BIGREDBEE, LLC

This company manufactures VHF/UHF RF tracking beacons and GPS/APRS transmitters for high-power rocketry and weather balloon tracking. Their customized RF and GPS telemetry devices cater to aerospace and UAS markets, offering reliable communication solutions, including Iridium M2M technologies for remote applications.

Lake Oswego, United States

Updated 2 months ago

Funding

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Founders

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Product

Problem

Tracking high-altitude rockets, weather balloons, and unmanned aerial systems (UAS) in remote locations presents challenges due to limited range and reliability of traditional communication methods. Existing solutions often lack the necessary portability and customization options for diverse deployment scenarios.

Solution

BigRedBee provides a range of radio-frequency (RF) and GPS-based telemetry solutions designed for reliable tracking and communication in aerospace and remote applications. Their product line includes VHF/UHF transmitters, GPS/APRS transmitters, and Iridium Short Burst Data (SBD) devices, offering options for various tracking needs. The company specializes in customized designs, allowing users to tailor devices to specific requirements. BigRedBee's transmitters are designed to be lightweight and compact, making them suitable for integration into high-power rockets, weather balloons, drones, and other mobile platforms. The Iridium SBD transmitters enable global tracking capabilities, leveraging satellite communication for areas where terrestrial networks are unavailable.

Target Audience

BigRedBee's primary customers include high-power rocketry enthusiasts, weather balloon operators, UAS/drone developers, and researchers requiring reliable tracking and telemetry solutions for aerospace and remote applications.

Features

VHF/UHF RF transmitters with user-programmable frequencies within the 70cm ham radio band
GPS/APRS transmitters utilizing the u-blox MAX-9 GPS module for accurate location data
Iridium SBD transmitters for global communication via the Iridium satellite network
900 MHz transmitters and receivers operating on FCC-approved frequencies (license-free)
Compact and lightweight designs for easy integration into various platforms
On-board memory for waypoint recording, downloadable as KML files for visualization in Google Earth
Customizable firmware options to meet specific customer requirements
Software utilities for configuring transmitter parameters, including frequency, call sign, and modulation