Pixhawk 2.4.8 (APM 2.8 Combo) Flight Controller Set – Professional UAV Navigation Stack
Unlock advanced autonomous capabilities with the Pixhawk 2.4.8 Flight Control System. This comprehensive combo set is the industry standard for hobbyists, researchers, and professional drone builders who require a reliable, open-source ecosystem for UAV projects. Powered by a high-performance 32-bit ARM Cortex M4 processor, the Pixhawk 2.4.8 offers a significant leap in processing power and sensor reliability over traditional flight controllers, supporting advanced real-time operating systems (NuttX) and complex flight stacks like ArduPilot and PX4.
Whether you are building a long-range survey drone, an autonomous rover, or a heavy-lift multicopter, this set provides the redundant power systems and fail-safe mechanisms necessary for mission-critical operations.
Key Highlights:
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Advanced Processing Power: Features the STM32F427 Cortex M4 (168MHz) with a hardware floating-point unit and 256K RAM, ensuring smooth handling of complex navigation algorithms.
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Redundant Sensor Suite: Equipped with a 6-axis accelerometer/gyroscope, magnetometer, and a high-precision barometer for rock-solid altitude hold and GPS-assisted flight.
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Extensive I/O Support: Includes 14 PWM/Servo outputs and dedicated ports for UART, I2C, SPI, CAN, and SBUS, allowing for seamless integration of GPS, telemetry, and payload gimbals.
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Mission Safety & Fail-Safes: Integrated backup controller and dual power inputs ensure that your aircraft stays protected in the event of a primary system failure.
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Data-Driven Analysis: Features an onboard Micro SD slot for real-time high-speed flight data logging, essential for post-flight tuning and troubleshooting.
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Ready-to-Fly Combo: This "Full Combo" includes everything from the shock absorber mount to the power module, eliminating compatibility guesswork.
Technical Specifications
| Feature |
Details |
| Main Processor |
32-bit STM32F427 Cortex M4 (168MHz) |
| Backup Processor |
STM32F103 fail-safe co-processor |
| Memory |
2MB Flash / 256KB RAM |
| Sensors |
L3GD20 Gyro / LSM303D Accel-Mag / MPU6000 / MS5611 Baro |
| Interfaces |
5x UART, 2x CAN, I2C, SPI, 3.3 & 6.6V ADC |
| Power Input |
Redundant power supply compatible (via Power Module) |
| Mounting |
Includes anti-vibration shock mount |
Comprehensive Packing List:
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1x Pixhawk 2.4.8 Flight Controller
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1x Power Module (with XT60 connectors)
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1x Vibration Damper/Shock Mount
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1x Safety Switch & External Buzzer
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1x I2C Expansion Board & RGB Connector
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1x PPM Encoder (for PWM receiver compatibility)
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1x SD Card (Pre-installed for logging)
Pro-Builder Tip:
The Pixhawk 2.4.8 is a "Current-Sensing" powerhouse. When setting up your Power Module in Mission Planner, ensure you calibrate the voltage and current sensors. This allows the Pixhawk to trigger an automatic "Return to Launch" (RTL) if your battery drops below a specific percentage, potentially saving your expensive UAV from a crash!
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