APM 2.8 Flight Controller with Built-in Compass

Description

APM 2.8 Multicopter Flight Controller is an upgraded version of 2.5, 2.6; with a Built-in Compass for FPV RC Drone. The sensors are exactly the same as the APM 2.6 flight controller; however, the module has the option to use the built-in compass an external compass via a jumper. This makes the APM 2.8 ideal for use with multi-copters and rovers.

The APM 2.8 Multicopter Flight Controller is a complete open source autopilot system. This is the best selling technology that won the prestigious Outback Challenge UAV competition. It allows the user to turn any fixed, rotary-wing. In addition, it turns multirotor vehicle (even cars and boats) into a fully autonomous vehicle. meanwhile, it is capable of performing programmed GPS missions with waypoints.

APM Flight controller Using the built-in compass:

To use the built-in compass simply connect the jumper as shown below. The APM board will use the external compass, during the compass jumper is removed.

Powerful ground control software features:

The downloadable mission planner software is used to configure and control your Ardupilot board:

1. Point-and-click waypoint entry, using Google Maps.
2. Select mission commands from drop-down menus.
3. Download mission logs files and analyzes them.
4. Configure APM settings for your airframe.
5. Interface with a PC flight simulator to create a full hardware-in-the-loop UAV simulator.
6. See the output from APM’s serial terminal.

To Calibrate APM 2.8 flight controller Using Mission planner click here

Features :

1. Straight Needle
2. Arduino Compatible!
3. Onboard 4 MegaByte Dataflash chip for automatic data logging.
4. Optional off-board GPS, a uBlox LEA-6H module with Compass.
5. One of the first open-source autopilot systems to use Invensense’s 6 DoF Accelerometer/Gyro MPU-6000.
6. Barometric pressure sensor upgraded to MS5611-01BA03, from Measurement Specialties.
7. Atmel’s ATMEGA2560 and ATMEGA32U-2 chips for processing and USB functions respectively.

Specifications:

1. Model: APM 2.8
2. Input Voltage (V): 12-16 V.
3. Processor: ATMEGA2560 and ATMEGA32U-2
4. Dimensions (mm) LxWxH: 70 x 45 x 15.
5. Micro SD card slot: No.
6. Sensors: 3-Axis Gyrometer
   Accelerometer
   High-performance Barometer

Package Includes :

1 x APM 2.8 Multicopter Flight Controller.

2 x Connecting Wires.