The Futaba SBS-01ML is a MAVLink telemetry adapter specifically designed for Pixhawk flight controllers. It allows telemetry data such as battery voltage, current, altitude, ground speed, airspeed, GPS satellite count, and HDOP to be transmitted via MAVLink to Futaba's T16IZ Super radio through the S.BUS2 port.
⚠ Important Note:
This sensor only supports Pixhawk flight controllers and only works with Futaba T16IZ Super transmitters. It does not support other flight controllers or other Futaba transmitters.
Key Features
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Reads MAVLink telemetry data from Pixhawk and sends it to Futaba radios
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Compatible data includes:
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Battery Voltage (supports two voltage channels)
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Battery Current (supports two current channels)
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Altitude (relative altitude)
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Ground Speed
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Airspeed
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GPS Satellite Count (GPS1 and GPS2)
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HDOP (GPS1 and GPS2)
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Specifications
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Model: SBS-01ML MAVLink Telemetry Drone Sensor
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Length: 180mm (11.8 inches)
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Weight: 3.6g (0.12oz)
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Operating Voltage: 3.7V – 7.4V DC
MAVLink Message Mapping
| Display Item | MAVLink Message | Field |
|---|---|---|
| GPS1 Satellites | GPS_RAW_INT | satellites_visible |
| GPS1 HDOP | GPS_RAW_INT | eph |
| GPS2 Satellites | GPS2_RAW | satellites_visible |
| GPS2 HDOP | GPS2_RAW | eph |
| Altitude | GLOBAL_POSITION_INT | relative_alt |
| Ground Speed | VFR_HUD | groundspeed |
| Airspeed | VFR_HUD | airspeed |
| Voltage 1 | BATTERY_STATUS | voltages[0] (id=0) |
| Current 1 | BATTERY_STATUS | current_battery (id=0) |
| Voltage 2 | BATTERY_STATUS | voltages[0] (id=1) |
| Current 2 | BATTERY_STATUS | current_battery (id=1) |
Package Includes
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(1) Futaba SBS-01ML MAVLink Telemetry Drone Sensor
This compact and lightweight sensor is ideal for Pixhawk-based drone setups requiring telemetry visibility on a Futaba T16IZ Super radio system.





GPS satellite counts, HDOP, altitude, groundspeed, airspeed, battery voltages, and currents are detailed using MAVLink message types and field names for easy telemetry data integration.
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