# \#dronenet

**URL:** https://forum.botblox.org/tag/dronenet/16.md

[Latest](https://forum.botblox.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.botblox.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.botblox.org/tags.md)

---

## [DroneNet not enumerating on CAN — PPP stuck at "reconnecting"](https://forum.botblox.org/t/dronenet-not-enumerating-on-can-ppp-stuck-at-reconnecting/634)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@Yarik](https://forum.botblox.org/u/Yarik)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 16, 2026, 10:40pm UTC](https://forum.botblox.org/t/dronenet-not-enumerating-on-can-ppp-stuck-at-reconnecting/634 "2026-08-16T22:40:46Z")

</div>

Matek H743-WING V3, custom ArduPlane 4.7.0 (PPP enabled) DroneNet BB-DRN-C-1 USART → FC UART7/SERIAL1 (TX, RX, RTS, CTS, GND) CAN → FC CAN (CAN\_H, CAN\_L, GND) Powered via 5V Input port (5.0V measured) Current FC parame…

---

## [DroneNet for Ardupilot with Matek F405-Wing](https://forum.botblox.org/t/dronenet-for-ardupilot-with-matek-f405-wing/628)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@Yarik](https://forum.botblox.org/u/Yarik)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 4, 2026, 5:30pm UTC](https://forum.botblox.org/t/dronenet-for-ardupilot-with-matek-f405-wing/628 "2026-08-04T17:30:36Z")

</div>

Hi, I’m planning to use DroneNet for Ardupilot with a Matek F405-Wing V2 flight controller (STM32F4, ArduPlane 4.6.3). I’ve read through the ArduPilot documentation for DroneNet, and I noticed it’s described as intende…

---

## ["Plug and Play" compatibility and QOS tagging](https://forum.botblox.org/t/plug-and-play-compatibility-and-qos-tagging/590)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@ElsieMichaelson](https://forum.botblox.org/u/ElsieMichaelson)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2026, 2:29pm UTC](https://forum.botblox.org/t/plug-and-play-compatibility-and-qos-tagging/590 "2026-06-10T14:29:16Z")

</div>

This topic was migrated from the BotBlox ticketing system after being summarized and anonymized. Question: I am assembling a drone harness and need to connect your products to the “standard” Pixhawk ethernet connector o…

---

## [DroneNet Not Detected on DroneCAN (Defective Unit)](https://forum.botblox.org/t/dronenet-not-detected-on-dronecan-defective-unit/579)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@ElsieMichaelson](https://forum.botblox.org/u/ElsieMichaelson)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 8, 2026, 10:00pm UTC](https://forum.botblox.org/t/dronenet-not-detected-on-dronecan-defective-unit/579 "2026-06-08T22:00:46Z")

</div>

This topic was migrated from the BotBlox ticketing system after being summarized and anonymized. Problem: DroneNet board was not detected on the DroneCAN network in Mission Planner when connected to a Cube Orange+. Cus…

---

## [DroneNet Not Appearing on DroneCAN Due to Outdated AP\_Periph Firmware](https://forum.botblox.org/t/dronenet-not-appearing-on-dronecan-due-to-outdated-ap-periph-firmware/575)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@ElsieMichaelson](https://forum.botblox.org/u/ElsieMichaelson)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 8, 2026, 8:41pm UTC](https://forum.botblox.org/t/dronenet-not-appearing-on-dronecan-due-to-outdated-ap-periph-firmware/575 "2026-06-08T20:41:25Z")

</div>

This topic was migrated from the BotBlox ticketing system after being summarized and anonymized. Problem: Customer received multiple DroneNet boards that powered on correctly but did not appear on the DroneCAN network i…

---

## [Is an NDAA compliant version of the DroneNet for Ardupilot board available or in the works?](https://forum.botblox.org/t/is-an-ndaa-compliant-version-of-the-dronenet-for-ardupilot-board-available-or-in-the-works/555)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@jecorban](https://forum.botblox.org/u/jecorban)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 1, 2026, 3:40am UTC](https://forum.botblox.org/t/is-an-ndaa-compliant-version-of-the-dronenet-for-ardupilot-board-available-or-in-the-works/555 "2026-05-01T03:40:58Z")

</div>

Don’t see an NDAA variant of the DroneNet for Ardupilot board on its web page. Wondering if you have this already, or if one is in the works?

