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NEO 3: GPS Module Technical Specs & Hardware Setup
The NEO series GNSS module is a single-point positioning module for unmanned systems. It integrates common accessories for unmanned systems, such as GPS, a buzzer, and a safety switch. It has high positioning accuracy, good stability, simple use, and high cost performance, making it a conventional unmanned system. Ideal for positioning and navigation modules for drones, Rover, and sub. CUAV has launched the following products for different user needs:
CUAV GNSS Module Parameter Comparison Table | |||||
| CUAV Products | NEO 3 | NEO 3 Pro | NEO 3x | NEO 4 SE | NEO 4 Nano |
| Processor | 一 | STM32F412 | STM32F412 | STM32H5 | STM32H5 |
| Sensor | Compass:IST8310 | Compass: RM3100 Barometer: ICP-20100 | Compass: RM3100 Barometer: ICP-20100 | Compass: IIS2MDC | Compass: IIS2MDC |
| RGB Driver | NCP5623C | MCU Direct Drive | MCU Direct Drive | MCU Direct Drive | MCU Direct Drive |
| Buzzer | Passive Buzzer | Passive Buzzer | Passive Buzzer | Passive Buzzer | Passive Buzzer |
| Safety Switch | Physical Button | Physical Button | Physical Button | Physical Button | Physical Button |
| GNSS Receiver | u-blox M9N | u-blox M9N | u-blox M9N | u-blox MIA-M10Q | u-blox MIA-M10Q |
| Number of Concurrent GNSS | 4(BDS、Galileo、GLONASS、GPS) | 4(BDS、Galileo、GLONASS、GPS) | 4(BDS、Galileo、GLONASS、GPS) | 4(BDS、Galeo、GLONASS、GPS) | 4(BDS、Galleo、GLONASS、GPS) |
| Frequency Band | GPS:L1C/A GLONASS:L10F BDS:B11 Galileo:E1B/C | GPS:L1C/A GLONASS:L10F BDS:B11 Galileo:E1B/C | GPS:L1C/A GLONASS:L10F BDS:B1I Galileo:E1B/C | GPS:L1 CIA GLONASS: L1OF BDS:B11/B1C Galileo:E1B/C | GPS:L1 C/A GLONASS:L10F BDS:B11/B1C Galileo:E1B/C |
| GNSS Augmentation System | SBAS:WAAS,EGNOS,MSAS QZSS:L1s(SAIF) Other: RTCM3.3 | SBAS:WAAS,EGNOS,MSAS QZSS:L1s(SAIF) Other: RTCM3.3 | SBAS:WAAS,EGNOS,MSAS QZSS:L1s(SAIF) Other: RTCM3.3 | SBAS:EGNOS,GAGAN, MSAS,WAAS, BDSBAS,KASS and SouthPAN QZSS:L1S(SLAS) | SBAS:EGNOS,GAGAN, MSAS,WAAS, BDSBAS,KASS and SouthPAN QZSS:L1S(SLAS) |
| Nav. Update Rate | 25Hz(Max) | 25Hz(Max) | 5Hz(Default),25Hz(Max) | 5Hz(Default),25Hz(Max) | Up to 10 Hz,25Hz(Max) |
| Horizontal Accuracy | 2.0m (Highest measured value is 0.7m) | 2.0m (Highest measured value is 0.7m) | 1.5m (Highest measured value is 0.7m) | 1.5m CEP | 1.5m CEP |
| Speed Accuracy | 0.05m/s | 0.05m/s | 0.05m/s | 0.05m/s | 0.05m/s |
| Acquisition | Cold Start:24s Hot Start:2s Aided Start:2s | Cold start:24s Hot start:2s Aided start:2s | Cold start:24s Hot start:2s Aided start:2s | Cold Start:27s Hot Start:1s Aided Start:1s | Cold Start:27s Hot Start:1s Aided Start:1s |
| Number of Satellites(MAX) | 32+ | 32+ | 32+ | 32+ | 32+ |
| Sensitivity | Tracking &Nav:-167dBm Cold start &Hot start:-148dBm Reacquisition:-160dBm | Tracking &Nav:-167dBm Cold start &Hot start:-148dBm Reacquisition:-160dBm | Tracking &Nav:-167dBm Cold start:-148dBm Hot start:-159dBm Reacquisition:-160dBm | Tracking &Nav:-167dBm Reacquisition:-160dBm Cold start:-148dBm Hot start:-159dBm | Tracking &Nav:-167dBm Reacquisition:-160dBm Cold start:-148dBm Hot start:-159dBm |
| Protocol | UART+I2C+IO | DroneCAN | DroneCAN | DroneCAN | DroneCAN |
