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Drone data link for video, telemetry, and IP tunnel traffic.
A useful drone data link does more than move one stream. Many aircraft need video, aircraft telemetry, serial payload access, and selective IP connectivity to onboard systems. CY-2 is built for that broader job.
Where this use case fits
Where it fits.
This guide fits aircraft that carry more than one type of data and need a more unified communication approach. That is common when a vehicle combines camera transport, autopilot telemetry, payload logic, and some level of operator-side service access.
In that setting, the link needs to be easy to understand as well as easy to install. CY-2 gives the team a defined air unit, a defined ground unit, and a predictable set of interfaces instead of an improvised stack of independent links.
Typical drone data-link setup
Typical architecture.
Aircraft-side connections
Cameras, autopilot telemetry, payload controllers, and onboard compute connect at the vehicle side.
Ground-side connections
The operator side receives video, telemetry, and service access on a laptop or display environment.
Traffic profile
Video plus telemetry plus serial payload data plus selective IP access.
Interfaces in a drone data-link workflow
Supported interfaces.
Drone integrations often mix UART-based autopilot communication with Ethernet-based cameras or compute devices. CY-2 is built around that real interface mix.
- Ethernet for cameras and onboard services
- UART for autopilot and payload telemetry
- USB where camera or host integration requires it
- Web UI for monitoring and setup checks
Integration examples
Integration examples.
Survey drone with video downlink and autopilot telemetry.
Inspection drone carrying onboard compute and a service-facing IP path.
Payload drone where serial control and operator video travel together.
Why CY-2 for a drone data link
Why CY-2.
CY-2 is a strong fit when the aircraft is already producing multiple useful streams and the team wants one compact way to move them without splitting the architecture into too many separate radio systems.
- Supports mixed drone traffic types
- Clear air-side and ground-side architecture
- Practical interface set for embedded integration
- Useful during setup, testing, and field operation
FAQ
Questions buyers ask.
Can CY-2 create a drone data link for both video and telemetry?
Yes. It is designed for video, telemetry, serial data, and IP tunnel traffic in one radio workflow.
Is IP tunnel traffic part of the drone data-link use case?
Yes. CY-2 can support IP access to onboard services such as dashboards, APIs, diagnostics, or IP cameras.
Related Resources
Continue exploring.
Start with the main radio-link page
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Read the radio-link guideReview the product features
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Read this resourceWireless IP tunnel radio for UAVs and UGVs
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