HOLYBRO Pixhawk 6c
HOLYBRO Pixhawk 6C with Aluminum Case and PM02 Power Module – High-Performance Flight Controller for Professional UAV Systems The HOLYBRO Pixhawk 6C is the latest evolution of the successful Pixhawk flight controller series and is based on the Pixhawk FMUv6C Open Standard and the corresponding Connector Standard. The flight controller comes with PX4 pre-installed and provides a powerful and reliable platform for controlling autonomous vehicles and modern UAV systems. At its core is a powerful STM32H743 microcontroller from STMicroelectronics, combined with modern sensor technology from Bosch and InvenSense. The combination of high processing performance, redundant sensors and intelligent vibration isolation makes the HOLYBRO Pixhawk 6C a flexible solution for academic, professional and commercial applications. Powerful H7 Processor The STM32H743 H7 microcontroller features a 32-bit Arm Cortex-M7 processor with a clock speed of up to 480 MHz. With 2 MB of flash memory and 1 MB of SRAM, the HOLYBRO Pixhawk 6C provides sufficient processing power for demanding flight control software, complex algorithms and modern autonomous functions. The increased processing performance enables developers to implement and test complex functions and models more efficiently, providing a powerful foundation for the development of modern autonomous systems. Redundant IMU Sensors The HOLYBRO Pixhawk 6C features redundant Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) sensors from Bosch and InvenSense. The redundant sensor architecture supports reliable measurement of acceleration and angular velocity and provides an important foundation for precise flight control. High-quality, low-noise sensors are used to provide reliable measurements for demanding UAV applications. Integrated Vibration Isolation System A specially designed integrated vibration isolation system reduces high-frequency vibrations and minimizes their influence on the sensors. This contributes to more precise sensor measurements and improved overall flight performance. Motor and propeller vibrations can affect sensor measurements, particularly in multicopters and other UAV systems. The integrated vibration isolation system helps reduce these disturbances. Temperature-Controlled IMUs The integrated IMUs are temperature-controlled using onboard heating resistors. This allows the sensors to operate within an optimized temperature range, supporting stable and reliable sensor measurements. PX4 Pre-Installed The HOLYBRO Pixhawk 6C comes with PX4 pre-installed. The open-source flight control platform provides extensive capabilities for the development and control of autonomous vehicles and UAV systems. Thanks to its open architecture, the HOLYBRO Pixhawk 6C is suitable for developers, research and development departments, start-ups, universities and commercial applications. Versatile Applications The HOLYBRO Pixhawk 6C has been developed for a wide range of UAV and autonomous applications. The combination of a powerful processor, redundant sensors and a modern flight control architecture provides a flexible foundation for individual development and integration projects. Professional UAV and drone systems Autonomous aerial platforms Research and development projects Academic applications Prototypes and start-up projects Commercial UAV applications Development of complex autonomous systems Technical Highlights H7 Processor: STM32H743 CPU: 32-bit Arm Cortex-M7 Clock Speed: up to 480 MHz Flash Memory: 2 MB SRAM: 1 MB Redundant IMU Sensors: Bosch and InvenSense Integrated Vibration Isolation System Temperature-Controlled IMUs PX4: pre-installed Pixhawk Standard: FMUv6C Open Standard Design: compact low-profile construction PWM Signal: hardware-selectable between 3.3 V and 5 V Processors and Sensors FMU Processor: STM32H743 FMU CPU: 32-bit Arm Cortex-M7, 480 MHz FMU Flash Memory: 2 MB FMU SRAM: 1 MB IO Processor: STM32F103 IO CPU: 32-bit Arm Cortex-M3, 72 MHz IO SRAM: 64 KB Integrated Sensors Accelerometer / Gyroscope: ICM-42688-P Accelerometer / Gyroscope: BMI088 Magnetometer: IST8310 Barometer: MS5611 The previously used BMI055 sensor has been replaced by the BMI088 following the manufacturer's discontinuation of the BMI055. Electrical Specifications Maximum Input Voltage: 6 V USB Power Input: 4.75–5.25 V Servo Rail Input: 0–36 V Current Ratings TELEM1 & GPS2: combined current limit of 1.5 A All Other Ports: combined current limit of 1.5 A Operating Temperature -25 °C to +85 °C Selectable PWM Signal Voltage The HOLYBRO Pixhawk 6C supports a hardware-selectable 3.3 V or 5 V PWM signal mode. This allows the flight controller to be adapted to different connected components and system configurations. Note: The flight controller enclosure must be opened to change the PWM signal voltage. Mechanical Specifications Dimensions: 84.8 × 44 × 12.4 mm Weight with Aluminum Case: 59.3 g Weight with Plastic Case: 34.6 g HOLYBRO PM02 Power Module This version of the HOLYBRO Pixhawk 6C is supplied with the HOLYBRO PM02 Power Module. The power module provides regulated power to the flight controller while allowing battery voltage and current consumption to be monitored by the autopilot system. The combination of the HOLYBRO Pixhawk 6C and HOLYBRO PM02 provides a suitable foundation for integration into multicopters, fixed-wing aircraft, VTOL platforms and other unmanned systems. Powerful Platform for Modern UAV Applications With its powerful H7 processor architecture, redundant IMU sensors, integrated vibration isolation and temperature-controlled sensors, the HOLYBRO Pixhawk 6C provides a capable foundation for modern UAV and autonomous systems. The combination of compact design, high processing performance, extensive connectivity and the included HOLYBRO PM02 Power Module makes the HOLYBRO Pixhawk 6C a versatile solution for development, research, prototyping and commercial UAV applications.
