MP1000 Autopilot: Stability, Control, GPS Navigation

The MP1000 series of miniature, low cost autopilot modules is the perfect choice to stabilize or guide a low cost, high functionality entry level UAV or RPV. Small and light enough to fit easily into a 40 size RC trainer, capabilities include airspeed hold, altitude hold, turn coordination, and GPS navigation. Basic data logging and manual override are also supported. All feedback loop gains are user programmable.

Features:

• Complete flight control system including GPS receiver
• Very low cost - less then $1,500 including sensors and GPS receiver
• Gain scheduling for optimal flight performance
• Compact and lightweight - fits easily into a 40 size trainer
• User programmable feedback gains and flight parameters
• Interfaces to any conventional 5 channel RC receiver and 5 RC servos
• Simultaneous altitude, airspeed hold and turn coordination
• Surface Mount components used for reduced size and increased reliability
• Multiple waypoint GPS navigation
• Authorotative 20 degree per second turn rate
• Manually piloted (RC), Manually directed(RPV) and autonomous (UAV) flight modes
• Supports ailerons and flaps or flaperons
• Low battery warning: both on the ground and in flight
• Automatic switch to autonomous flight mode on loss of RC signal
• RISC microprocessors (4) used for high performance
• Very low power consumption

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