The 3DR Radio 2 is a professional, cost-effective connectivity bridge developed and manufactured by 3DR, in collaboration with Nimbus Robotics AI. It enables HaLow (Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11ah standard) connectivity for drones and robotics applications. Operating in the Sub-1 GHz band, 3DR Radio 2 offers long-range communication, low power consumption, and strong signal penetration, making it ideal for industrial, UAS, energy, and robotic applications. It features an RF switch and an integrated Power Amplifier (PA) in the SoC, delivering up to 23 ± 2 dBm output power.

Key Features

• Compact design: Convenient for a wide range of applications
• Versatile Interfaces: USB, Serial, Ethernet, Digital & Analog, Raspberry Pi 40-pin Header(PLUS only)
• Seamless Communication: Incorporates the MQTT protocol to integrate all interfaces with HaLow wireless functionality
• Networking Modes:
  • Access point (AP) / Station (STA)
  • Mesh networking capabilities
• Transceiver performance: Operates efficiently in the Sub-1GHz ISM band with low power and long-range functionality. Achieves a receive sensitivity of -107 dBm at MCS10
• RF Optimization: Tuned RF interface at 50 ohms
• FCC-certified: Certified output power of up to 23 ± 2 dBm

The 3DR Radio 2 is a high-performance, long-range module designed to serve as a wireless HaLow inter-connectivity bridge. It offers a wide range of connectivity options, making it ideal for integrating any Industrial IoT application with Wi-Fi HaLow. The device can be powered either through a USB connection or via the +5V and GND pins using any Telemetry port connector.

Please visit our documentation site for more information.