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
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
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.
