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Space and Weight constrained Systems
Vehicle Mounted Installations, IP67
Smart Radio provides an ultra-reliable, low latency, long-range, high-throughput link to implement industrial-grade private wireless mobile mesh Networks.
Leveraging the state-of-the-art COFDM and MIMO technologies for exceptional multipath and NrLOS performance in harsh, noisy environments, Mesh Rider waveform is ideal for high throughput (up to 100 Mbps) Private Wireless Networks.
Advanced traffic prioritization of Ultra Reliable Low Latency Channel (URLLC) for all Command and Control traffic and concurrent multicast video streaming of 4k video on the same link. The typical link latency is under 10 ms. (Watch URLLC demo video)
With up to 1W of RF power, maximum allowed by the govt. regulations to achieve long data links. Our customers routinely achieve over 20 km (12 miles) for transmitting HD video. The Mesh Rider waveform has been field proven for a 116 km (70 miles) link.
Size, Weight, Power and Cost are by far the most important requirements for airborne applications. The feature rich embedded Smart Radio is one of the lowest SWaP-C radios in the industry. It is smaller than half the size of a deck of cards and weighs under 70 grams.
Spectrum Scan monitors in-band interference and provides the capability to switch channels. The advanced filtration and frequency-band shifting techniques used by the Smart Radio are designed to minimize noise and block out-of-band signals.
Doodle Labs’ patented hybrid SDR technology enables a large family of form factor compatible models in 100 MHz to 6 GHz frequency bands. Simply swap out the radio based on the end-customer or country requirements.
Under a development contract with DIU, Doodle Labs has developed a hex-band Smart Radio for global deployments.
Self-forming and self-healing, mesh capabilities improve the network robustness. Dual-band radios add redundancy for high network availability.
Multi-hop relay can extend the range for BVLOS and Drone Swarming. Demonstrated in-field HD video transmission over 12 hops.
Rugged construction and can operate in extreme temperature conditions from -40°C to +85°C. The radios are characterized against several MIL standards.
The Smart Radios are selected by Defense Innovation Unit and Air Force for special programs.
The Smart Radio’s built-in 256-bit AES encryption engine is certified with Federal NIST standard FIPS 140-3 and meets the mandatory NSA requirements for mission-critical applications.
Meticulously designed for various use-cases. The Smart Radios are available in Wearable, Embedded, External and OEM form factors.
Doodle Labs has custom developed Antennas that enhance the Smart Radio performance.
Doodle Labs provides comprehensive design-in documents in the Technical Library.
Easy to use GUI interface for local and remote configuration of the radios. The Smart Radio supports simple SSH, UCI and SNMP commands. Over-the-Air (OTA) firmware upgrade capability simplifies the field maintenance.
The Smart Radio’s Mesh Rider OS leverages the feature rich and extensible OpenWrt/Linux. Users can install their own software apps to further extend and customize the functionality.
Doodle Labs is focused on making the Smart Radio platform easy to integrate. We are actively working with our industry partners and collaborators to extend the platform’s capabilities. Smart Radio has been integration tested with the leading tools, standards and ecosystems used in many industries. This versatility ensures that our customers can quickly develop advanced Industrial IoT solutions.
The Smart Radio Platform is available in a range of use case optimized form factors to meet the requirements of any Private Wireless Network application. All form factors are interoperable and leverage the Mesh Rider OS.
The Wearable Smart Radio enables team collaboration within the high-speed Private Wireless Network. It creates a portable WiFi hot-spot to allow the use of standard devices like Tablets and Smartphones to collaborate amongst field workers and office IT infrastructure. The device has embedded antennas for ease of use. It has a wide input voltage range so it can be powered from a variety of power sources, including standard USB power from smart devices.
Wearable Smart Radio is a compact unit (smaller and lighter than a SmartPhone). It is only 70 x 135 x 15 mm and weighs 150 grams. It is rated for IP63 (water spray falling at an angle of up to 60° from vertical.
