Ardupilot APM 2.8 Flight Control Card

APM 2.8 is an autopilot module. It allows the user to turn a fixed, rotary-wing or multi-wing vehicle (even cars and boats) into a fully autonomous vehicle; Capable of performing GPS missions programmed with waypoints. allows two-way radio communication giving you complete control and delivers live data to your computer or tablet.

Sensors are exactly the same as the APM2.6, but the compass is powered to avoid magnetic interference. and there is an optional compass designed for vehicles (especially multicutters and rovers) that need to be located as far away from engine sources as possible. There is an option to use the built-in compass or the external compass using a jumper. The 3DR uBlox with Compass is designed for use with GPS so that the GPS/Compass unit can be mounted higher than the APM itself to avoid noise sources. APM 2.8 requires a GPS unit for full autonomy.

Using the built-in compass

To use the built-in compass, connect the jumper as shown below. If the compass jumper is removed, the APM board uses external compass, best for multirotors with externally mounted GPS/compass module.

Specifications

Arduino compatible
3-axis gyroscope with high-performance barometer
Includes accelerometer and magnetometer
Onboard 4 MegaByte Dataflash chip for automatic data logging
Optional external GPS, Mediatek MT3329 V2 or uBlox LEA-6H module available
Barometric pressure sensor upgraded to MS5611-01BA03 from Measurement Properties
Invensense's 6 DoF One of the first open source autopilot systems to use Accelerometer / Gyro MPU-6000
Pre-soldered header pins
Dimensions: 44x70x15mm
Weight: 29g

What Can You Control with APM Arducopter?

Multirotors - APM:Copter

Airplanes - APM:Plane

Helicopters - APM:Copter

Rovers - APM: Rover

User Guide

Software