HOLYBRO Pixhawk 6x
HOLYBRO Pixhawk® 6X – High-Performance Flight Controller for Professional UAV Systems The HOLYBRO Pixhawk® 6X is a powerful and modular flight controller designed for industrial, commercial and professional UAV applications. With its high-performance STM32H753 processor, triple-redundant IMU architecture and modern modular design, the HOLYBRO Pixhawk® 6X provides a reliable foundation for demanding flight control and autonomy applications. The combination of high processing performance, redundant sensors, optimized vibration isolation and a temperature-controlled IMU platform enables precise and reliable flight data acquisition. This makes the HOLYBRO Pixhawk® 6X suitable for a wide range of unmanned systems and allows flexible integration into professional UAV platforms. Triple-Redundant IMU Architecture The HOLYBRO Pixhawk® 6X features three independent ICM-45686 IMU sensors with a measurement range of up to ±32 g and BalancedGyro™ technology. The sensor architecture is complemented by two barometric pressure sensors. The three sensor domains are fully separated and feature independent bus systems as well as independent power control. This redundant architecture enables robust measurement of acceleration and angular rates and provides a reliable foundation for flight control. Powerful STM32H753 Processor The main processor is an STM32H753 featuring a 32-bit Arm® Cortex®-M7 core. With a clock speed of up to 480 MHz, 2 MB of flash memory and 1 MB of RAM, the HOLYBRO Pixhawk® 6X provides sufficient processing performance for demanding flight control, navigation and automation tasks. Modular Architecture The HOLYBRO Pixhawk® 6X is based on a modular architecture in which the IMU module, FMU and base system are implemented as separate components. These components are connected through a 100-pin and 50-pin Pixhawk® Bus. The flight controller module forms the central processing unit of the system and can be combined with a suitable baseboard according to the requirements of the respective system configuration. Triple Redundancy Domains The three sensor domains of the HOLYBRO Pixhawk® 6X are fully isolated from each other and feature separate bus systems as well as independent power control. This allows the individual sensor domains to operate independently. This architecture is particularly suitable for professional UAV applications where high reliability and robust flight control are required. Optimized Vibration Isolation The HOLYBRO Pixhawk® 6X features a newly developed and durable vibration isolation system. Instead of a conventional foam-based solution, a specially engineered isolation material is used to provide optimized damping for the integrated IMUs. The resonance frequency of the system is positioned in a higher frequency range. This helps effectively attenuate vibrations and supports the sensors in accurately measuring acceleration and motion. The system has been developed specifically for industrial and commercial UAV applications. Temperature-Controlled IMU Platform The IMU platform of the HOLYBRO Pixhawk® 6X features integrated temperature control. This allows the sensors to operate within an optimized temperature range and contributes to stable and reliable sensor measurements. Ethernet Interface For high-speed communication with powerful mission computers, the HOLYBRO Pixhawk® 6X features an Ethernet interface. This allows high-performance companion computers and other systems to be connected using high data rates. Transformerless Ethernet connectivity can be implemented using 50-ohm termination resistors on the target device. Support for Digital Power Modules The HOLYBRO Pixhawk® 6X supports digital power modules for more precise voltage and current measurement. This allows important electrical operating data of the UAV system to be monitored and used for system supervision. Selectable PWM Signal Voltage The PWM signal outputs operate at 3.3 V by default. By modifying the corresponding onboard resistor, the signal voltage can be changed to 5 V. Note: Switching to 5 V requires a corresponding modification to the baseboard. Hardware Security For additional security functions, the HOLYBRO Pixhawk® 6X features an integrated NXP EdgeLock SE050 Plug & Trust Secure Element. This hardware security element provides an additional security component for modern connected unmanned systems. Technical Highlights Triple IMU redundancy with 3 × ICM-45686 BalancedGyro™ technology Two integrated barometric pressure sensors STM32H753 Arm® Cortex®-M7 