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.

Features:

• Arduino Compatible!
• Can be ordered with top entry pins for attaching connectors vertically, or as side entry pins to slide your connectors in to either end horizontally
• Includes 3-axis gyro, accelerometer and magnetometer, along with a high-performance barometer
• Onboard 4 Mega Byte Data flash chip for automatic datalogging
• Optional off-board GPS, uBlox LEA-6M module with Compass.
• One of the first open source autopilot systems to use Invensense’s 6 DoF Accelerometer/Gyro MPU-6000.
• Barometric pressure sensor upgraded to MS5611-01BA03, from Measurement Specialties.
• Atmel’s ATMEGA2560 and ATMEGA32U-2 chips for processing and usb functions respectively.

Specifications NEO-6M:

• u-blox NEO-6M GPS module
• 10Hz update rate
• Build in 25 x 25 x 4mm ceramic patch antenna
• LNA and SAW chip
• 3.3V LDO low noise regulator
• UART (TTL) port with EMI protection
• 3V Rechargeable Backup Capacitors
• Fix indicator LEDs
• Reverse polarity protection for input power
• – Default parameter
• NMEA protocol
• Baud rate : 9600
• Nav rate : 1Hz
• TIMEPULSE (fix LED) rate : 1Hz
• Crius Power Module

Specifications 2.8 APM:

• Input voltage: 6~28V (support 30V)
• Max current sensing: 90A
• Voltage and current measurement configured for 5V ADC
• Switching regulator outputs 5.3V±0.1V and 3A max
• 6P molex cable plugs directly to APM/Arduflyer
• Dimension(mm): 25 x 21 x 9
• Weight(g): 17(include all wire)

Package Include:

• 1 x APM2.8 APM 2.8 Radio Control Multi Copter Flight Control Board With 6M Case GPS Compass