---

## [DroneNet CAN not active, defective?](https://forum.botblox.org/t/dronenet-can-not-active-defective/498)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@uavtim](https://forum.botblox.org/u/uavtim)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 26, 2025, 5:08pm UTC](https://forum.botblox.org/t/dronenet-can-not-active-defective/498 "2025-10-26T17:08:09Z")

</div>

Hello, I have recently received the DroneNet product. The ethernet switch part works well standalone, however when I attempt to configure the PPP via the dronecan\_gui\_tool the CAN bus is not active. I have previously c…

---

## [DroneNet damaged by high voltage](https://forum.botblox.org/t/dronenet-damaged-by-high-voltage/496)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@GPFWKS](https://forum.botblox.org/u/GPFWKS)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 21, 2025, 7:17pm UTC](https://forum.botblox.org/t/dronenet-damaged-by-high-voltage/496 "2025-10-21T19:17:38Z")

</div>

Hi all, I accidently connected my DroneNet to 12V, after which, when I connect it to 5V, smoke comes out of one of the components (see attached photo of the damaged unit). Is there a way to try and salvage the unit or …

---

## [DroneNet without PPP](https://forum.botblox.org/t/dronenet-without-ppp/478)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@GPFWKS](https://forum.botblox.org/u/GPFWKS)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 19, 2025, 9:12pm UTC](https://forum.botblox.org/t/dronenet-without-ppp/478 "2025-10-19T21:12:00Z")

</div>

Hi, Is there a way to configure DroneNet to operate as a regular Serial to Ethernet translator (+switch) rather than PPP? i.e. - configuring the serial port to MavLink and not PPP Thanks

---

## [DroneNet - losing ethernet connection](https://forum.botblox.org/t/dronenet-losing-ethernet-connection/410)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@Trauntnberg](https://forum.botblox.org/u/Trauntnberg)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 4, 2025, 8:31pm UTC](https://forum.botblox.org/t/dronenet-losing-ethernet-connection/410 "2025-04-04T20:31:22Z")

</div>

Hi, I’m having trouble pinging DroneNet from my PC - everything works for about a minute, then requests start to time out. DroneNet has a fixed IP set, DHCP turned off and no other connections, just power and ethernet c…

---

## [Is the DroneNet firmware stable yet](https://forum.botblox.org/t/is-the-dronenet-firmware-stable-yet/357)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@botblox\_admin](https://forum.botblox.org/u/botblox_admin)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 10, 2024, 12:44am UTC](https://forum.botblox.org/t/is-the-dronenet-firmware-stable-yet/357 "2024-12-10T00:44:05Z")

</div>

– Copied from customer email – Has the DroneNet stable software version? I read before it is still in development.

---

## [Do I have to use the serial port on DroneNet?](https://forum.botblox.org/t/do-i-have-to-use-the-serial-port-on-dronenet/317)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@botblox\_admin](https://forum.botblox.org/u/botblox_admin)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 1, 2024, 1:03pm UTC](https://forum.botblox.org/t/do-i-have-to-use-the-serial-port-on-dronenet/317 "2024-10-01T13:03:57Z")

</div>

– Copied from customer email – We have received DroneNet and looked at the instructions from Trigde. I have a few questions: Why does a serial port also have to be connected and not just CAN? Can the serial port on t…

---

## [When will DroneNet be available?](https://forum.botblox.org/t/when-will-dronenet-be-available/211)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@botblox\_admin](https://forum.botblox.org/u/botblox_admin)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 2, 2024, 11:30pm UTC](https://forum.botblox.org/t/when-will-dronenet-be-available/211 "2024-09-02T23:30:55Z")

</div>

– Copied from customer email – Hi, im looking to connect my ardupilot Flight Controller via PPP to ethernet and onto Wifi. The DroneNet product looks the part. Is it shipping/available. What does it come with - cables/t…

---

## [DroneNet for AP](https://forum.botblox.org/t/dronenet-for-ap/234)

<div class="topic-metadata">

**Author:** [@KANYAN\_2470](https://forum.botblox.org/u/KANYAN_2470)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 5, 2024, 9:24pm UTC](https://forum.botblox.org/t/dronenet-for-ap/234 "2024-06-05T21:24:20Z")

</div>

Hi, I’m interested in the Dronenet for AP. I saw that the product is still in development with Tridge working on the software. Does that mean only the next stable AP version will support the use of Dronenet, or are you…
