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The CUAV Smart Controller Series

The CUAV Smart Controller originated in 2013 as an open-source hardware solution for civil unmanned system control. It brings together developers from two internationally renowned open-source communities, PX4 and ArduPilot, with the aim of building smart controller systems for unmanned systems that are suited for industrial, commercial, and research applications and development. Thanks to contributors and maintainers from around the globe, along with a professional testing team, CUAV autopilots ensure excellent compatibility and stability when running PX4/ArduPilot firmware. After nearly a decade of development, CUAV Smart Controllers have become the premier choice for open-source intelligent control.

Advantages of CUAV Smart Controllers

  • Built with automotive-grade and industrial-grade components and advanced design principles to deliver ultimate stability and performance.

  • Compatible with both PX4 and ArduPilot open-source ecosystems, offering outstanding compatibility and reliability.

  • Supports a wide range of vehicle types, including multirotors, fixed-wing aircraft, VTOLs, unmanned ground vehicles, unmanned surface vessels, and unmanned underwater vehicles.

  • Provides a fully open-source solution (code, ground control station, and hardware design), making secondary development easier and operation more reliable.

  • Comprehensive technical support system: high-quality after-sales service and technical assistance, plus debugging services, specialized technical support, and training for unmanned systems — making the application of open-source smart controllers effortless.

Features of CUAV Intelligent Controller Models

Specification
X25 EVO
7-nano
Pixhawk V6X
X7+ Pro
Nora+
Release Date20252024202220202020
Design ReferenceCUAV X25CUAV 7-NanoFMU V6XCUAV X7CUAV X7
MCUSTM32H753STM32H743STM32H743/753STM32H743STM32F765
Coprocessor I/O––STM32F103––
Accelerometer and GyroscopeIIM-42653
IIM42652
IIM42653		IIM-42652
BMI088		ICM-42688-P
ICM-20649
BMI088		ADIS-16470
ICM-42688-P
ICM-20689		ICM-42688-P
ICM-20689
ICM-20689
BarometerICP-20100/BMP581ICP-20100/BMP581ICP-20100MS5611*2MS5611*2
Magnetic CompassRM3100IST8310RM3100RM3100RM3100
UART Serial Port65755
CAN InterfaceCAN1*3/CAN2*22222
SPI Interface1(spi6)–1(spi6)1(spi5)1(spi5)
RC IN11–11
Sbus/DSM/RSSI––1––
PWM OUT1614161414
SBUS OUT––1––
TELEM22322
GPS Interface22211
USB1(TYPE-C)1(TYPE-C)2(TYPE-C、gh12(TYPE-C、gh1.25)
Power Interface21422
Ethernet√√√××
Bus-in Shock Absorption√ ×√√
Custom Carrier Board√(CUAV)x√（Pixhawk)√（CUAV)×
Power ModulePMU2 Lite7-PDBCAN PMU LiteCAN PMU liteCAN PMU Lite
IMU HeatingDual Temperature Compensation√√ √
Operating Temperature-20~85℃-20~85℃-20~85℃-20~85℃-20~85℃
Weight110g33.8g99g101g91g
Dimensions76.5×45.45×32.2mm30.75×31.80×25.75mm90×45.0×29.2mm77×45.5×39mm64×46×22mm
Specification
X7+
V5 nano
V5+
Pihack V3X
Pixhack
Release Date20202020201920192015
Design ReferenceCUAV X7FMU V5FMU V5FMU V3FMU V2
MCUSTM32F765STM32F427STM32F427  
Coprocessor I/O––STM32F103STM32F100STM32F100
Accelerometer and GyroscopeICM-42688-P
ICM-20689
ICM-20689		ICM-20689
ICM-20602
BMI055		ICM-20689
ICM-20602
BMI055		LS303D(L3GD20)
MPU6000
MPU6000		LS303D(L3GD20)
MPU6000
BarometerMS5611*2MS5611MS5611*2MS5611MS5611
Magnetic CompassRM3100IST8310IST8310LS303DLS303D
UART Serial Port55555
CAN Interface211  
SPI Interface1(spi5)1(spi5)1(spi5)00
RC IN11–11
Sbus/DSM/RSSI––1––
PWM OUT1412141313
SBUS OUT––1––
TELEM22222
GPS Interface11111
USB11111
Power Interface21211
Ethernet×××××
Bus-in Shock Absorption√√×√√
Custom Carrier Board√(CUAV)×√(CUAV）x×
Power ModuleCAN PMU litePM Analog Power ModulePM Analog Power ModulePM Power ModulePM Power Module
IMU Heating√x√√x
Operating Temperature-20~85℃-20~85℃-20~85℃-10~60℃-20~60℃
Weight101g40g91g66g63g
Dimensions77×45.5×39mm57×34×17mm85.5×42.5×33mm68x44x17mm68x44x17mm

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Supported device frameworks

The CUAV intelligent controller supports all PX4 frame/ArduPilot models.