HolyBro DroneCAN F9P Rover RTK Module

	DroneCAN H-RTK F9P Rover	DroneCAN H-RTK F9P Helical
Intended Application	Rover (aircraft) only	Rover (aircraft) or Base station
GNSS Receiver	U-blox ZED-F9P high precision GNSS module	U-blox ZED-F9P high precision GNSS module
Antenna	Ceramic Patch Antenna with 20dB LNA	Helical Antenna with 36dB LNA
Processor	STM32G473	STM32G473
Magnetometer	BMM150	BMM150
GNSS	BeiDou, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS / QZSS	BeiDou, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS / QZSS
GNSS Band	B1I, B2I, E1B/C, E5b, L1C/A, L1OF, L2C, L2OF	B1I, B2I, E1B/C, E5b, L1C/A, L1OF, L2C, L2OF
Positioning accuracy	3D FIX: 1.5 m / RTK: 0.01 m	3D FIX: 1.5 m / RTK: 0.01 m
Communication Protocol	DroneCAN 1Mbit/s	DroneCAN 1Mbit/s
Antennas Peak Gain (MAX)	L1: 4.0dBi L2:1.0 dBi	L1: 2dBi L2: 2dBi
Time-TO-First Fix	Cold start: ≤29s Hot start: ≤1s	Cold start: ≤25s Hot start: ≤1s
Navigation Update Rate	RAW: 20Hz Max RTK: 8Hz Max	RAW: 20Hz Max RTK: 8Hz Max Moving Base RTK: 5Hz Max
Cable Length	27cm or 50cm	N/A
Antenna Connection Type	N/A	Board: SMA female Antenna: SMA male
Working voltage:	4.75V~5.25V	4.75V~5.25V
Current Consumption	~250mA	~250mA
Dimensions	Diameter: 80mm Height: 20mm	Board: 51.1*35*22.9mm Antenna Diameter: 27.5mm Antenna height: 59mm
Weight	123g	58g
Operating Temperature	-20℃ to 85℃	-20℃ to 85℃

Included

• 1x DroneCAN F9P Rover
• 1x Fixed Carbon Fiber GPS mount

What is DroneCAN and why is it beneficial for UAV builders?

DroneCAN, the CAN in shining armour, is a cutting-edge, lightweight communication protocol specifically engineered for robotic and aerospace applications. How is it different? DroneCAN works its magic over the Controller Area Network (CAN) bus, leaving behind the constraints of traditional communication methods.

The beauty of DroneCAN lies in its simplicity. It functions on a decentralised peer-to-peer network, where each participant (node) gets a unique numeric identifier or a node ID. No Hogwarts admission letter needed, the setup process is as simple as setting just one parameter!

For UAV builders, DroneCAN is a windfall. It's like upgrading from a bicycle to a bullet train. With DroneCAN, you're signing up for increased reliability, improved noise immunity, and faster real-time updates. Moreover, its robust resistance to electromagnetic interference makes it an even more compelling choice. Say goodbye to monopolizing your flight controller's serial port, because DroneCAN facilitates multiple CAN devices to share the same bus via a hub. Essentially, it's like throwing a party where everyone's invited!

What is RTK and why is it beneficial for UAV builders?

Now let's talk about RTK. Not to be confused with the British rock band, RTK or Real-Time Kinematic is the John Wick of satellite navigation. Known for its high-precision capability, RTK enhances GPS signals to centimeter-level accuracy.

RTK locks onto multiple satellite systems concurrently (we're talking GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou), providing fast convergence times and superior performance. In layman's terms, it's like having four high-powered telescopes trained on your drone, ensuring you never lose sight of it.

For UAV builders, adopting RTK is like gaining the Midas touch. The enhanced accuracy ensures that your drone has improved flight stability, route planning, and obstacle avoidance capabilities. The potential for mapping and surveying applications, even in densely populated areas, significantly expands with RTK.

With the DroneCAN H-RTK F9P Rover, you get the best of both worlds - the robust communication of DroneCAN coupled with the laser-sharp precision of RTK. Now, isn't that an unbeatable combination for any UAV builder? So why wait? It's time to give your drone the superhero upgrade it deserves!