The GFC-01 is our newest product optimized on 3DR Pixhawk that has already achieved worldwide recognition. The GFC-01 packs everything you need into one autopilot. It is a highly capable platform for multi-rotors, helicopters, fixed wing aircraft, and other vehicles.
Features:
specially designed IMU, robustness
fully compatible with APM firmware
fully compatible with 3DR Pixhawk hardware interface
built-in 8GB flash card for data logging
multi-platform ground control software (Mission Planner and Droid Planner)
CNC aluminum metal case provide long-term stability
68mm in length, 44mm in width, 15mm in height
GPS and Compass Module
72-channel u-blox M8 engine.
Concurrent reception of GPS/QZSS, GLONASS, BeiDou.
Industry leading –167 dBm navigation sensitivity.
Position accuracy: 1.5 m.
UAV-Optimized parameters provide stable position accuracy.
Onboard 3-Axis digital compass.
GFC-01 Specifications
Performance |
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Electrical |
Supply Voltage |
5.3V nominal (4.8V min, +5.7V max) |
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Operating Current |
400mA nominal |
Accelerometers |
Full-Scale Range |
±16 g |
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Zero-G Level(Calibrated) |
±8 mg |
Gyroscope |
Maximum Input Rate |
±2000 º/s |
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Bias Stability (Calibrated) |
±0.18 º/s |
Magnetometer |
Measurement Range |
±2 gauss |
Altimeter |
Max Altitude |
12000 m |
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Resolution |
10 cm |
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Altitude Accuracy |
1.0 m |
Environmental |
Operating Temperature |
-25° C to +55° C |
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Storage Temperature |
-40° C to +85° C |
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Vibration (operational) |
1 g max, 20-2000 Hz |
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Shock (endurance) |
40 g |
Mechanical |
Weight |
62 g |
Servo Outputs |
8 with failsafe and manual override 6 auxiliary, high-power compatible |
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Interfaces |
4x UART, 2x CAN, 1x I2C, 1x SPI, Futaba S.BUS® compatible input and output, PPM sum signal input, Spektrum Satellite compatible input, 3.3 and 6.6V ADC inputs, Internal micro-USB port and external micro-USB port extension |
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Peripherals |
safety button, multicolor LED indicator, multi-tone piezo audio indicator, 8GB micro-SD card for long-time high-rate logging |
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Processors |
32 bit 168MHz STM32F427 Cortex M4 core with FPU 32 bit STM32F103 failsafe coprocessor |
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GPS Module Specifications
Receiver Type |
72-channel u-blox NEO-M8N GPS L1C/A SBAS L1C/A QZSS L1C/A GLONASS L1OF BeiDou B1 Galileo E1B/C2 |
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Time-To-First-Fix |
Cold start |
27 s |
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Hot start |
1 s |
Sensitivity |
Tracking & Navigation |
-165 dBm |
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Reacquisition |
-160 dBm |
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Cold start |
-148 dBm |
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Hot start |
-156 dBm |
Horizontal Position Accuracy |
Autonomous |
1.5 m |
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SBAS |
1.2 m |
Max Navigation Update Rate |
5 Hz |
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Low-Noise Amplifier |
TYPE |
MAX2659 |
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Power Gain |
20.5dB |
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Noise Figure |
0.8dB |
SAW filter |
TYPE |
B9415 |
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Center Frequency |
1575.42 MHz |
Power Module Specifications
Input Voltage |
6V to 50V |
Output Voltage |
5.3V ± 0.1V |
Max Output Current |
3000mA |
Max Current Sensing |
90A |
Connector |
6-pos DF13 cable plugs directly to SkyCruiser Autopilot XT60 Power in and out |