BluSDR 90 R Interface Oblique – BluSDR software-defined radio module by DTC, a Codan Company
Unmanned

BluSDR-90-R

10W ROBUST SOFTWARE DEFINED RADIO

The BluSDR-90-R is a ruggedised IP68 software defined radio transceiver delivering 10W total RF output for long-range drone links capable of over 150km line of sight.

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Long-range missions need RF power in hardware built for the field. The BluSDR-90-R delivers 5 W per output and 10 W total RF, giving operators the link margin required for extended line-of-sight drone operations. Selectable bandwidths from 1.25 MHz to 20 MHz allow teams to balance reach and data rate, while adaptive modulation helps maintain performance as mission conditions shift.

Unmanned platforms need a radio that connects cleanly across payloads, vehicles, and control systems. BluSDR-90-R routes Gigabit Ethernet, USB, RS-232, analogue audio, GPIO, and power through sealed Fischer connectors built for field handling. As a MANET radio, it forms a MeshUltra-X self-healing network of up to 144 nodes, with Interlink mode supporting larger-scale systems as platforms join the mesh.

Survivability decides whether the link holds through the hardest missions. Sealed to IP68 and operating from -20°C to +55°C, the BluSDR-90-R is built to resist dust, immersion, movement, and harsh field conditions. Wide 10 to 32 V DC input supports vehicle and platform power, while DES as standard and optional AES128/AES256 encryption protect traffic across MeshUltra waveforms.

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10W RF OUTPUT

Two COFDM transceivers deliver 5W (+37dBm) per output for 10W total RF.

150KM+ LINE OF SIGHT

Tuned for long-range drone links capable of over 150km line of sight, depending on environment.

IP68 RUGGED

IP68 sealed transceiver rated from -20 to +55 °C for contested fields.

144-NODE MESH

MeshUltra-X MANET waveform forms a self-healing mesh of up to 144 nodes, up to 87Mbps capacity.

WIDE POWER INPUT

DC input from 10 to 32V tolerates rough platform and vehicle power, with 120W peak inrush.

FISCHER INTERFACES

Gigabit Ethernet, USB, RS-232, audio, and GPIO via sealed Fischer connectors, with Interlink mode.

AES AND 128GB

Optional AES128/256 accredited to FIPS140-2 for MeshUltra. 128GB internal microSD storage.

Radio Architecture Software defined radio, multi-waveform single module
Mesh Waveform DTC MeshUltra-X MANET IP Mesh, up to 144 nodes
Mesh Capacity Up to 87Mbps (20MHz channel bandwidth)
Network Mode MANET mesh, with Interlink mode for large-scale systems
Protocols SBUS and MAVLink supported
Interfaces Gigabit Ethernet and power (12-way Fischer); USB and GPIO (7-way Fischer); analogue audio and RS-232 (9-way Fischer)
USB Peripherals 4G/Wi-Fi dongles, GPS
Data Configuration 1k2 to 115k2, 7/8 bit, no/odd/even parity
Data Interface RS-232 or USB peripheral
Audio Interface Analogue mic/head with bias; G726 32kbit, 8kHz sampling, with mute
Encryption (standard) DES
Encryption (licensed) AES128/256, accredited to FIPS140-2 for MeshUltra waveforms (subject to export control)
Storage 128GB internal microSD
RF COFDM Transceiver A TNC 50 ohm (female)
RF COFDM Transceiver B TNC 50 ohm (female)
RF Power 5W (+37dBm) per output, 10W total
Power Step 0.25dB incremental control
Tuning Step 125kHz
Bandwidth 1.25/1.5/1.75/2.5/3.0/3.5/4.0/5.0MHz (MeshUltra-M/-80/-X)6.0/7.0/8.0/10.0/12.0/14.0/16.0/20.0MHz (MeshUltra-M/-80)
Carrier Modulation BPSK/QPSK/16QAM/64QAM (adaptive)
FEC Rate FEC1/2, FEC2/3 (adaptive)
Receive Sensitivity -98dBm (BW 2.5MHz/QPSK 1/2)
Receive Input Level +20dBm max.
Frequency Options 1.20 to 1.70GHz1.98 to 2.70GHz4.20 to 5.20GHz
Dimensions 200mm x 160mm (incl. connectors) x 36mm
Weight 1.45kg approx.
DC Input 10 to 32V
Power Consumption 30W to 55W typical (5MHz BW, 25 to 90% occupancy); peak inrush 120W
Power Input Connector 12-way Fischer
IP Rating IP68
Temperature Range -20 to +55 °C
Mounting Mobile or fixed; designed for uncrewed platforms in all domains
MISSION OUTCOME

The BluSDR-90-R brings a ruggedised 10W software defined radio to the hardest long-range drone missions, with line-of-sight reach capable of over 150km depending on environment. Sealed to IP68 and powered across a wide 10 to 32V range, the transceiver carries a self-healing tactical mesh of up to 144 nodes with AES128 and AES256 encryption accredited to FIPS140-2. A multi-waveform architecture adapts one module to many missions. Across uncrewed platforms in every domain, the BluSDR-90-R holds the link in contested environments.