processor with up to 480 MHz 2 MB flash memory and 1 MB RAM Modular architecture with separate IMU, FMU and base system Three fully separated sensor and redundancy domains Optimized vibration isolation system Temperature-controlled IMU platform Ethernet interface for mission computers Support for digital power modules Selectable PWM signal voltage from 3.3 V to 5 V NXP EdgeLock SE050 Plug & Trust Secure Element Processors FMU Processor: STM32H753 CPU: 32-bit Arm® Cortex®-M7 Clock Speed: up to 480 MHz Flash Memory: 2 MB RAM: 1 MB IO Processor: STM32F103 IO CPU: 32-bit Arm® Cortex®-M3, 72 MHz IO SRAM: 64 KB Integrated Sensors Accelerometer / Gyroscope: 3 × ICM-45686 with BalancedGyro™ technology Barometers: ICP20100 & BMP388/BMP580 Magnetometer: BMM150 Secure Element: NXP EdgeLock SE050 Plug & Trust Note: The listed sensors correspond to the currently supplied Revision 8. Electrical Specifications Maximum Input Voltage: 6 V USB Power Input: 4.75–5.25 V Servo Rail Input: 0–36 V TELEM1 & GPS2: combined current limit of 1.5 A All Other Ports: combined current limit of 1.5 A PWM Signal Voltage: 3.3 V by default Optional PWM Signal Voltage: 5 V after modification of the onboard resistor Operating Temperature -25 °C to +85 °C Dimensions Flight Controller Module: 38.8 × 31.8 × 16.8 mm Weight Flight Controller Module: 31.3 g Package Contents 1 × HOLYBRO Pixhawk® 6X Flight Controller Module Note: The baseboard and power module are not included in this offer and must be purchased separately if required. For Professional UAV Applications With its high-performance processing unit, triple-redundant IMU architecture, modular design and optimized vibration isolation, the HOLYBRO Pixhawk® 6X provides a powerful foundation for professional UAV systems. The compact HOLYBRO Pixhawk® 6X Flight Controller Module is suitable for integration into a wide range of UAV platforms and can be combined with a suitable baseboard according to the requirements of the respective system. This makes the HOLYBRO Pixhawk® 6X a flexible foundation for industrial, commercial and autonomous unmanned systems.
HOLYBRO Pixhawk 6x Pro
HOLYBRO Pixhawk® 6X Pro – High-Precision Flight Controller for Professional UAV Systems The HOLYBRO Pixhawk® 6X Pro is a high-performance flight controller designed for demanding industrial, commercial and professional UAV applications. With its STM32H753 processor, three different IMU sensors, redundant barometric sensing and high-grade industrial sensors, the HOLYBRO Pixhawk® 6X Pro provides a powerful foundation for precise flight control and complex autonomous applications. A particular focus of the HOLYBRO Pixhawk® 6X Pro is its sensor architecture. Two industrial IMUs are vibration-isolated, while an additional ICM-45686 IMU with BalancedGyro™ technology is rigidly mounted. This combination provides multiple independent measurement sources with different characteristics and measurement ranges. The flight controller module is part of the modular Pixhawk® architecture and can be combined with a suitable baseboard according to the specific application. This makes the HOLYBRO Pixhawk® 6X Pro particularly suitable for custom-developed and professional unmanned systems. Industrial IMU Sensors The HOLYBRO Pixhawk® 6X Pro features three different accelerometer and gyroscope sensors. These include an ADIS16470 Industrial IMU, an IIM-42652 Industrial IMU and an ICM-45686 IMU with BalancedGyro™ technology. The ADIS16470 and IIM-42652 are vibration-isolated, reducing the transmission of mechanical vibrations from the aircraft to the sensors. The ICM-45686 is rigidly mounted and provides an additional independent measurement source within the sensor architecture. ADIS16470: ±40 g, vibration-isolated Industrial IMU IIM-42652: ±16 g, vibration-isolated Industrial IMU ICM-45686: ±32 g, rigidly mounted, BalancedGyro™ technology Multiple Sensor Redundancy By combining three different IMU sensors, the flight controller has access to multiple independent sources of acceleration and angular-rate data. The individual sensors feature different measurement ranges and characteristics, creating a robust foundation for professional flight control applications. In addition, two independent barometric pressure sensors are available, providing redundant air-pressure measurement for altitude estimation. Powerful STM32H753 Processor The central processing unit is an STM32H753 featuring a 32-bit Arm® Cortex®-M7 core. The processor operates at up to 480 MHz and provides 2 MB of flash memory and 1 MB