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Reliable RF. Mission-Ready Performance.

Engineered to keep your drone systems connected, controlled, and performing in even the most demanding operational environments.
RF Solutions for Advanced Drone Systems

RF Solutions for Advanced Drone Systems

From long-range communications to precision navigation and high-power signal transmission, our RF and microwave solutions enable drones to operate reliably in the most demanding environments.

Our portfolio from industry leading manufacturers includes high-performance antennas, precision filters, multi-band GNSS modules, power amplifiers, RF transistors, RF front-end modules, RF switches, and SDR solutions—engineered to enable robust connectivity, accurate positioning, efficient signal amplification, and adaptive communication architectures critical to advanced drone operation.

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Drone RF Architecture  Solutions

Designed for SWaP-constrained (Size, Weight, and Power) platforms, our solutions deliver high performance in compact, rugged form factors—ideal for commercial, industrial, and defense drone applications.

Antennas

Enable reliable communication, navigation, and positioning for drone control and GNSS guidance.

Filters

Eliminate noise and unwanted signals for clean, stable RF performance and reduced interference

GNSS & Positioning Systems

Provide real-time positioning, navigation, and timing

Power Amplifiers

Boost weak incoming signals with minimal noise

Low Noise Amplifiers & Driver Solutions

Amplify signals for stable, consistent performance

RF Front-End Modules (FEMs)

Integrated PA + LNA + switch + filtering

RF Switches

Route signals between transmit/receive paths or multiple antennas

SDR Solutions

Adaptive, flexible solutions for reliable RF performance

Antennas  

Enable reliable communication, navigation, and precise positioning by transmitting and receiving signals for control, telemetry, and GNSS-based guidance.

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Permanent Mount Antennas
Low-profile, rugged IP67 all-band active GNSS antenna with L-band correction support, delivering centimeter-level accuracy, strong multipath rejection, and reliable positioning performance for drones operating in challenging environments.
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Compact Antenna
Compact (35×35×6mm), low-profile multi-band GNSS patch antenna delivering high-accuracy positioning across GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, and BeiDou, making it ideal for space-constrained drones requiring precise navigation.
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Filters  (Signal Integrity & Interference Control)

Remove noise, harmonics, and unwanted signals to ensure clean, stable RF performance—critical for drone communication links, navigation accuracy, and interference mitigation.

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SMD OCXOs
Compact 14×9 mm SMD OCXO operating at 3.3 V with output frequencies up to 50 MHz, delivering low jitter and phase noise for highly stable timing—ideal for drone applications requiring precise navigation, synchronization, and reliable RF/telemetry performance.
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GNSS & Positioning Systems  

Deliver precise, real-time location and timing data to support accurate navigation, stable flight control, and autonomous operation, even in challenging environments where signal reliability and positioning integrity are critical.

Multi-Band GNSS Solutions
GNSS modules and timing boards provide multi‑band, multi‑constellation precision timing with advanced security and nanosecond‑level accuracy—delivering reliable positioning, synchronization, and interference‑resilient performance as complete timing solutions for drone navigation, communication, and autonomy systems.
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Power Amplifiers  (Transmit Chain)

