✔ This is the new APM 2.8 autopilot module. The sensors are exactly the same as with APM2.6, however this version does not have an onboard compass, which makes this version ideal for use with multicopters and rovers
✔ Open source autopilot system: The APM 2.8 is a complete open source autopilot system and the bestselling technology that won the prestigious 2012 Outback Challenge UAV competition. It allows the user to turn any fixed, rotary wing or multirotor vehicle (even cars and boats) into a fully autonomous vehicle; capable of performing programmed GPS missions with waypoints. It is Available with top or side connectors
✔ No onboard compass: This is revision of the board has no onboard compass, which is designed for vehicles (especially multicopters and rovers) where the compass should be placed as far from power and motor sources as possible to avoid magnetic interference. This is designed to be used with the 3DR uBlox GPS with Compass, so that the GPS/Compass unit can be mounted further from noise sources than APM itself
✔ Processing, Atmel's ATMEGA2560 and ATMEGA32U-2 chips for processing and USB functions respectively
✔ Specifications:
A. Can be ordered with top entry pins for attaching connectors vertically, or as side entry pins to slide your connectors in to either end horizontally
B. Includes 3-axis gyro, accelerometer and magnetometer, along with a high-performance barometer
C. Onboard 4 Megabyte Data flash chip for automatic data logging
D. Optional off-board GPS, uBlox LEA-6H module with Compass.
E. One of the first open source autopilot systems to use Intenseness’s 6 DoF Accelerometer/Gyro MPU-6000.
F. Barometric pressure sensor upgraded to MS5611-01BA03, from Measurement Specialties.
G. Housing Material: Plastic
H. Housing Color: Gray
I. With housing Size: 70 x 44 x 13mm
J. Net Weight: 31g
✔ Package included:
1 x APM2.8 Flight Controller with Case
1 x Cable