Product overview

Part Number
DroneCAN H-RTK F9P Helical
Manufacturer
HolyBro
Product Category
OTHER PARTS
Update Date
2024-05-20

Description

Tired of drones with the accuracy of a blindfolded darts player? Our DroneCAN H-RTK F9P Helical guides your UAV like a hawk chasing a rabbit, right down to the last centimetre!

Detailed Information

Introducing the Powerhouse of Precision: The DroneCAN H-RTK F9P Helical

In a sky filled with standard flyers, dare to be extraordinary! Equip your UAV with the latest and greatest from Holybro – the DroneCAN H-RTK F9P Helical. Boasting unrivalled accuracy and adaptability, it’s the perfect partner for any serious drone enthusiast or professional UAV builder.

Sick and tired of inaccurate navigation and mediocre performance? Finding it hard to maintain control over your drone when there are obstructions in the way? Tired of your flight controller’s serial port being occupied, and only being able to connect one device at a time?

Imagine if your drone could manoeuvre through the air with pinpoint accuracy, even in challenging spaces. Imagine a world where you could connect multiple devices without a worry, thanks to the magic of the DroneCAN protocol. Sounds too good to be true? Well, it isn’t!

Say hello to our DroneCAN H-RTK F9P Helical, equipped with a helical antenna for enhanced performance. Need more flexibility? With the option to attach the antenna directly to the module or via an SMA cable, you can configure it exactly as you need it.

Product Highlights

  • Helical Hero: A slightly improved performance in spaces with obstructions compared to the Rover version. This is achieved with the sophisticated helical antenna, designed for ultimate flexibility.
  • Connection Champion: The integrated UART2 port enables YAW/Heading (moving baseline), delivering dynamic, in-flight adjustments that take your drone experience to the next level.
  • Navigational Ninja: This system supports concurrent reception of GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and BeiDou. It ensures a fast update rate, perfect for highly dynamic and high-volume applications, all with centimetre-accuracy.
  • DroneCAN Dynamo: The DroneCAN protocol allows for an 8 Hz navigation update rate, upgradeability, and noise immunity. It doesn’t occupy any serial port of the flight controller, allowing multiple CAN devices to connect via a hub.
  • Powerful Processor: Armed with the STM32G4 processor running at 170 MHz, it has 512 KByte Flash and 96KByte RAM, easily handling any challenge you throw at it.
  • Software Savvy: With support for DroneCAN firmware upgrade via the DroneCAN GUI Tool, it’s always ready to evolve with the technology. And of course, it’s compatible with the open-source Pixhawk series flight controller.

Transform your UAV building project with the DroneCAN H-RTK F9P Helical – the solution to your drone dilemmas. Navigate our website to purchase and let your drone soar like never before. Your UAV will thank you, and the competition? Well, they’ll be left grounded in envy.

Specification and Comparison

 
DroneCAN H-RTK F9P Rover
DroneCAN H-RTK F9P Helical
Intended Application
Rover (aircraft) only
Rover (aircraft) or Base station
GNSS Receiver
U-blox ZED-F9P high precision GNSS module
U-blox ZED-F9P high precision GNSS module
Antenna
Ceramic Patch Antenna with 20dB LNA
Helical Antenna with 36dB LNA
Processor
STM32G473
STM32G473
Magnetometer
BMM150
BMM150
GNSS
BeiDou, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS / QZSS
BeiDou, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS / QZSS
GNSS Band
B1I, B2I, E1B/C, E5b, L1C/A, L1OF, L2C, L2OF
B1I, B2I, E1B/C, E5b, L1C/A, L1OF, L2C, L2OF
Positioning accuracy
3D FIX: 1.5 m / RTK: 0.01 m
3D FIX: 1.5 m / RTK: 0.01 m
Communication Protocol
DroneCAN 1Mbit/s
DroneCAN 1Mbit/s
Antennas Peak Gain (MAX)
L1: 4.0dBi
L2:1.0 dBi
L1: 2dBi
L2: 2dBi
Time-TO-First Fix
Cold start: ≤29s
Hot start: ≤1s
Cold start: ≤25s Hot start: ≤1s
Navigation Update Rate
RAW: 20Hz Max RTK: 8Hz Max
RAW: 20Hz Max RTK: 8Hz Max
Moving Base RTK: 5Hz Max
Cable Length
27cm or 50cm
N/A
Antenna Connection Type
N/A
Board: SMA female Antenna: SMA male
Working voltage:
4.75V~5.25V
4.75V~5.25V
Current Consumption
~250mA
~250mA
Dimensions
Diameter: 80mm Height: 20mm
Board: 51.1*35*22.9mm Antenna Diameter: 27.5mm Antenna height: 59mm
Weight
123g
58g
Operating Temperature
-20℃ to 85℃
-20℃ to 85℃

Included

  • 1x DroneCAN F9P Helical
  • 1x High Precision GNSS Antenna
  • 1x GH 4P cable 400mm
  • 1x GH 4P cable 150mm
  • 1x GH 6P cable 150mm
  • 1x SH 8P cable 150mm
  • 1x USB (type-c) cable

Resources

DroneCAN F9P – Holybro Docs

Unleashing the Power of DroneCAN

Are you familiar with DroneCAN? If not, prepare for a game-changer. DroneCAN is an innovative protocol designed for fail-proof communication in aerospace and robotic applications using the CAN bus. Think of it as the secret language your drone uses to communicate with its components, ensuring your UAV always operates at peak performance.

The beauty of DroneCAN lies in its decentralised peer network. Each node (or peer) within the system has a unique numeric identifier – its node ID. This is the only parameter you need to set for a basic setup, making it incredibly user-friendly for UAV builders at every level.

So, why is DroneCAN beneficial? Here’s why:

  1. Reliability: Designed specifically for aerospace and robotic applications, it ensures your drone receives clear, uninterrupted communication for optimal performance.
  2. Decentralised Network: As each peer within the system is unique, this allows for a more stable, robust system that’s less prone to single point failures.
  3. Simplicity: A single numeric identifier for basic setup makes it accessible to beginners, while still offering complexity for more advanced users.
  4. Multiple Device Connection: With DroneCAN, your flight controller’s serial port remains free, letting you connect multiple devices via a hub, boosting your drone’s functionality.

RTK and Your UAV: A Match Made in the Clouds

RTK, or Real-Time Kinematic, is a technique used for enhancing the precision of position data derived from satellite-based positioning systems. This means your drone can know its position in the air with centimetre-level accuracy – a game-changer for UAV flights and applications.

Incorporating RTK with UAVs provides several distinct benefits:

  1. Precision Navigation: Navigate your UAV with unparalleled precision, even in the most complex flight paths.
  2. Improved Performance: Enhance your UAV’s operational capabilities by providing more accurate spatial data for high-level tasks, like aerial surveys or precision agriculture.
  3. Faster Data: RTK provides real-time data processing, meaning you don’t have to wait around for post-processing.

Combining the power of DroneCAN with the precision of RTK, you’ll equip your UAV with the tools it needs to outperform the rest. Better yet, the sky will literally be your limit! Optimised for keywords: DroneCAN, RTK, UAV, drone communication, satellite-based positioning, real-time kinematic.

 

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