Maximize efficiency while boosting RF output power to extend range, maintain signal integrity, and ensure reliable performance in demanding drone RF environments.
Ampleon RF power transistor module with four gold contact pads and code CLF24H4LS300P.
CLF24H4LS300P
300 W GaN‑on‑SiC HEMT operating across 2.4–2.5 GHz, delivering high efficiency, strong ruggedness under CW and pulsed conditions, and broadband performance in a high-reliability ceramic package, tailored for drone RF transmit chains supporting robust communications and payload links.
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Power transistor module labeled AMPLEON BLF944P mounted on tan mounting hardware
BLF944P
135 W LDMOS transistor supporting HF to 1.3 GHz operation, delivering high efficiency, strong ruggedness, and stable broadband performance, tailored for drone RF systems requiring reliable long-range communications, telemetry, and low-frequency radar links in demanding airborne environments.
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IGNP0912S5000
High-power RF amplifier delivering up to 5 kW peak output under pulsed conditions, with ~18 dB gain and ~70% efficiency at 125 V, tailored for drone applications requiring long-range identification, tracking, and high-power RF transmission.
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GRF0030
Compact 3×3 mm GaN-on-SiC RF power transistor delivering up to 50 W output across DC–6 GHz, enabling high-efficiency, wideband signal transmission and long-range communication links for drone applications requiring powerful, reliable RF performance.
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MAPC-A1605
High‑power GaN amplifier for drone radar or transponder systems, operating at 960–1215 MHz with pulsed output up to 7 kW in a rugged package.
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CGHV1F006
Compact GaN HEMT delivering high gain, efficiency, and wideband operation (L‑ to Ku‑band), operating on a 40 V rail (down to 20 V) in a 3×4 mm DFN package, optimized for drone RF amplifiers supporting extended-range communications and radar in SWaP‑constrained UAV systems.
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CHKA012BSYA
Unmatched GaN HEMT power device built on a 0.5 µm process, delivering broadband, high-power performance, tailored for drone RF amplifiers supporting radar, communications, and multi-mission payloads, with external matching flexibility in a rugged hermetic package.
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WPGM0811100M
X‑band GaN MMIC PA operating from 8.5–11 GHz, delivering up to 100 W saturated power with ~29.5 dB gain and 38.7% PAE in a compact MPKG2 package, optimized for high-power, efficiency-focused UAV radar, datalink, and electronic warfare payloads.
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White square microchip module with gold edge contacts and the code WPGM0811050M on its surface
WPGM0811050M
GaN MMIC PA covering 8–11 GHz with ~47.8 dBm (~60 W) output, high ~35.3 dB small-signal gain, and ~32.4% PAE at 10 GHz, optimized for gain-driven performance in UAV radar, broadband communications, and EW systems.
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Low Noise Amplifiers & Driver Solutions  

Enhance weak RF signals and efficiently drive transmission stages, ensuring clear signal reception, improved link reliability, and optimal performance in drone communication and sensing systems.
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GRF5847
High-efficiency 4.4–5.2 GHz PA module delivering 35+ dBm output power with over 50% efficiency and no external matching, enabling compact, low-power, and highly linear RF transmission for reliable drone data links, telemetry, and air-to-ground communications.
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Low-noise amplifier (LNA) package with its lid open, revealing the internal cavity and RF pins.
TL0374J
Compact ultra‑low noise LNA for drone telemetry, GPS, and video links, offering high gain and linearity across sub‑6 GHz. Small 2×2 mm package; use TL0375J for >3 GHz.
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RF Switches  

Enable flexible routing of RF signals between transmit and receive paths or across multiple antennas, supporting seamless mode switching, beam steering, and multi-channel operation in drone communication, radar, and electronic warfare systems.
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MASW-011227
Wideband SPDT RF switch covering up to 9 GHz with low ~0.3 dB insertion loss, ~30 dB isolation, and 31 dBm power handling in a compact DFN package, tailored for drone systems requiring fast, efficient switching between antennas and transmit/receive paths.
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TS8423K
Compact RF SPDT switch for drone systems, covering 1 MHz–7.2 GHz with low loss, high isolation, and strong linearity. Supports 20 W CW (60 W peak) for telemetry, video, and radar paths.
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Software-Defined Radio Systems  (SDR)

Provide flexible, adaptive communication and signal processing, enabling dynamic frequency control, improved data links, and resilience in complex or congested RF environments.

BP-3CG1E-9002
Compact 2×2 MIMO SDR module covering 30 MHz–6 GHz with wideband/narrowband support, enabling flexible, multi-channel communications, sensing, and signal processing for advanced drone platforms.
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M.2 RF Platform
Compact dual-channel SDR with wideband 30 MHz–6 GHz coverage and full-duplex operation, enabling flexible, low-latency RF communications, sensing, and signal processing for advanced drone platforms.
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RF & Microwave Support

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About our Team of Experts

Richardson RFPD has a team of over 50 technical resources available to provide design assistance on a variety of topics.  Although there are too many to name, we have highlighted specific topics that provide a representation of our support.