DroneCore 2

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faster time to market for UAS developers

Modular AI-driven autopilot with NVIDIA® Jetson and Cube

Next generation autopilot

Modularity

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Documentation

Features

Modular design: single motherboard with various extension boards

Unique modular design allows manufacturers to combine a single motherboard with various extension boards with all required peripherals and connectors.

Various hardware configuration options

Jetson Orin NX™ with support for various CSI and USB cameras (IMX477, OV9281, Flir Hadron, Intel Realsense, Ximea, Allied Vision, etc.)

Redundant FMU

Dual flight controller architecture for different use cases

  • The Cube Pilot (Orange+ or Blue) as primary autopilot
  • STM32H7 onboard FMU as secondary autopilot

Powerful SDK and easy-to-use API interface

  • ROS2-based SDK ready to use for autonomous flights
  • Unified Python API for various software layers (hardware access, localization, navigation, AI, etc.)
  • Open Source architecture

Various vehicles support

Support for different types of drones like VTOL, copters, planes, rovers, etc.

Redundant power supply options

9 – 30V power supply

Spec

Purpose
  • The purpose of DroneCore 2.0 is to speed up UAS development with a cutting edge autopilot solution.
  • With rich connectivity and modular architecture, version 2.0 is suitable for serial production of custom UASs.
Dimensions
  • 119.5 x 51 x 41mm
Weight
  • 206g (incl. Cube, Jetson Orin NX + heatsink, and power distribution board)
Jetson connections
  • 3x USB 3.2
  • 3x USB 2.0.
  • 3x Ethernet port + Ethernet for FMU and Jetson
  • 8x CSI line (in possible configurations of 4×2, 2×4, and 2×2 + 1×4)
  • PCI Express x4 – (M.2 slot for NVMe SSD )
  • PCI Express x1 (for external connector)
  • 6 GPIO UAV CAN 2xUART 4x I2C 2xSPI 2x PWM I2S
  • IMU BMI088 and barometer BMP390 on board
  • Video output connector (micro HDMI)
  • Onboard Wi-Fi module
Primary FMU Connections (CUBE Pilot)
  • Direct PWM output (6 + 8 lines)
  • PPM input
  • 2x CAN, 4x UART, 2x I2C, analog
  • Power sensor input, buzzer
Secondary FMU Connections (STM32H7 onboard FMU)
  • Direct PWM output (4 lines)
  • PPM input
  • 2x CAN, 2x UART, 1x I2C, SPI
  • buzzer
DroneCore Power Distribution Board (Default)
  • 4x motor power pads (50A peak, 30A continuous current))
  • 3.3V, 18V and redundant 5V outputs
  • Power sensor, and power switch
  • LED Driver for 4x WS2812B strips