ArduCopter APM 2.8 Flight Controller
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The ArduCopter APM 2.8 Flight Controller is an open-source autopilot platform designed for autonomous multirotors, fixed-wing aircraft, and ground rovers. Powered by an ATmega2560 microprocessor, it features a built-in 6-axis gyro/accelerometer, an altimeter barometer, and dedicated data logging storage.
This upgraded v2.8 revision includes a critical hardware jumper to bypass the internal compass, allowing you to use a mast-mounted external compass to prevent electromagnetic interference from your motors. It supports full GPS waypoint mission navigation, automated Return-to-Launch (RTL) failsafes, and works seamlessly with the open-source Mission Planner ground control software.
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ArduCopter APM 2.8 Flight Controller
The ArduCopter APM 2.8 Flight Controller is an advanced, fully open-source autopilot platform designed for DIY drone enthusiasts and roboticists. Engineered as a highly flexible control core, this board allows users to transform any remote-controlled vehicle—including multirotors, traditional helicopters, fixed-wing aircraft, and ground rovers—into a completely autonomous machine capable of executing complex, pre-programmed GPS waypoint missions.
ArduCopter APM 2.8 Flight Controller
Hardware Performance & Sensors
At the heart of the APM 2.8 is the ATmega2560 microprocessing core paired with an ATmega32U2 processing chip dedicated entirely to seamless USB connectivity. To achieve stable flights and precise position tracking, the board integrates a professional-grade micro-electromechanical system (MEMS) sensor array
- Invensense MPU-6000: A 6-DOF (Degrees of Freedom) internal tracking engine containing a combined 3-axis gyroscope and a 3-axis accelerometer to calculate spatial orientation and movement instantly.Â
- MS5611-01BA03: A high-performance barometric pressure sensor that delivers high-resolution altitude hold capabilities down to precise vertical thresholds. [1, 2]
- 4MB Onboard Dataflash: An integrated data storage chip that automatically logs active flight statistics and sensor telemetry for post-flight replay, analysis, and diagnostic optimization. [1]
ArduCopter APM 2.8 Flight Controller
Upgraded Connections & Compass Routing
The v2.8 revision brings notable hardware routing refinements over older legacy variants. The 1.0mm 6-pin GPS interface was completely updated to standard DF13 connection ports to allow clean, plug-and-play wiring configurations with modern external GPS antennas. [1]
Furthermore, the board solves magnetic interference vulnerabilities caused by nearby power distribution boards and motors. While it carries a built-in magnetometer (compass), the APM 2.8 integrates an on-board physical jumper selection. By removing or adjusting this jumper, users can isolate and completely shut down the onboard compass, routing the system instead to utilize a high-precision, mast-mounted external compass safely away from electromagnetic noise. [1, 2]
ArduCopter APM 2.8 Flight Controller
Software Support & Ground Control
The platform natively handles full mission scripting and telemetry manipulation using standard open-source ground stations like Mission Planner. Without needing manual programming, users can set up precise automated safety protocols, including a built-in hardware failsafe processor that initiates a Return-to-Launch (RTL) sequence to pilot the drone back home automatically if a radio link or receiver connection is lost. [1]
Technical Specifications Summary
| Component / Parameter | Specification Details |
|---|---|
| Main Processing Core | Atmel ATmega2560 |
| USB Processing Core | Atmel ATmega32U2 |
| Primary Sensors | MPU-6000 (Gyro/Accel), MS5611 (Barometer) |
| Input Operating Voltage | 4.75V – 12V DC (Safe power module feed recommended) |
| Onboard Flash Memory | 4 Megabyte Dataflash (Automatic logging) |
| Output / Input Rails | 8 PWM Servo Input Channels / 8 Output Motor Channels |
| Expansion Interface Ports | MUX Port (Configurable UART0, UART2, I2C, or OSD) |
| Board Weight & Form Factor | ~38g (Enclosure only); Dimensions approx. 69 x 45 x 12 mm |
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