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3500 UAV autopilot


The 3500 is a full featured UAV autopilot designed for fixed-wing airframes with a gross weight of 5~55 lbs.   The 3500 includes on-board AHRS and airdata sensors and comes with a waterproof GPS & 6 mile radio-modems. Advanced features include mouse-click waypoint creation and track display on a high resolution map image.
 
The 3500 was specifically designed for commercial  fixed-wing UAVs.  The 3500's feature set supports proposed FAA guidelines for Group II & III  sUAS operations.

  • PCB Size: 4.0” x 2.0” x 0.5”
  • Weight: 1.2oz PCB 
  • Power: 5.5v to 7.0v @ 150ma ( PCB )
  • RC channels: ( 7 ) input, ( 7 ) output
  • RC interface: compatible with 3v & 5v RC receivers, digital & analog RC servos
  • Internal AHRS: 6DOF @ 1 kHz, 360deg all axes, temp comp, 300dps
  • Waypoints: 64 programmable waypoints ( LON, LAT, ALT, SPD )
  • Payload servo: ( 1 ) controlled from GCS
  • Telemetry: 9600b, full-duplex data link ( capable of uploading data in flight )
  • Sensor Calibration: stored in FLASH
  • Data Logging: FDR ( 20 channel data recorder @ 1Hz )
  • Fault detection: lost Link, lost GPS & sensor failure
  • Camera Stabilization: ( 3 ) servo outputs
  • GPS: 20ch @ 5 Hz 
  • max altitude: 15,000 ft MSL
  • max speed: 150kts
  • Radio modem: XBeeXSC set, 6 mile range




  • Recommended for fixed-wing aircraft  5 ~ 55 lb
    available with 150dps or 300dps rate sensors
    150dps recommended for planes > 15 lbs GTOW
    300dps recommended for planes < 15 lbs GTOW


    The ground control software requires a laptop computer running WIN7 or WINXP.
    This autopilot system has been classified 9A012b by the US Commerce Department and requires an export license ( except Canada ).
    This autopilot system is limited  by software to a maximum range of 295 km.
    This autopilot hardware has been designed to comply with DO160



    Document
    Field report
    Upgrade
    All new 3500 autopilots include a 5Hz GPS receiver which provides better position accuracy while turning.
    All new 3500 autopilots feature a 1kHz IMU which provides better vibration tolerance.

    Older 3500 autopilots can be upgraded with the latest firmware and a 5HZ GPS, see UNAV orderform for current pricing. 
    Document
    3500FW Brochure
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