CUAV NEO 3x GNSS - DroneCAN High-Precision Positioning Module
Digital Precision, Unwavering Determination: The Future Navigation Standard
The CUAV NEO 3x is a high-performance digital GNSS unit designed for professional UAV systems. Thanks to its integrated U-blox M9N engine, it connects to four different satellite systems simultaneously (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and BeiDou), ensuring a fast and stable 3D Lock even in the most challenging geographical conditions. Its use of the modern DroneCAN protocol instead of a traditional I2C connection guarantees digital and lossless data transmission.
NEO 3x GNSS Key Features
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U-blox M9N Technology: Offers an update rate of up to 25Hz per second with a new-generation GNSS receiver. This allows the drone to respond much faster to instantaneous position changes.
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DroneCAN (UAVCAN) Advantage: Transmits data digitally via the CAN bus line. This prevents signal interference (EMI) even with extended cable lengths and minimizes compass errors (Compass Variance).
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Industrial Grade RM3100 Compass: The high-precision RM3100 magnetometer located within the module has a much lower noise ratio compared to standard compasses. This helps the drone determine its heading much more stably.
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Advanced Filtering and Protection: Thanks to internal SAW filters and an LNA (Low Noise Amplifier), it filters signal noise created by telemetry modules or other electronic components, capturing satellite signals in their purest form.
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RGB Status LED: With its bright and wide-angle RGB LED, system status, satellite lock, and error warnings can be easily observed on the ground.
Technical Specification Table
| Feature | Detail |
| GNSS Receiver | U-blox M9N (GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo) |
| Processor | STM32F4 Series |
| Compass (Magnetometer) | RM3100 (Industrial Grade) |
| Communication Protocol | DroneCAN (UAVCAN) |
| Accuracy (Horizontal) | 1.5m (with GPS/GLONASS/BeiDou) |
| Velocity Accuracy | 0.05 m/s |
| Operating Voltage | 5V |
| Weight | ~35g |
| Dimensions | Φ60 x 14 mm |
Applications
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Autonomous Mapping: Photogrammetry missions requiring high positional accuracy.
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Industrial Inspection: Safe flight around power lines where electromagnetic fields are intense.
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VTOL and Fixed-Wing: High-speed aircraft requiring rapid position updates.