Overview
CUAV NEO 3 Pro is a GPS module / GNSS module based on the u-blox NEO-M9N receiver and CAN bus communication (DroneCAN). It integrates GNSS positioning, an industrial-grade electronic compass, status RGB surround light, buzzer (control siren), safety switch, and a high-precision barometer into one unit, and supports simultaneous reception of four major satellite systems.
Key Features
- u-blox M9N satellite receiver; highest measured horizontal accuracy 0.7 m
- Simultaneous GNSS: BeiDou (BDS), Galileo, GLONASS, GPS (4 systems concurrent)
- CAN bus communication; protocol listed as DroneCAN / UAVCAN
- Triple filtering design: SAW + LNA + SAW
- Industrial-grade electronic compass: RM3100
- Built-in barometer: MS5611
- Buzzer prompt (passive buzzer) and physical safety switch
- Anti-interference design listed: EMI + RFI
- Firmware upgrade: supported
Specifications
| Processor | STM32F412 (32 Bit Arm Cortex-M4, 100MHz, 512KB FLASH, 256KB RAM) |
| GNSS Receiver | u-blox NEO-M9N |
| Number of Concurrent GNSS | 4 (BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS) |
| GNSS Augmentation System | SBAS: WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS QZSS: L1s (SAIF) Other: RTCM3.3 |
| Frequency Band | GPS: L1C/A GLONASS: L10F BDS: B1I GALILEO: E1B/C |
| Horizontal Accuracy | 2.0 m (Highest measured value is 0.7 m) |
| Speed Accuracy | 0.05 m/s |
| Nav. update rate | 25Hz (Max) |
| Acquisition | Cold start: 24s Hot start: 2s Aided start: 2s |
| Number of Satellites (Max) | 32+ |
| Sensitivity | Tracking and nav: -167 dBm Cold start / Hot start: -148 dBm Reacquisition: -160 dBm |
| Compass | RM3100 |
| Barometer | MS5611 |
| Wave Filtering | SAW + LNA + SAW |
| Anti-Interference | EMI + RFI |
| Protocol | DroneCAN / UAVCAN |
| Port Type | GHR-04V-S |
| Input Voltage | 4.7-5.2V |
| Operating Temperature | -10 to 70°C |
| Size | 60 x 60 x 16mm |
| Weight | 33g |
| Supported Controller | CUAV series, Pixhawk series |
| Supported Control Type | ArduPilot / PX4 |
Applications
- GNSS positioning and heading for CUAV and Pixhawk autopilot platforms using CAN bus (DroneCAN/UAVCAN)
- UAV and robotics navigation setups requiring integrated GNSS + compass + barometer
Test Information
- Test environment: Football field of science and technology information Park, Nansha District, Guangzhou, China; Weather: Sunny; Environment: Open ground
- Test method: Install NEO V2 and NEO 3 on the Xunwing X4 flight platform; NEO 3 is GPSL and NEO V2 is GPS2; use autopilot log storage data for analysis
Ordering Information
- MOQ options: NEO 3 Pro x 1 piece; NEO 3 Pro x 5pcs; NEO 3 Pro x 10pcs
- Listed package weight: 0.5 kg
- Listed package dimensions: 10 x 10 x 5 cm
For product selection and integration support (wiring, CAN bus setup, or firmware questions), contact support@rcdrone.top or visit https://rcdrone.top/.
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