Tracking Systems

Introducing the Marco Polo RC Recovery System for Rockets, Drones, and RC Aircraft!

Advanced RC Recovery System

Track and Recover Your Lost Rocket or Drone with These Compact & Lightweight Tags

Top Features

  • Works anywhere you go
  • No GPS, cellular or internet required, no monthly fees – ever
  • Lowest total cost of ownership of any system available
  • Range up to 2 miles
  • Locate lost rockets and drones within inches
  • Up to 15 days battery life per charge†
  • Expandable up to 3 rockets or drones
  • System will support a mix and match of 3 tags for rockets, drones, r/c planes or other applications

† Maximum battery life depends on your specific use patterns and will vary between applications.

How It Works

  • Attach the addressable Tag Transceiver to your rocket or drone
  • If your rocket or drone goes missing turn on the Locator’s “tracking” mode to search
  • Follow the directional arrow and signal strength to recover your rocket or drone

Yes, it really is that simple!

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Available in two different systems!

Marco Polo Ultralight RC Recovery System

The Ultralight System offers a super lightweight Transceiver Tag weighing only .42 oz. (12g)

The Marco Polo Ultralight Rocket and Drone Recovery Systems are perfect for use with smaller rockets and drones that are becoming more common every day. The ultralight system packs the same Marco Polo rocket and drone recovery technology into a light weight compact tracking tag – half the size and weight of our Advanced tag. Ultralight tracking tags will continue to operate for up to 2 weeks after an unintentional landing.  These small tracking systems are available in preconfigured kits of 1, 2 or 3 tracking tags so you can start flying right away with little or no setup required.

Tag Transceiver Physical Specifications

  • Height: 2 in. (51 mm)
  • Width: .86 in. (22 mm)
  • Depth: .45 in. (11.5 mm)
  • Weight: .42 oz. (12 g)

Tag Transceiver Battery and Charge Capacity†

  • Rechargeable lithium polymer battery, included (non-user serviceable)
  • 15 days idle mode
  • 3 days tracking mode
  • 45 days monitor mode

† Battery charge life values shown are typical. Your experience may vary with your actual use.

Tag Transceiver Weatherproofing

  • None

System Range†

  • Line of sight: up to 2 miles typical
  • Open terrain, rolling hills with few obstructions: up to .5 – 1 mile
  • Dense suburban areas: 2,000 ft. typical

† Ranges shown are typical under controlled testing. Your results will vary with your actual conditions.

System Radio Frequency Operational Specs.

  • Method – Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) 50 Channels
  • Band: ISM 902.5 Mhz. – 906.5 Mhz.
  • License Requirements: ISM/unlicensed, operates under FCC Part 15 Section 247
  • Modulation: FSK
  • Single Frequency Dwell Time: 50 msec. once every 4 mins.
  • Receiver Sensitivity: -125 dBm
  • Communications Coding: Data coding and forward error correction allow the system to operate with a BER as low as 1:10, significantly improving overall system range.

Marco Polo Advanced RC Recovery System

The Advanced System offers a rugged polycarbonate case that is IP67 waterproof yet weighs only .8oz. (23g) 

The Marco Polo Advanced RC Recovery Systems are designed to survive in the most demanding conditions. Waterproof and crash resistant, these rocket/drone tracking devices will continue to operate for up to 2 weeks after an unintentional landing.

The Advanced tags also support a variety of mounting options that work with both flat and rounded mounting surfaces. Using the supplied clip-in mount, the tags can be mounted in an electronics bay, nose cone, or even attached to the shock cord of your rocket. For drones, the tracker tags can easily be moved between aircraft.

These rocket/drone tracking devices are available in preconfigured kits of 1, 2 or 3 tracking tags so you can start flying right away with little or no setup required.

Tag Transceiver Physical Specifications

  • Height: 2 in. (51 mm) – not including 3.1 in. (79 mm) flex antenna
  • Width: 1.375 in. (35 mm)
  • Depth: .75 in. (19 mm)
  • Weight: .8 oz. (23 g), 1 oz. (29 g) including clip-in holder and strut adapter

Tag Transceiver Battery and Charge Capacity†

  • Rechargeable lithium polymer battery, included (non-user serviceable)
  • 15 days idle mode
  • 3 days tracking mode
  • 45 days monitor mode

† Battery charge life values shown are typical. Your experience may vary with your actual use.

System Radio Frequency Operational Specs.

  • Method – Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) 50 Channels
  • Band: ISM 902.5 Mhz. – 906.5 Mhz.
  • License Requirements: ISM/unlicensed, operates under FCC Part 15 Section 247
  • Modulation: FSK
  • Single Frequency Dwell Time: 50 msec. once every 4 mins.
  • Receiver Sensitivity: -125 dBm
  • Communications Coding: Data coding and forward error correction allow the system to operate with a BER as low as 1:10, significantly improving overall system range.

System Range†

  • Line of sight: up to 2 miles typical
  • Open terrain, rolling hills with few obstructions: up to .5 – 1 mile
  • Dense suburban areas: 2,000 ft. typical

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