# Sky-Drones SmartAP GPS

SmartAP GPS (opens new window) is a GNSS navigation module with integrated antenna, UBlox Neo-M8N chipset, 3x 3-axis magnetometer (compass), 1x MS-5611 pressure sensor and RGB LED driver. SmartAP GPS supports concurrent reception of up to 3 GNSS (GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou).

SmartAP GPS

Key features include:

  • Concurrent reception of up to 3 GNSS (GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou)
  • 3x built-in magnetometers: HMC5983, IST8310 and LIS3MDL
  • 1x built-in barometer: MS5611
  • RGB LED Driver and status LEDs

# Where to Buy

# Kit Contents

An SmartAP GPS kit includes:

  • 1x GPS modules
  • 1x 30cm cable

# Configuration

For the aircraft, you should set the parameter SER_GPS1_BAUD to 115200 8N1 to ensure that PX4 uses the correct baudrate.

# Pinout and Connections

SmartAP GPS has 10 pin JST-GH connector that can be plugged into a Pixhawk flight controller (compliant with Pixhawk connector standard).

Pin number Pin name
1 5V
2 USART1_RX
3 USART1_TX
4 I2C1_SCL
5 I2C1_SDA
6 SAFETY_BTN
7 SAFETY_LED
8 +3V3
9 BUZZER
10 GND

# Specification

  • U-blox M8N GPS Receiver
  • IST8310 Magnetometer
  • HMC5983 Magnetometer
  • LIS3MDL Magnetometer
  • MS5611 Pressure sensor
  • RGB LEDs for status indication
    • NCP5623 I2C Driver
  • Diameter: 75mm
  • Weight: 34g

# Further Information