of RAM. The high processing performance provides sufficient resources for demanding flight control, navigation and automation tasks, making the HOLYBRO Pixhawk® 6X Pro a powerful platform for complex unmanned systems. Separate IO Processor In addition to the powerful FMU processor, the HOLYBRO Pixhawk® 6X Pro features a separate STM32F103 IO processor. It is based on a 32-bit Arm® Cortex®-M3 core, operates at 72 MHz and provides 64 KB of SRAM. Separating the main processor from the IO processor allows different control and input/output tasks to be handled independently within the flight controller. Vibration-Isolated Industrial IMUs A key feature of the HOLYBRO Pixhawk® 6X Pro is the vibration-isolated mounting of the two industrial IMUs, the ADIS16470 and IIM-42652. Mechanical decoupling helps reduce disturbances caused by vibrations generated by motors, propellers and the airframe. This supports precise motion measurement and is particularly advantageous for larger or high-performance UAV platforms where significant mechanical loads and vibrations may occur. Redundant Barometric Sensors For barometric altitude measurement, the HOLYBRO Pixhawk® 6X Pro features two independent sensors: an ICP20100 and a BMP388. The two barometric sensors provide multiple air-pressure measurement sources and support reliable altitude estimation and flight control. Integrated Magnetometer An integrated BMM150 magnetometer complements the sensor platform. It measures the magnetic field and provides additional data for determining the orientation of the unmanned system. Hardware Security with NXP EdgeLock SE050 The HOLYBRO Pixhawk® 6X Pro features an integrated NXP EdgeLock SE050 Plug & Trust Secure Element. This hardware security element provides additional hardware-based security functions for modern connected unmanned systems. Modular System Architecture The HOLYBRO Pixhawk® 6X Pro is designed as a modular flight controller module. This allows the flight controller and baseboard to be combined according to the requirements of the respective system. The modular architecture enables integration into a wide variety of UAV platforms and provides developers with additional flexibility when designing custom systems. Technical Highlights Powerful STM32H753 Arm® Cortex®-M7 processor Clock speed up to 480 MHz 2 MB flash memory and 1 MB RAM Separate STM32F103 IO processor Three different IMU sensors ADIS16470 Industrial IMU with ±40 g range IIM-42652 Industrial IMU with ±16 g range ICM-45686 with BalancedGyro™ technology and ±32 g range Two vibration-isolated Industrial IMUs Two independent barometric pressure sensors Integrated BMM150 magnetometer NXP EdgeLock SE050 Plug & Trust Secure Element Modular flight controller architecture Compact flight controller module with 50 g weight Processors FMU Processor: STM32H753 CPU: 32-bit Arm® Cortex®-M7 Clock Speed: 480 MHz Flash Memory: 2 MB RAM: 1 MB IO Processor: STM32F103 IO CPU: 32-bit Arm® Cortex®-M3 IO Clock Speed: 72 MHz IO SRAM: 64 KB Integrated Sensors Accelerometer / Gyroscope: ADIS16470 – ±40 g, vibration-isolated Industrial IMU Accelerometer / Gyroscope: IIM-42652 – ±16 g, vibration-isolated Industrial IMU Accelerometer / Gyroscope: ICM-45686 – ±32 g, rigidly mounted, BalancedGyro™ technology Barometer: ICP20100 Barometer: BMP388 Magnetometer: BMM150 Secure Element: NXP EdgeLock SE050 Plug & Trust Electrical Specifications Maximum Input Voltage: 6 V USB Power Input: 4.75–5.25 V Servo Rail Input: 0–36 V TELEM1 & GPS2: combined current limit of 1.5 A All Other Ports: combined current limit of 1.5 A Operating Temperature -25 °C to +85 °C Dimensions and Weight Flight Controller Module Dimensions: 38.8 × 31.8 × 30.1 mm Flight Controller Module Weight: 50 g Package Contents 1 × HOLYBRO Pixhawk® 6X Pro Flight Controller Module Note: The baseboard and power module are not included in this offer and must be purchased separately for complete integration of the flight controller. For Demanding Professional UAV Applications The HOLYBRO Pixhawk® 6X Pro is designed for users and developers who require a high-performance flight controller with advanced sensor technology for their UAV platform. The combination of industrial IMUs, multiple independent sensors and high processing performance provides a robust foundation for demanding flight control and autonomy applications. Thanks to its modular design, the flight controller module can be combined with a suitable baseboard according to the specific application and integrated into custom UAV systems.