Overview
Beitian BE-245 is a GNSS positioning module with a built-in timing antenna, designed for fixed-wing and other embedded navigation applications where compact size and TTL serial output are required. It supports multiple GNSS constellations on L1 and provides position, speed, and time output via NMEA/UBX protocols.
Key Features
- Multi-constellation L1 positioning (GPS/BDS/GALILEO plus augmentation support listed below)
- TTL-level serial data output
- Configurable update rate: 0.25 Hz to 18 Hz (default 1 Hz)
- Configurable time pulse signal output: 0.25 Hz to 10 MHz (default period 1 s; high level lasts for 100 ms)
- FLASH: configuration can be changed and power will not be lost
- Compact module size: 26*16*8.3mm; weight: 8.0g
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Specifications (BE-245)
| Model | BE-245 |
| Chip | M10050 |
| Receiver type | GPS L1 C/A, QZSS L1 C/A/S, BDS B1I/B1C, Galileo E1B/C, SBAS L1 C/A: WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS, GAGAN |
| Default position system | GPS, BDS, GALILEO |
| Augmentation system | SBAS, QZSS |
| Channel | N/A |
| Sensitivity (Tracking & Navigation) | -166dBm |
| Sensitivity (Reacquisition) | -160dBm |
| Sensitivity (Cold start) | -148dBm |
| Sensitivity (Hot start) | -160dBm |
| Horizontal position | 2.0m CEP |
| Velocity | 0.05m/s |
| Dynamic heading | 0.3 deg |
| Time pulse | RMS 30ns; 99% 60ns |
| Acquisition (Cold start) | 27s |
| Acquisition (Hot start) | 1s |
| Acquisition (Aided start) | 1s |
| Baud rate | 4800bps - 921600bps, default 115200bps |
| Output level | TTL level |
| Protocol | NMEA, UBX |
| NMEA messages | RMC, VTG, GGA, GSA, GSV, GLL |
| Update rate | 0.25Hz-18Hz, default 1Hz |
| Frequency of time pulse signal | Configurable from 0.25 Hz to 10 MHz; default period is 1s; high level lasts for 100ms |
| Operational limits (Altitude) | 80,000m |
| Operational limits (Velocity) | 500m/s |
| Operational limits (Dynamics) | <4g |
| Voltage | DC 3.6V-5.5V, typical: 5.0V |
| Current | 30mA/5.0V |
| Dimension | 26*16*8.3mm |
| Weight | 8.0g |
| Connector | 1.00mm 4pins connector |
| Operating temperature | -40 ~ +85 |
| Storage temperature | -40 ~ +105 |
| LED (PPS) | Not positioned, the light is off; after 3D positioning, the blue light flashes |
Pin Definition (4-pin connector)
| PIN | Name | I/O | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VCC | I | DC 3.6V - 5.5V supply input, Typical: 5.0V |
| 2 | RX | I | Serial Data Input. |
| 3 | TX | O | Serial Data Output. |
| 4 | GND | G | Ground |
NMEA-0183 Output Content (listed)
| Get the parameters | Get the content |
|---|---|
| GGA | Time, location, number of satellites |
| GLL | Longitude, latitude, UTC time |
| GSA | GPS receiver operating mode, positioning satellites used, DOP value, positioning status |
| GSV | Visible GPS satellite information, elevation, azimuth, signal-to-noise ratio |
| RMC | Time, location, date, speed |
| VTG | Ground speed information |
Wiring Notes (as shown in diagrams)
- GPS module to USB-to-TTL cable: RX, TX, GND, VCC connections are shown.
- GPS module to microcontroller wiring diagram shows signals: 1PPS, GND, VCC, RX, TX, BOOT.
- GPS module to flight control wiring diagram note: “TX RX cross-connects to the TX RX I2C interface of the flight controller without cross-connecting”.
