DroneCore 1.2
Rich connectivity for easy prototyping
The most versatile release of our DroneCore product with rich connectivity and AI-powered autonomous capabilities including proprietary safety elements for safe landing under all circumstances.
Main features
Broad support
Support for different types of drones like VTOL, copters, planes, rovers, etc.
Various hardware configuration options
NVIDIA® Jetson Orin NX™, Orin Nano™, or Xavier NX™ with support for various CSI and USB cameras (IMX477, OV9281, Flir Hadron, Intel Realsense, Ximea, Allied Vision, etc.)
Various flight controller configurations
The Cube+ Orange or The Cube Blue H7.
Highly customizable thanks to easy-to-use API interface
- ROS2-based flight stack ready to use for autonomous flights
- Unified Python programming interface for various software layers (hardware access, localization, navigation, AI, etc.).
Redundant power supply options
12 – 30V, 5V power supply
Web-based user interface
Tech
Specification
Optimized
- for rich connectivity and flexibility, version 1.2 is great for fast learning, prototyping and experimental development of custom UAVs.
Dimensions
- 115 x 80 x 45mm
Weight
- 244g (incl. The Cube, Jetson Xavier NX, heatsink, power stage)
Jetson connections
- PCI Express (M2, Key E connector)
- PCI Express (M2, Key M connector) for NVMe SSD
- 4 USB 3.0 (3pcs ZIF connectors - reductions available, 1 USB Type C)
- USB 2.0. on JST GH connector
- Gigabit Ethernet
- Up to 6 CSI (22 pin)
- 4 GPIO, UAV CAN, UART, I2C, SPI
- IMU BMI088 and barometer BMP390 on board
- Micro SD card
- Video output connector (micro HDMI)
- Cube Connections
- PWM output (7 + 7 lines)
- PPM input
- 2x CAN, 4x UART, 2x I2C
- Power sensor input, buzzer
DroneCore Power module options
- 4 x FOC UAVCAN ESCs – 40A peak / 20A permanent
- Power sensor, and power switch
- LED Driver for 4x WS2812B strips
DroneCore Power distribution board module options
- 240A peak / continuous current
- 12V- 35V
- Power sensor and power switch
- 24V / 6A, 12 / 2.5A, 5V / 4A regulated outputs
- 8x servo output with adjustable voltage level
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Yes, we do. The main production version contains Jetson Xavier NX and Cube Orange, yet it is possible to supply versions with other modules.
No, you can order the DroneCore.Pilot board or you can order our optimized DroneCore.PDB with rating up to 240A (bust).
We provide a basic manual on how to add a new driver and adapt the device tree of the operating system. Additional assistance, driver or documentation may be also required from the device manufacturer. We are ready to discuss the customization for you as a service.
Yes, you can. Although we supply the DroneCore with some specific board images, we also provide appropriate device tree and pinmux to build your own operating system image for the hardware.
No, DroneCore is a complete pre-configured system including Jetson and Cube modules.
