Overview
Beitian BT-M422 is an RTK GNSS module board designed for differential high-precision positioning applications such as agricultural machinery and drone/UAV navigation. It supports multi-constellation, multi-band GNSS reception and provides both TTL UART and Ethernet interfaces for data output and integration.
Key Features
- 1408 channels (based on Nebulas IV)
- Multi-constellation / multi-frequency support: BDS, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS
- RTK, DGPS and single-point positioning modes (performance listed in Specifications)
- Interfaces: 1.25 mm pitch 6-pin UART (TTL level) and Ethernet interface
- Antenna interface: SMA-KW
- Differential corrections: RTCM V3.X
- NMEA-0183 output with default sentences: GGA, RMC, VTG, GSA, GSV
Specifications
| Item |
Description |
| Chipset |
RTK GNSS Module |
| Frequency |
BDS B1I/B2I/B3I/B1C/B2a/B2b*; GPS L1C/A/L2P(Y)/L5; GLONASS L1/L2; Galileo E1/E5a/E5b/E6*; QZSS L1/L2/L5/L6* |
| Channels |
1408 channels, based on Nebulas IV |
| Single point positioning (RMS) |
Plane: 1.5 m; Elevation: 2.5 m |
| DGPS (RMS) |
Plane: 0.4 m; Elevation: 0.8 m |
| RTK (RMS) |
Plane: 0.8 cm + 1 ppm; Elevation: 1.5 cm + 1 ppm |
| Time Accuracy (RMS) |
20 ns |
| Speed Accuracy (RMS) |
0.2 m/s |
| Cold boot |
<20 s |
| Initialization time |
<5 s (typical) |
| Initialization reliability |
>99.9% |
| Baud rate |
4800 bps ~ 921600 bps (default 115200 bps) |
| Output level |
TTL level |
| Differential data |
RTCM V3.X |
| Output statement |
default: GGA, RMC, VTG, GSA, GSV |
| Data format |
NMEA-0183, Unicore* |
| Update frequency |
≤50 Hz* (default: 1 Hz) |
| Voltage |
12 V |
| Current |
112 mA / 12.0 V |
| Size |
66 x 45 x 14.7 mm |
| Weight |
21 g |
| Connector |
1 x 1.25 spacing 6-pin with lock seat; 1 x Ethernet interface |
| Antenna interface |
SMA-KW |
| Operating temperature |
-40C ~ +85C |
| Storage temperature |
-40C ~ +105C |
Observation Accuracy (RMS)
| Signal |
Measurement |
BDS |
GPS |
GLONASS |
Galileo |
| B1I/B1C/L1C/A/G1/E1 |
False distance |
10 cm |
10 cm |
10 cm |
10 cm |
| B1I/B1C/L1C/A/G1/E1 |
Carrier phase |
1 mm |
1 mm |
1 mm |
1 mm |
| B2I/B2a/B2b/L5/E5a/E5b |
False distance |
10 cm |
10 cm |
10 cm |
10 cm |
| B2I/B2a/B2b/L5/E5a/E5b |
Carrier phase |
1 mm |
1 mm |
1 mm |
1 mm |
| B3I/L2P(Y)/L2C/G2 |
False distance |
10 cm |
10 cm |
10 cm |
10 cm |
| B3I/L2P(Y)/L2C/G2 |
Carrier phase |
1 mm |
1 mm |
1 mm |
1 mm |
Indicator Lights
-
TCP1: A solid green light indicates a port 1 connection in TCP mode.
-
TX: The blue light flashes on power-up, indicating that the port has data output.
-
STA: The green light flashes on power to indicate that the network port chip is working normally.
-
RTK: The mobile terminal does not enter RTK mode, and the light is always on; when entering RTK Fixed mode, the red light does not come on; the base station is always on regardless of its status.
-
PVT: Positioning is always on.
Pin Description
1.25 mm 6P Interface
| Pin |
Name |
I/O |
Description |
| 1 |
VCC |
I |
12.0 V |
| 2 |
RX2 |
I |
UART communication data input interface, TTL level |
| 3 |
TX2 |
O |
UART communication data output interface, TTL level |
| 4 |
EXT |
I |
GNSS event triggering |
| 5 |
PPS |
O |
Synchronized satellite time pulses |
| 6 |
GND |
G |
grounding |
Ethernet Interface
| Pin |
Name |
I/O |
Description |
| 1 |
3V3 |
I |
Main power supply, DC output DC 3.3 V |
| 2 |
TX+ |
O |
Send data |
| 3 |
TX- |
O |
Send data- |
| 4 |
RX- |
I |
Receive data- |
| 5 |
RX+ |
I |
Receive data+ |
| 6 |
GLED |
|
Control feet |
| 7 |
YLED |
|
Control feet |
| 8 |
GND |
G |
grounding |
Mechanical Drawing (Key Dimensions)
- Board outline: 66.0 0.2 mm x 45.0 0.2 mm
- Thickness/height reference: 14.7 0.2 mm; 10.9 0.2 mm; 3.8 0.2 mm; 1.2 mm
- Mounting holes: 4 x 3.2 mm
- Additional marked dimensions: 39.0 0.1 mm; 22.0 mm; 17.0 mm; 6.0 mm
Applications
- RTK differential positioning for agricultural machinery guidance
- Drone/UAV GNSS positioning integration
- Robotics and outdoor navigation projects requiring RTCM and NMEA output
For integration questions (UART/Ethernet setup, output sentences, update rate), contact [email protected] or visit https://rcdrone.top/.
Details

A quick reference for the BT-M422 board layout, key specifications, and mechanical dimensions for easier enclosure and wiring planning.