Drone your car connected is a system that allows you to remote start, track and secure your vehicle from any smartphone or tablet. It’s compatible with most Compustar remote starts and other leading brands and offers different subscription plans for convenience and peace of mind.
Exhaust drone is a low, vibrating sound that can be heard inside the cabin and even in your skull. It’s a specific sound frequency that can be annoying, and some people are more sensitive to it than others. It’s not the same as roar, which refers to a general loudness or vibration that many people find pleasing (although it’s also a matter of taste).
Drone can be caused by a variety of factors, such as the RPM range being in the drone zone and even a poorly tuned engine. It’s also more noticeable at highway speeds due to the engine staying in a higher RPM range for longer periods of time. The sensitivity to drone varies widely among individuals, too, and some people don’t notice it at all.
One way to combat exhaust drone is by modifying your engine and exhaust system. For example, a new air intake or exhaust system can increase the airflow to the engine, which can help reduce drone frequencies. A lower gearing ratio can also reduce drone, since the engine will stay in a lower RPM range for more of the driving cycle. Removing the muffler is another option, but it’s not as effective as a full-on replacement since mufflers are designed to reduce overall exhaust volume and can also affect the frequency of drone.
Adding a Bluetooth module to your car can also be a great solution for battling drone. This can be as simple as a keychain camera with 3 wires and a micro-USB plug, or you can find some small video/camera modules that work on Arduino boards. Connect the HC-05 or similar Bluetooth module to the Arduino board, and wire GND to GND, 5V to 5V, and TX to RX. You can then connect the IR sensor to the Arduino as well, and secure it somewhere on your car’s body where you’ll have good access to it.
DroneMobile is a convenient, easy-to-use system that can make your vehicle smarter by connecting it to the Internet via your smartphone’s data connection and cell service. It’s compatible with most Compustar systems and can give you a virtually infinite control range. It can also send you alarm alerts if your vehicle is tampered with or if the glass is broken, giving you peace of mind while you’re away from your vehicle. It can even work with Compustar’s Firstech security sensors to provide impact and shock detection and a built-in glass breakage sensor. To learn more about this, contact your local authorized Compustar dealer. They can set you up with a free trial of the DroneMobile app and can install a Compustar remote start and alarm combo with DroneMobile. You can then remotely start your car on a cold morning from the comfort of home or the office, and you’ll have an eye on your vehicle’s location at all times.