Embedded Form Factor
The Smart Radio’s Embedded form factor is designed for ease of integration in space and weight-constrained applications like small UAS. The radio’s CNC fabricated casing is made from lightweight aluminum and acts as a heat-sink as well as RF shield. For extreme environments, an optional heatsink is available.
The compact unit is only 65 x 57 x 11 mm in size and weighs under 70 grams. The unit is rated IP50 (dust protected).
Hex-Band Radio – Helix
Helix operates on six bands (M1-M6) within 1625-2500 MHz, which provides global coverage so government systems can be deployed without requiring multiple SKUs. This frequency range removes a large operational complexity for customers who have deployments around the world. Moreover, 2.4 GHz ISM band is also covered to further increase the global coverage. The Helix radio incorporates six different band filtering schemes, one for each band to provide maximum protection against the interference.simplify the field installation. It is ideal for vehicle-mounted applications.
More information on Helix Radio.
External Form Factor
The Smart Radio’s External form factor is designed for rugged and outdoor applications. The device uses industry standard connectors to simplify the field installation. It is ideal for vehicle-mounted applications.
The unit is 120 x 137 x 58 mm and weighs 540 grams. It is rated for IP67 (can be submersible to 1-meter depth for 30 minutes).
OEM Form Factor
The Smart Radios are available for OEMs developing extreme space and weight-constrained applications. Doodle Labs works closely with the OEMs to carefully design the PCB in their system enclosure.
Mesh Rider® is an innovative, patented wireless mesh technology. It focuses on high-throughput data communication over long distances (up to 100 km) and provides frequency flexibility, enabling operation in licensed and license-free bands.
See the full index below for models in many frequency bands and use case optimized form factors. Additionally, we can configure the operating frequency anywhere from 100 MHz ~ 6 GHz and meet wide variety of band/channel plans for special projects.
Our license free band products can be purchased from online distributors.
| Frequency Range | Description | View Specs |
|---|---|---|
| 902-928 MHz | License Free Band – USA, Canada, Mexico, Central, South and Latin Americas, Australia, New Zealand and China
The 900 MHz band is license free for use in many countries around the world. At lower frequencies, the radio signals can travel farther and penetrate through the walls and vegetation, providing better NrLOS operation. The 900 MHz band provides an excellent alternative to the crowded 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi band for long range links. | |
| 2400-2482 MHz | WiFi band (Worldwide) Smart Radio is fully compatible with all the WiFi devices. Thanks to 30 dBm Tx power, these Smart Radios are used for long range and deployments in the harsh environments. | |
| 3550-3700 MHz | Interference Free CBRS Band (Citizens Broadband Radio Service) in USA A large swath of new spectrum has been released by FCC to enable new innovations in wireless applications. | RM-3625 – View Datasheet |
| 5725-5875 MHz | License Free band – USA, Canada, Mexico, Central, South and Latin Americas, India, Australia, and New Zealand |
Please contact us to purchase these special band products directly from Doodle Labs.
| Frequency Range | Description | View Specs |
|---|---|---|
| 1350-1390 MHz | Federal L-Band L-Band Smart Radios are designed for use by Government organizations. The longer wavelength of the L-Band allows to reach further distances and especially well suited for ground robotic applications. | |
| 1625-1725 MHz | Federal M1 Band | |
| 1755-1850 MHz | Federal M2 Band | |
| 2025-2110 MHz | Federal M5 Band, Broadcast Auxiliary Stations Band (BAS Band) | Contact Us |
| 2200-2300 MHz | S-Band, Federal M3 Band Smart Radio for S-Band is ideal for use by Federal agencies to take advantage of the S-Band wavelength for superior RF reflections and penetration in urban environments. | |
| 2310-2390 MHz | Federal M4 Band | |
| 2400-2500 MHz | Federal M6 Band (Non-WiFi) | |
| 4400-5000 MHz | C-Band, NATO Band | |
| 4800-4940 MHz | Federal Band Suitable for ground robotic applications | |
| 5030-5091 MHz | ITU Allocated Band for UAS | Contact Us |
| 5180-5240 MHz | Federal Band | Contact Us |
| 5745-5825 MHz | Federal Band | |
| 5650-5925 MHz | Federal Band |
