{"product_id":"darwinfpv-m1018-m1012-gps","title":"DarwinFPV M1018 \/ M1012 GPS Module (U-BLOX, 10Hz) GPS+BDS+Galileo+QZSS+SBAS, SH1.0-4P","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDarwinFPV-M1018\/M1012 is a compact GPS module designed for fast positioning and simple integration. It uses the U-BLOX protocol with a 10Hz update frequency, supports five-mode joint positioning (GPS+BDS+Galileo+QZSS+SBAS), and can track up to 48 satellites.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe module uses a high-gain omnidirectional patch antenna (18x18mm or 12x12mm) for stable reception, and includes a built-in Flash chip and farad capacitor to save configuration parameters and enable faster thermal startup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFive-mode joint positioning: GPS + BDS + Galileo + QZSS + SBAS (up to 48 satellites)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eU-BLOX protocol, 10Hz output frequency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-gain omnidirectional patch antenna for faster positioning and stable reception\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in farad capacitor for faster thermal startup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual antenna specifications: 18x18mm and 12x12mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn-board indicator lights for real-time GPS status monitoring (Status Light: blue; Position Light: green)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"6\" cellspacing=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eDarwinFPV-M1018 GPS\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eDarwinFPV-M1012 GPS\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDarwinFPV-M1018 GPS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDarwinFPV-M1012 GPS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAntenna\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18x18mm omnidirectional ceramic antenna\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12x12mm omnidirectional ceramic antenna\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput connector\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSH1.0-4P\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSH1.0-4P\/PCB Pad\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimension\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18x18x8.1mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15x16x6mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.4g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.0g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNavigation satellites\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e0-48\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtocol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eU-BLOX\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBaud rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e115200dps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUpdate frequency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e10Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupport satellite system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eGPS + BDS + Galileo + QZSS + SBAS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReceive channel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e72 searching channel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInput voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eDC 5V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCurrent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e45mA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCold start time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e35s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHot start time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e2s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReceive sensitivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eTrace -167dBm; Capture -160dBm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHorizontal accuracy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e2D Acc 1.5m (In Open Sky)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpeed accuracy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e0.05 m\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e50000m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e500m\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum acceleration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e4G\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e-40°C~+85°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x DarwinFPV GPS (M1018 or M1012)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x SH1.0_4P cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x sticker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eApplications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFPV racing drones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFixed-wing aircraft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther model aircraft products\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNotes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the top of the ceramic antenna unobstructed; avoid placing it close to metal and carbon fiber.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor best reception, use a bracket to mount the GNSS antenna in an open area, and keep it as far as possible from VTX and receiver antennas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe antenna is fragile; avoid impacts or drops. Surface scratches on the ceramic antenna may be from manual center-frequency tuning and are not necessarily defects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eManual (Setup Notes)\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBetaflight setup\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a 5V power supply for the GPS module (without compass).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCross-connect signals: GPS TX to flight controller RX, and GPS RX to flight controller TX.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnect the GPS to an available UART TX\/RX port, then enable GPS for that port in Betaflight Configurator (example shown: TX2\/RX2), and set baud rate to 115200.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelect UBLOX protocol in the GPS configuration page.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisable automatic baud rate and automatic settings if the flight controller cannot recognize GPS (Betaflight 4.3.0 firmware or above noted).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGPS satellites cannot be searched indoors; test outdoors in an open area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf the GPS indicator light does not turn on, power the flight controller with a battery (some flight controllers require a battery for proper GPS operation). If GPS does not appear, check wiring and supply voltage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eINAV setup\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnect the GPS to an available UART TX\/RX port, enable GPS for the corresponding port in INAV Configurator (example shown: TX2\/RX2), and set baud rate to 115200.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelect UBLOX protocol in the INAV GPS page.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGPS satellites cannot be searched indoors; test outdoors in an open area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor wiring and configuration help, contact support@rcdrone.top or visit https:\/\/rcdrone.top\/.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"details\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"details-gallery\"\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"DarwinFPV M1018 GPS module with ceramic patch antenna and onboard status LEDs for FPV drone navigation\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/rcdrone.top\/cdn\/shop\/files\/DarwinFPV-M1018-M1012-GPS.jpg?v=1778100239\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompact DarwinFPV GPS options for FPV builds, with fast positioning and simple UART integration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"Five-mode joint positioning support graphic for GPS, BDS, Galileo, QZSS and SBAS satellite systems\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/rcdrone.top\/cdn\/shop\/files\/DarwinFPV-M1018-M1012-GPS_f83a7611-6dad-46a7-9f12-3baf79ad7193.jpg?v=1778100247\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eMulti-constellation positioning helps lock satellites faster and maintain stable navigation during flight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"High-gain omnidirectional ceramic patch antenna design for quicker GPS lock and stable signal reception\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/rcdrone.top\/cdn\/shop\/files\/DarwinFPV-M1018-M1012-GPS_1aaae2f5-4784-4b00-a019-7d12edd9d3b4.jpg?v=1778100255\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eA high-gain omnidirectional patch antenna supports reliable reception in open-sky mounting locations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"Close-up callout of built-in farad capacitor on the GPS board for faster thermal startup performance\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/rcdrone.top\/cdn\/shop\/files\/DarwinFPV-M1018-M1012-GPS_fb156a66-8bbc-49ff-bb1b-31cbcb581ff5.jpg?v=1778100261\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eA built-in farad capacitor helps retain settings and supports quicker restarts between packs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"Dual antenna size compatibility graphic showing 18×18mm and 12×12mm mounting options on FPV drones\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/rcdrone.top\/cdn\/shop\/files\/DarwinFPV-M1018-M1012-GPS_6a7f423f-abea-4b22-8feb-72dc685e0022.jpg?v=1778100268\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose the 18×18mm or 12×12mm antenna size to match your frame and mounting space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"On-board indicator lights reference showing blue status light and green position light on the GPS module\" loading=\"lazy\" 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