Q: Can I put an ORS on a drone?
A: Yes ORS has been designed from the beginning to be able to be on a drone.
Q: What should I know before putting an ORS on a drone?
A: Here are the main ORS classic characteristics that you should know before putting an ORS on a drone (note that this only applies for "ORS classic" model):
- Weight: 2.4kg (without antenna)
- Dimensions: 170 x 102 x 240 mm
- Power consumption: 32W average with radio on, 15W average with radio off
- Power injector: the ORS can be feed with DC current directly by using this injector https://tyconsystems.com/homepage/shop/poe-inj-1000-wtx. The input voltage must be between 15V and 57V. The cabling needs to support at least 50W peak.
- Antenna: be careful with your selection of antenna and how you position them, indeed the RF signal must go toward the earth, with a rounded shape, in order to do do this a conical horn antenna is usually a good idea.