Pixhawk Overview

Specifications

Pixhawk 2.4.8 is an open-source autopilot system designed for various unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), including quadcopters, airplanes, and rovers. It is based on the Pixhawk FMUv3 open- architecture design with a powerful 32-bit ARM Cortex® M4F processor.

Some of the notable features of Pixhawk 2.4.8 include:

• Advanced Processor: With the ARM Cortex® M4F processor, Pixhawk 2.4.8 offers faster processing speed and improved performance than its predecessors.
• Sensor Suite: The integrated sensors suite includes a 3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis gyro, a 3-axis magnetometer, barometer.
• Multiple Interfaces: Pixhawk 2.4.8 has multiple communication interfaces like UART, CAN, SPI, I2C, and USB, which allow it to communicate with different types of peripherals and accessories.
• Redundancy: The redundancy feature of Pixhawk 2.4.8 ensures that if one component fails, the backup component takes over seamlessly without compromising the system’s reliability.
• Compatibility: Pixhawk 2.4.8 is compatible with various open-source flight control software, including ArduPilot and PX4, allowing users to customize and fine-tune their UAVs’ operations.

Pixhawk 2.4.8 is a reliable and versatile autopilot system that provides advanced capabilities for autonomous aerial vehicles.

Pixhawk 2.4.8 Supports the latest Ardupilot and PX4 firmware.

• Processor
  • 32-bit ARM Cortex M4 core with FPU
  • 168 Mhz/256 KB RAM/2 MB Flash
  • 32-bit failsafe co-processor
• Sensors
  • MPU6000 as main accel and gyro
  • ST Micro 16-bit gyroscope
  • ST Micro 14-bit accelerometer/compass (magnetometer)
  • MEAS barometer
• Power
  • Ideal diode controller with automatic failover
  • Servo rail high-power (7 V) and high-current ready
  • All peripheral outputs over-current protected, all inputs ESD protected
• Interfaces
  • 5x UART serial ports, 1 high-power capable, 2 with HW flow control
  • Spektrum DSM/DSM2/DSM-X Satellite input
  • Futaba S.BUS input (output not yet implemented)
  • PPM sum signal
  • RSSI (PWM or voltage) input
  • I2C, SPI, 2x CAN, USB
  • 3.3V and 6.6V ADC inputs
• Dimensions
  • Weight 38 g (1.3 oz)
  • Width 50 mm (2.0”)
  • Height 15.5 mm (.6”)
  • Length 81.5 mm (3.2”)