a versatile software-defined radio connectivity solution available in variants designed for...
RD-HUB Networking Hub

Mission-critical wireless networking hub with up to 32 nodes

Mission-critical wireless networking hub with up to 32 nodes
The RD-HUB allows users to quickly set up a self-forming and self-healing network with up to 32 node...
RDL-3 SDR

Mesh-capable SDR for longer-range drones & robotics

Mesh-capable SDR for longer-range drones & robotics
...2 is a compact software-defined radio that provides a communications range of up to 200 km for...
RDL-2 SDR

Lightweight mesh-capable SDR with range of up to 100km

Lightweight mesh-capable SDR with range of up to 100km
...2 is a compact software-defined radio that is ideal for a wide range of drones, robotics and...
CreoHub Software-Defined Radio

Scalable, self-healing radio for surveillance and intelligent applications

Scalable, self-healing radio for surveillance and intelligent applications
...d-Hoc Network) radio, essential for tactical communication within security agencies and armed...
SL200 Software-Defined Radio Link Module

Long-range video & data link for UAVs and UGVs

Long-range video & data link for UAVs and UGVs
...nal long-range radio link for drones and UGVs that provides uplink and downlink of data and...

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