APEX1614 30KM Drone Airborne Radio

The APEX1614 is a 30KM Drone Airborne Radio using advanced COFDM modulation technology with 256-bit AES encryption, 1W output power and a working frequency customizable from 300MHz to 2.7GHz in 1M steps, giving a lightweight airborne video link with a 10-30km transmission range.

Weighing only 110g at 77*54*23.5mm, the radio reduces the load pressure on the drone and keeps it flexible to use, while powerful NLOS non-line-of-sight transmission capability and strong diffraction and penetration keep the signal stable during movement over 10-30 kilometers.

With 1 video and 2 audio signals input simultaneously, HDMI high-definition signal input and analog audio and video CVBS input, QPSK (4QAM), 16QAM and 64QAM constellation modes (default QPSK), 2-8MHz adjustable bandwidth and AES encryption, the APEX1614 runs on DC12V with average power consumption under 12W and a -20°C to +65°C working temperature.

Key Features

1) Small Size

• Small size, weighing only 110g, reducing the load pressure of drones and making them more flexible to use

2) High Reliability

• The system adopts advanced COFDM modulation technology, with very strong anti-interference ability, and adopts 256-bit AES encryption technology to effectively prevent interference and eavesdropping

3) Easy to Operate

• Convenient installation, intelligent design, on-site adjustment of working frequency, bandwidth, output power, intuitive and easy to use

4) High Stability

• Powerful NLOS non-line-of-sight transmission capability, stable signal transmission during movement

5) Long-Distance Transmission

• Powerful diffraction and penetration capabilities, with a transmission distance of 10-30 kilometers

6) High-Definition Image Quality

• Can simultaneously input 1 video and 2 audio signals, support HDMI high-definition signal input, analog audio and video CVBS input

7) Customizable

• 300MHz-2.7GHz frequency band can be customized, with a step of 1M

Technical Specifications

RF

• Working frequency: Support 300MHz-2.7GHz customized
• Constellation pattern: QPSK(4QAM), 16QAM, 64QAM(Default QPSK)
• Output power: 1W
• Working bandwidth: 2-8MHz adjustable
• Encryption: AES
• RF interface: SMA female head
• Transmission range: 10-30km (Los)

Video & Audio

• Video input interface: HD:HDMI / SD:3.5mm
• Video format: HD:1080P, 1080i, 720P, 720i adaptable / SD:P/N adaptable
• Video compression: H.264

Physical & Power

• Size: 77*54*23.5mm
• Weight: 110g
• Working temperature: -20°C~+65°C
• Power supply: DC12V
• Power consumption: The average power consumption of the whole machine is less than 12W

Application Scenarios

1) Long-Range Drone Video Downlink

For drones flying far from the operator, the APEX1614's 10-30km transmission range with powerful diffraction and penetration carries 1080P HDMI video back over the link, while COFDM modulation and 256-bit AES encryption keep the signal stable and protected.

2) Lightweight Airborne Payload

For small drones where every gram counts, the radio weighs only 110g at 77*54*23.5mm, reducing load pressure and keeping the aircraft flexible, with convenient installation and on-site adjustment of frequency, bandwidth and output power.

3) Non-Line-of-Sight Operations

For missions behind obstacles or in motion, powerful NLOS non-line-of-sight transmission keeps the signal stable, with 1 video and 2 audio signals input simultaneously through HDMI and CVBS for live video and audio from the air.