Mechanical Drawing Values (mm)
- Overall length: 26.0 1.5 0.8 1.6 15.5 15.0
- Top view width references: 16.0 15.5 15.0 (tolerances shown: 0.2 on 16.0 and 15.5)
- Side view height reference: 8.3 (tolerance shown: 0.3)
- Side view additional dimensions shown: 4.0, 0.5MAX, 6.0
- Rear view dimension references shown: 10.0 (top), 2.5 (left offset), 10.0 (bottom), 2.5 (bottom spacing)
Applications (listed)
- Traversing machine
- Flight control
- Drone
- IoT location devices
- Car navigation
- Portable devices such as mobile phones, tablets
Model Options (Shopify variants)
- Model: BE-245
- Model: BF-245
- Model: BH-245
Model Comparison (from provided table)
| Item | BE-245 | BF-245 | BH-245 |
|---|---|---|---|
| chip | M10050 | B1301Y | B1301N |
| Working mode | GPS L1 C/A, QZSS L1 C/A/S, BDS B1I/B1C, Galileo E1B/C, SBAS L1 C/A: WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS, GAGAN | GPS L1, BDS B1, GALILEO E1, QZSS L1, SBAS L1 | GPS L1, GLONASS G1, BDS B1, GALILEO E1, QZSS L1, SBAS L1, IRNSS |
| Channel | N/A | 100 | 120 |
| Sensitivity | Cold start -148dBm; Hot Start -160dBm | Cold start -148dBm; Hot Start -159dBm | Cold start -148dBm; Hot Start -159dBm |
| Horizontal positioning accuracy | 2.0 m CEP | 2.0 mCEP | 1.5 mCEP |
| Speed accuracy | 0.05m/s CEP | 0.1m/s CEP | 0.1m/s CEP |
| PPS time accuracy | RMS 30ns; 99% 60ns | ||
| cold boot | 27s | 28s | 28s |
| Aided start | 1s | 1s | 1s |
| Hot start | 1s | 1s | 1s |
| Baud rate (bps) | 4800bps - 921600bps,default 115200bps | 9600-2000000bps, default 115200bps, support sleep mode | 9600-2000000bps, default 115200bps, support sleep mode |
| Output level | TTL level | TTL level | TTL level |
| Output protocol | NMEA, UBX | NMEA, UBX | NMEA, UBX |
| Frequency of | 0.25Hz-18Hz, default 1Hz | 1~20Hz (default: 10Hz) | 1~20Hz (default: 10Hz) |
| Operational Limits | Altitude 80,000m; Velocity 500m/s; Dynamics <4g | Altitude 50,000m; Velocity 500m/s; Dynamics <4g | Altitude 50,000m; Velocity 500m/s; Dynamics <4g |
| voltage | DC 3.6V-5.5v, typical: 5.0V | DC 3.6v-5.5v, typical: 5.0V | DC 3.6v-5.5v, typical: 5.0V |
| current | 30mA/5.0V | 20mA/5.0V | 20mA/5.0V |
| size | 26*16*8.3mm | 26*16*8.2mm | 26*16*8.2mm |
| weight | 8.0g | 8.0g | 8.0g |
| connector | 1.00mm 4pins connector | 1.00mm 4pins connector | 1.00mm 4pins connector |
| Operating | -40 ~ +85 | -40 ~ +85 | -40 ~ +85 |
| Storage | -40 ~ +105 | -40 ~ +105 | -40 ~ +105 |
Details

A compact GNSS module built for fixed-wing and other embedded navigation setups.

The built-in antenna and small footprint make integration easier in tight layouts.

Satellite data is delivered through TTL serial output for use with onboard controllers.

Multiple GNSS options help match the module to different navigation requirements.

Common NMEA sentences provide position, time, satellite, and speed data.

Stable reception supports consistent positioning in embedded and mobile applications.

The small board size helps save space in lightweight builds.

Wiring diagrams show how the module connects to common TTL and control interfaces.

Specifications and pin details are listed together for quick integration reference.

Pin labels and board layout help confirm orientation before installation.

Functional and dimension drawings support enclosure planning and connector placement.
