AT86 Gateway

The AT86 is a radio module that serves as the primary communication link between drones and the Maestro Server. The Atmel AT86RF215 radio provides all functionality necessary to support the IEEE 802.15.4 standard that the Verge Aero network framework is built upon. It contains tranceivers for two bands, one 2.4 GHz band, and one Sub-GHz band.

An Atmel AT86RF215 chip

The X1 and X7 integrate an AT86 radio to support any point-to-point read or write operations. It is configured to provide a good balance between high-reliability and high-bandwidth.

What It Is Used For

The AT86 is the primary data link and provides an up and downlink. It is used for:

• Telemetry

• Individual Drone Commands

  • Setting safeties

  • Setting individual light modes

  • Calibration

  • Motor Tests

  • Etc.

• Uploading show files

• Updating drone firmware

Dual-Band Operation

Both bands can be used simultaneously, but only one is used in the current software package. Support for dual-band operation is intended to be added in the latter half of 2024.