SwisscomDrone TrackerCellular NetworkRemote Identification

UTM Forum 19th November 2020

Manuel Haag

www.swisscom.ch/drones

What is Swisscom Drone Tracker ?

a simple hook-on-device

for easy mounting

on any drone

get ready for Remote Identification

and Geo Awareness

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What is Remote ID and why is it important ?

Remote Identification =

one of the first U-Space Services

Making UAVs visible to others

Situational & Geo Awareness

Ready for U-Space and

Commercial Operations

Remote ID equipped UAVs

must periodically send:

• unique ID

• Position

• Altitude

• Direction

• Speed

Public Acceptance

Law Enforcement

Transparency and Safety

Swisscom Drone Tracker – Key Details at a glance

Hardware Specifications

• dimensions: 61 x 45 x 19 mm

• weight: 50 g

• IP67 dust & waterproof

• battery life: 4h30 autonomy time

• GNSS (GPS)

• LTE 1800MHz, 2100MHz incl. SIM card

• position update rate: every 3sec

• ON/OFF Button and status LEDs

• incl. USB charging bay

Drone Tracker Portal

• manage your tracker(s)

• visualize your drone on the map

• geo awareness map (FOCA restrictions for drones)

• check status (battery, reception quality, …)

• last known position (lost drone feature)

Swiss Remote Identification Integration

(coming soon)

• ID & Location sent to SRID

• share your drone flight with other

remote ID users, authorities

and U-Space

• auto start and stop flight activity

Hardware and Software developed byRemote ID Service Provider

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Which Classes are required to implement RID ?According to new UAS Regulations (EU) 2019/947 and (EU) 2019/945

C0 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6

"Toy Drone" Spark / MavicPhantom /

InspireM210 / M600

Model Aircraft

Privately Built

OPEN A1< 250 g

OPEN A1< 900 g

OPEN A2< 4 kg

OPEN A3< 25 kg

OPEN A3< 25 kg

OPEN A3 /SPECIFIC

SPECIFIC(VLOS)

SPECIFIC(BVLOS)

LTD OPEN A1< 500 g

LTD OPEN A2< 2 kg

LTD OPEN A3< 25 kg

LTD OPEN A3< 25 kg

LTD OPEN A3SPECIFIC

Unique Serial Number & Registration required

Unique Serial Number & Registration required

Direct (Broadcast) Remote ID required Direct (Broadcast) Remote ID required

Network Remote ID optional Network Remote ID optional

Geo Awareness required Geo Awareness optional

2 year transitional period→

• Remote ID Demonstration from FOCA

• GSMA Paper "Remote Identification Through Cellular Networks"

• Swiss Remote Identification (SRID)

• ASTM Remote ID Standard F34116

Types of Remote Identification, Standards & Implementation

Direct / Broadcast Remote ID Network Remote ID

ASTM F3411 Standard Specification for Remote ID and Tracking

Swiss Remote Identification

(SRID)

USS

Remote IDDisplay

Application

Net-RID Service Provider & Display Provider

InterestedObserver

UAS Operator

Inspired by the ASTM Standard

Broadcast Remote Identification

Pros:• simple and cheap technology (WiFi/BT)• available through software update (DJI)• works anywhere, even in the desert

Cons:• limited range, observer must be close• incompatibilities between drone and

app, different solutions• prone to interference (ISM band)

USS

Remote IDDisplay

Application

Net-RID Service Provider & Display Provider

InterestedObserver

UAS Operator

Cellular Network

Inspired by the ASTM Standard

USS Interface

Network Remote Identification from GCS

Pros:• robust and secure mobile network technology• available through GCS or Smart Phone with

existing SIM card

Cons:• limited range, VLOS operations only• daisy chaining via UAS operator• limited to mobile coverage areas

USS

Remote IDDisplay

Application

Net-RID Service Provider & Display Provider

InterestedObserver

UAS Operator

Swisscom Drone Tracker

Inspired by the ASTM Standard

USS Interface

Cellular Networked Remote ID

Network Remote Identification direct from Drone

Pros:• robust and secure mobile network technology• unlimited range• suitable for all flights incl. BVLOS• independant from GCS, operator (autonomous)• licensed frequency band, secure, encrypted• future evolution towards fully connected drone

Cons:• limited to mobile coverage areas• additional hardware and SIM card

USS

Remote IDDisplay

Application

Net-RID Service Provider & Display Provider

InterestedObserver

Mobile Air Gateway

Inspired by the ASTM Standard

USS Interface

Future Vision: Fully Connected Drone

Mobile Air Gateway Connected Drone• full integration with flight controller and U-Space• critical communication (RID, C2 & Telemetry)• support for broadband payload application• networked FLARM and ADS-B transponder

Cellular Mobile Networks =

one of the big enablers for

future drone operations

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Ambitious Drone Operators wanted for Free Friendly User Trial

Manuel Haag

Drone Tracker Product Manager

Swisscom.DroneServices@swisscom.com

swisscom.ch/drones

What are your benefits ?

• be at the forefront of innovation and Swiss U-Space implementation

• be prepared for the upcoming remote ID requirements

• retrofit existing drones to be remote ID capable

• be aware of restricted flight zones, comply with the drone flight rules

• help to keep the airspace safe and transparent to others

• the tracker is completely autonomous and very easy to mount on practically any drone

• easy retrieval of drone if lost (last known position)

• opportunity to give feedback to further shape and improve this product

Would you like to be involved in Remote ID right from the start

and test one of the new Swisscom Drone Trackers for free?

We are looking for professional, semi-professional and private drone operators

Contact me for participating in the trial or if you have any questions

– Thank you!