Overview: The M58/M58Pro ultra-long distance UAV video link product extends the Maestro series’ high integration, stable performance, and high reliability. The M58 supports a transmission distance of up to 80km, while the M58Pro extends this range to 100km. It offers seamless compatibility with other products such as the M52. With advanced RF technology, the M58 sets a new benchmark for wireless video links in the UAV industry. Its ultra-high data transmission performance reduces the application limitations of ultra-long range UAVs and promotes the rapid development of the industry.

Technical Specifications:

Key Features:

• Ultra-Long Distance Transmission: Supports transmission distances of up to 80km (M58) and 100km (M58Pro).
• Rich Interface: Provides multiple interfaces for diverse application needs.
• Two Modes of Operation: Offers flexible operation modes for different usage scenarios.
• Simultaneous Transmission: Capable of transmitting video and data concurrently.
• Integrated Antenna: Includes high-gain antennas to enhance transmission stability and range.
• Open SDK: Supports open SDK for easy customization and integration.

Applications:

• Power Line Inspection: Efficiently transmits HD video and data for real-time monitoring of power facilities.
• Security Surveillance: Ensures seamless coverage of large areas with long-distance transmission.
• Agriculture and Forestry Monitoring: Quickly transmits high-precision remote sensing data, supporting precision agriculture and forestry management.
• Environmental Monitoring: Real-time data transmission for remote monitoring and analysis.

The Maestro M58/M58Pro provides an integrated, efficient solution for industrial drone users, enhancing drone performance in various complex environments with its advanced technology and versatile functionality.

Maestro M58/M58 Pro can transmit video, data and control information simultaneously. With high integration, stable performance and high reliability characteristics. M58 Pro adopts the design of primary and secondary dual backup links. Users can set the primary and secondary links through private control commands, such as one-click silence and intermittent communication.

Maestro M58/M58 pro integrates a fully automatic tracking pan-tilt system, which can track the direction and position of the UAV in real time. By analyzing the Mavlink protocol data returned by the flight control, then extracting the longitude, latitude and altitude information of the UAV to control the motor movement of the dual-axis pan-tilt-head. Which can accurately track and quickly “align”. The high-gain directional antenna of ground can improve the reception ability of wireless signals and make the transmission distance more stable.

M58/M58 pro adopts advanced RF technology, strong anti-interference ability, with automatic encryption function, which can ensure the security of long-distance wireless video and data transmission. The transmission distance is as far as 48.5km/49km, which can meet the application of ultra-long distance UAV inspection, surveying, patrolling and so on.

Multi-functional modules integrated into a UAV system, highlighting their roles and capabilities. These modules include:

1. SBUS Forwarding Range Extension Module: Extends the range of SBUS signals, allowing for remote control of UAVs or mounts over greater distances.
2. Dual-Axis Automatic Tracking Head: Enables automatic tracking and precise alignment of the UAV or mount.
3. Flight Control Protocol Parsing Module: Analyzes and interprets flight control protocols to enhance UAV management.
4. Dual-Band WiFi Data Distribution Module: Distributes data over dual-band WiFi networks for reliable communication.
5. High Gain Flat Plate Antenna: Increases signal strength and stability for long-range communications.
6. High Precision GPS Positioning Module: Provides accurate GPS positioning and alignment for the UAV, ensuring precise operations.

These modules collectively enhance the UAV system’s capabilities in terms of control, tracking, data transmission, and positioning, making it suitable for various industrial applications.

Maestro M58/M58Pro System Features:

The Maestro M58/M58Pro system integrates multiple advanced modules to enhance UAV performance. Key features include:

• SBUS Forwarding Range Extension Module: Enhances the range for SBUS signals, enabling effective remote control of UAVs or mounts over greater distances.
• Dual-Axis Automatic Tracking Head: Provides precise automatic tracking and alignment with the UAV for optimal performance.
• Flight Control Protocol Parsing Module: Analyzes and interprets flight control protocols to ensure accurate and efficient UAV management.
• Dual-Band WiFi Data Distribution Module: Facilitates reliable and robust data distribution over WiFi networks, ensuring seamless communication.
• High Gain Flat Plate Antenna: Increases signal strength and stability for extended communication ranges.
• High Precision GPS Positioning Module: Offers accurate GPS positioning for precise alignment and operations.

Display Features:

• OLED Display:

  • Data transfer rate (bps)
  • Signal strength (RSSI)
  • Signal-to-noise ratio (SNR)
  • Transmission distance (DIST)
  • Communication bandwidth/frequency point (BW/FREQ)
  • Number of outgoing ports (UDP/TCP)
  • Serial baud rate (UART)
  • Device IP address (IP)

• LCD Display:

  • Number of satellites received by the PTZ (GPS)
  • Supply cell voltage (Batt)
  • Distance between the drone and the tracking antenna (Dist)
  • Flight altitude (Alt)
  • The plane’s azimuth (Azim)
  • Data signal quality (Vlink Mavlink)
  • Current pointing angle detected by the compass (ExDir)

These features ensure comprehensive real-time monitoring, precise control, and enhanced communication, making the Maestro M58/M58Pro an optimal solution for various industrial UAV applications.

The ground with OLED screen can display real-time flight data such as transmission rate, signal strength, flight distance or other parameters. The tracking pan-tilt LCD screen can help users to view the current GPS information, azimuth angle, signal quality and so on.

M58 Pro is designed with dual backup links, the main link uses 1.4GHz communication band (800MHz and 2.4GHz can be customized), and the backup link uses low frequency microwave band. Users can choose fixed frequency and frequency hopping mode to receive link control commands through network protocol. The control protocol can be integrated into the ground station software. Through the interface operation on the software to achieve radio silence, radio backup link communication, and radio timing communication, which can easily meet the special application scenarios such as complex radio interference and radio countermeasures.

Maestro M58/M58Pro Connection Logic and Application

The Maestro M58/M58Pro system is designed to efficiently manage and transmit various data streams in UAV operations, ensuring reliable and real-time communication.

1. Primary Link:

   • Video Transmission: Transmits high-definition video data from the UAV to the ground station.
   • Data Transmission: Carries essential information such as flight control and telemetry data via RJ45 and TTL connections.
   • Remote Control (RC): Facilitates the real-time control of UAV movements and operations through remote control signals.
   • SBUS: Transmits additional control functions through SBUS signals.

2. Backup Link:

   • Data Transmission: Provides a secondary path for data transmission, ensuring redundancy and enhancing system reliability.
   • Remote Control (RC): Acts as a backup path for remote control signals, maintaining control in case of primary link failure.

3. Ground Station:

   • Receives video, data, and RC signals via primary and backup links.
   • Equipped with an OLED display for real-time monitoring of parameters such as signal strength (RSSI), data transfer rate (bps), and transmission distance (DIST).
   • Displays flight control data, GPS positioning, and additional telemetry information through an integrated system.

4. Components:

   • Pixhawk Flight Controller: Manages flight control and telemetry data, integrating seamlessly with the M58/M58Pro system.
   • Gimbal Payload: Ensures stable and high-quality video transmission through the controlled gimbal mounted on the UAV.

5. Communication Modules:

   • High Precision GPS Positioning Module: Provides accurate GPS data for precise UAV operations.
   • Dual-Axis Automatic Tracking Head: Ensures the ground station antenna accurately tracks UAV movements for optimal signal reception.
   • High Gain Flat Plate Antenna: Enhances signal strength and stability for extended communication ranges.

The Maestro M58/M58Pro system demonstrates its capability to handle complex communication needs for UAV operations, ensuring reliable, real-time transmission of video, data, and control signals over long distances, making it suitable for various industrial applications.