Page Comparison

Flight Control System and Electrical Components

Part Function

Part Name & Link

Qty

Notes

Flight controller

Pixhawk 6X

• https://holybro.com/products/pixhawk-6x

• https://ardupilot.org/copter/docs/common-powering-the-pixhawk.html#common-powering-the-pixhawk

1

• Mounted level in central location

• Vibration dampened but robust mounting

• Mounting holes are M2, but the dimensions are not in their diagram. You will have to look at the existing mount and/or measure the Pixhawk

• All ports accessible

Power Module

PM02D

• https://holybro.com/products/pm02d-power-module

1

• Power leads and white JST port accessible

ESC

APD 120 F3 or Flycolor 80A

• https://powerdrives.net/120f3

• https://www.team-blacksheep.com/products/product:4557

1

• Case design already exists for APD ESC

  • This ESC is kinda overkill

  • This ESC is expensive.

  • Can be subbed in with a cheaper one in the future.

• Expose this to air for cooling if possible

Battery

6S Battery: 4500 mAh LiHV batteries

1

• We have 60 batteries in the Bay

• Dimensions: 140 mm x 43 mm x 48 mm

ELRS Receiver

https://rotorvillage.ca/happymodel-expresslrs-tcxo-ep1-dual-rx/

1

• Antennas exposed, solder pads accessible

Analog Camera

https://rotorvillage.ca/caddx-baby-ratel-2-fpv-camera/

1

• Facing forward and mounted on the nose with the motor

• Max V_in = 40 V

VTX

https://www.getfpv.com/fpv/video-transmitters/5-8ghz/xilo-stax-5-8ghz-fpv-video-transmitter-25-600mw.html

1

• Intended for use during take-off and landing so heating is not a major concern

• How exposed depends on what Tx power and on time we wanna use on the VTX

• Max Vin = 36V

Airspeed Sensor

Pitot tube

• https://rotorgeeks.com/matek-digital-airspeed-sensor-aspd-dlvr

1

• Mounted below the wing, and half way across the span of the left wing

• Has CAN passthrough capability

Magnetometer

https://www.getfpv.com/holybro-dronecan-rm3100-professional-grade-compass.html

1

• Must be mounted level. Can be upside down

• Away from metal and radios, and high current wires

  • DO NOT mount near motors and batteries

GPS

https://holybro.com/collections/dronecan-gps-module/products/dronecan-m9n-gps

2

• Mounted on the wing tips to maximize accuracy

• Must be mounted level and away from high current wires and metals

• Safety switch must be accessible

Rangefinder

Benewake TF02-Pro LIDAR LED Rangefinder IP65 (40m) - RobotShop

1

• Downwards facing lidar to measure altitude

  • Must have unobstructed view of ground

Servo module

https://uwarg-docs.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/EL/pages/2596929559/6S+Servo+Module?search_id=c3260b70-5085-4a1c-b8da-0c2765872da3

• Back up https://uwarg-docs.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/EL/pages/2173960269/Servo+Module+12S?search_id=8095fbab-8b82-4b21-ae73-490aad03c35a or COTS alternative

Single Servo Driver

https://warg.365.altium.com/designs/DFA92F42-21FC-4CDF-83E5-0DB94E84ABC7#design

CAN Splitter

https://warg.365.altium.com/designs/A3BFF15E-6855-48FA-B8A6-B31C2041AA33

CAN Integration 2025

Lighting PCBA

https://uwarg-docs.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/ARCHS22/pages/2555707500/Lighting+Integration+2025?search_id=9ae75e77-aa92-41bb-a598-6a70014a4919

RPI Adapter

https://uwarg-docs.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/EL/pages/2561605642/RPi+Interface?search_id=5a3d4759-3838-4ee3-8202-4a807234f790

• Optional

Isolated HD Camera

Runcam Thumb

Connectors

Eclipse Connector Research

• XT30&XT60

• JST GH

• XT60 2+4