# RFD Design RFD900x Telemetry Modem

![RFD Design RFD900x Telemetry Modem](https://parts.trymaglev.com/img/dr-rfd-rfd900x.webp)

1 W 900 MHz long-range MAVLink telemetry modem, the standard serious-hobby/commercial GCS link.

- Maglev ID: dr-rfd-rfd900x
- Brand: RFD Design
- MPN: MODEM-RFD900x
- Category: drone / Radios & Datalinks
- Origin: AU (maker HQ, factory not confirmed)
- Maker: RFDesign Pty Ltd (brand, AU)
- NDAA: compliant · Blue UAS: listed · FCC: n/a
- HTS: 8517.62.00.90 (typical)
- MOQ: 1 · Lead time: unknown
- Confidence: VERIFIED

## Price
- 1+: $281.21 (distributor, 2026-10-29, https://www.ReadyMadeRC.com/products/details/rfdesign-rfd900x-us-telemetry-modem-bundle-fcc)

## Specifications
- Band: 902-928 MHz (US) / 915-928 MHz (AU)
- Range: >40 km depending on antennas and GCS setup (maker)
- Throughput: air rate 12-750 kbit/s
- Weight: 14.5 g
- Tx power: 1 W (+30 dBm)

## Links
- Product: https://store.rfdesign.com.au/rfd-900x-modem/
- Datasheet: http://files.rfdesign.com.au/Files/documents/RFD900x%20DataSheet%20V1.1.pdf
- CAD: none

## Equivalents
- Holybro SiK Telemetry Radio V3 (100 mW, pair) (dr-holybro-sik-v3)

## Works with
- CubePilot Cube Orange+ (Standard Set, ADS-B carrier) (dr-cubepilot-cube-orange-plus)

## Sources
- https://store.rfdesign.com.au/rfd-900x-modem/ (specs, AUD price, NDAA statement)
- https://rfdesign.com.au/ (HQ, designed in Australia)
- https://www.ReadyMadeRC.com/products/details/rfdesign-rfd900x-us-telemetry-modem-bundle-fcc (USD bundle price, COO TW)
- https://bluelist.dcma.mil/gsp?id=gsp_index (DCMA Blue UAS list (Cleared List + Framework, transitioned from DIU), 'Blue List Products' table read 2026-10-29: entry 'RFD Design / RFD900x, RFD900x-US')