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.