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FEATURES

MAVLink Compatible Protocol
Can be used with Mission Planner, Qgroundcontrol, UgCS (v2.10)
Free 50 waypoint navigation included
Total solution for all multicopter platforms
Flight Control Mode: Manual, Attitude, GPS
Enhanced Lost-Control Protection: Return to Launch (RTL), Auto Hovering
Augmented Control Mode (ACM): Point-of-Interest, Stick-Orientation, Home Steering
Compatible systems: Futaba S-Bus, DSM2, DSMX, JR XBus, JETI EX Bus, SRXL
Integrated Bluetooth module, Mini-USB
Onboard Data Logger
User Updatable Firmware

ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Operating Voltage: 4.5V~8.5V
Current consumption: Max 3W (typical：0.5A at 5V)
Operating Temperature: -25°C ~ 60°C
Refresh Frequency: 400Hz

PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Main Controller Module: 60mm x 35mm x 20mm, 54 g
GPS-Compass Module: 40 mm (diameter) x 10mm, 15 g
Power Distribution Board: 74mm×55mm×14mm, 78 g

ACCURACY

Hovering Tolerance (GPS Mode)
Vertical: ±0.5m
Horizontal: ±1.5m
Maximum Wind: 14m/s
Maximum Yaw Angular Velocity: 150°/s
Maximum Tilt Angle: 30° in Attitude mode
Maximum Speed: 15m/s in GPS mode
Maximum ascent / descent Velocity: ±6m/s (higher speed on request)

INF Jupiter JM-1 autopilot currently supports the following MAVLink commands:

MAV_CMD
– MAV_CMD_NAV_WAYPOINT
– MAV_CMD_NAV_RETURN_TO_LAUNCH
– MAV_CMD_NAV_LAND
– MAV_CMD_NAV_TAKEOFF
– MAV_CMD_DO_CHANGE_SPEED (only speed, mission param #2)
– MAV_CMD_DO_DIGICAM_CONTROL (only shooting command, mission param #5)
– MAV_CMD_DO_SET_CAM_TRIGG_DIST

MAVLink Messages
– HEARTBEAT ( #0 )
– SYS_STATUS ( #1 )
– GPS_RAW_INT ( #24 )
– ATTITUDE ( #30 )
– GLOBAL_POSITION_INT ( #33 )
– MISSION_CURRENT ( #42 )
– NAV_CONTROLLER_OUTPUT ( #62 ), (only wp_dist)
– VFR_HUD ( #74 )

Mission
– MISSION_ITEM ( #39 )
– MISSION_REQUEST ( #40 )
– MISSION_SET_CURRENT ( #41 )
– MISSION_REQUEST_LIST ( #43 )
– MISSION_COUNT ( #44 )
– MISSION_ACK ( #47 )
– COMMAND_LONG ( #76 )( only MAV_CMD_COMPONENT_ARM_DISARM and MAV_CMD_MISSION_START(ignore param #1 and #2))
– COMMAND_ACK ( #77 )

InnoFlight announces Cerberus Triple Redundant Autopilot Systems

The advanced Jupiter JM-1 multicopter autopilot is now fully redundant with the release of the Cerberus Triple Redundant Autopilot Module by InnoFlight.

Taoyuan, Taiwan (R.O.C) – April, 2016

InnoFlight (INF), the leading manufacturer of flight control systems, UAV and stabilised camera gimbals in Taiwan today announced the release of the world first triple redundant Cerberus multicopter autopilot system. The company has over ten years’ experience in design and development of flight stabilised system for VTOL type aircrafts as well as over thirty years combined experienced in UAV operations.

“We are very excited to announce the release of the Cerberus Triple Redundant autopilot system. Cerberus enable up to 5 standard Jupiter JM-1 flight controller and theirs built-in IMU’s, GPS, and Compasses to work together as a true triple redundant flight control system.

The Cerberus redundant autopilot system not only provides the obvious increase in safety but when comparing to a single Jupiter JM-1, our triple redundant system can process sensor data from all three Jupiter JM-1 thus greatly increase the accuracy and performance of the system.

The Cerberus enhanced redundant system not only enables redundancy among autopilot modules as a whole but also their internal sensors. As long as two Main Control Units and sensors from any module are functioning, the Cerberus would continue to provide normal flight control operations.

To understand the benefit of a true triple redundant system we can look at this simple example; if the reliability of a typical autopilot is 1/1000, then the reliability of the same autopilot in a triple redundant arrangement would be 1/1000 x 1/1000 = 1/1,000,000. If the same system is multiplied up to a quadruple redundant system, then the reliability will go up to 1/1 billion and so forth.

In fact, our Cerberus redundant system CAN bus technology can support up to 5 Jupiter JM-1 giving you unprecedented reliability never seen before.”

INF is expected to begin shipping the Cerberus in July of 2016. Customers can see the Cerberus fully functional prototype on display at NAB, and AUVSI this April/May.

The advanced Jupiter JM-1 multicopter autopilot is now compatible with MAVLink protocol further its capability for SUAS research and development.

Taoyuan, Taiwan (R.O.C) – March, 2016

InnoFlight (INF), the leading manufacturer of flight control systems, UAV and stabilised camera gimbals in Taiwan today announced the release of MAVLink compatible Jupiter JM-1 multicopter autopilot. The company has over ten years’ experience in design and development of flight stabilised system for VTOL type aircrafts as well as over thirty years combined experienced in UAV operations.

“We would like to announce the release of the MAVLink compatible Jupiter JM-1 autopilot. We believe that this capability will open up new academic research applications and development opportunities – particularly when you compare the feature-packed JM-1 pricing to other comparable products on the market.”

INF has been producing gyros, IMU and flight stabilisation modules as an OEM since 2006. The company revealed that it has been working on furthering the JM-1 autopilot capabilities since January of this year which includes external sensor integration and advanced redundant system.

Ryan Vu, business development director of INF had this to say, “We are excited with the release of the Jupiter JM-1 autopilot and look forward to introducing our range of products worldwide. I believe our current product range which includes the Stellar X8, the 3-axis stabilised MA-1 gimbal and the JM-1 autopilot will fit very well in the professional aerial photography and UAV market.”

INF also hinted that there will be a release of an exciting new product at NAB in Las Vegas in April this year.

To learn more about INF and its products, contact Ryan Vu (English language) by email, ryan.vu@inf-drone.com or Jenny Wang (Chinese language), jenny.wang@inf-drone.com. INF website at www.inf-drone.com