| Wave Filtering | SAW+LNA+SAW | SAW+LNA+SAW | SAW+LNA+SAW | SAW+LNA+SAW+LNA | SAW+LNA+SAW+LNA |
| Anti Electromagnetie/ Radio Frequency Interference | EMI+RFI | EMI+RFI | EMI+RFI | EMI+RFI | EMI+RFI |
| Upgrade Firmware | Support | Support | Support | Support | Support |
| Supported Controller | CUAV series Pixhawk series | CUAV series Pixhawk series | CUAV series Pixhawk series | CUAV series Pixhawk series | CUAV series Pixhawk series |
| Port Type | GHR-10V-S | GHR-04V-S | GHR-04V-S | GHR-04V-S | GHR-04V-S |
| Input Voltage | 4.7～5.2V | 4.7～5.2V | 4.7～5.2V | 4.7～5.2V | 4.5～5.4V |
| Operating Temperature | -10～+70℃ | -10～+70℃ | -10～+70℃ | -10～+80℃ | -10～+80℃ |
| Protection Level | 一 | 一 | IP66 | 一 | 一 |
| Size | 60×60×16mm | 60×60×16mm | 67×67×21.2mm | 60×60×16.1mm | 34×20×14.5mm |
| Weight | 33g | 33g | 46g(Cable Excluded) | 33g | 10.6g |
Next, we will explain to you, step by step, how to use different models of GNSS modules.
Quick Wiring
Overview
NEO 3 uses a hardware design similar to NEO v2, and upgrades the GNSS navigation module to the M9N module that supports the four mainstream satellite systems of Beidou, GPS, Galileo, and Glonass. The positioning accuracy has been significantly improved. It is a high Cost-effective unmanned system positioning and navigation module. It integrates a compass, a flight controller status light, a buzzer, and a safety switch in one; it has the characteristics of high sensitivity and strong anti-interference.
Product features
- Integrated Ublox latest generation GNSS module (NEO-M9N)
- Support the concurrency of four mainstream satellite systems to adapt to more complex environments
- Dedicated antenna supporting four major satellite systems
- Integrated compass, flight controller status light, buzzer, etc.
Product function
- GPS positioning: provide accurate positioning information for unmanned system equipment
- Electronic compass: provides accurate heading and attitude information
- FC status reminder: circular RGB display flight control status
- Alarm function: Provide an alarm when the drone has information that threatens safe flight
- Safety protection: Provide physical buttons to avoid accidental motor rotation and protect you and the equipment
- Support the concurrency of four mainstream satellite systems to adapt to more complex environments
- Dedicated antenna supporting four major satellite systems
- Integrated compass, flight controller status light, buzzer, etc.
Key data
| Annotate | |
| Compass | IST8310 |
| GNSS receiver | UBLOX NEO M9N |
| RGB drive | NCP5623 |
| Buzzer | Passive buzzer |
| Safety switch | Physical button |
| Number of concurrent GNSS | 4(Beidou、Galileo、 GLONASS、 GPS) |
| Frequency band | GPS: L1C/A |
| GLONASS: L10F | |
| Beidou: B1I | |
| Galileo: E1B/C | |
| GNSS Augmentation System | SBAS: WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS |
| QZSS:L1s(SAIF) | |
| other: RTCM3.3 | |
| Horizontal accuracy | 2.0M |
| Speed accuracy | 0.05M/S |
| Nav. update rate | 25Hz(Max) |
| Acquisition | Cold start: 24S |
| Hot start: 2S | |
| Aided start: 2s | |
| Number of satellites(MAX) | 32+ |
| Sensitivity | Tracking and nav-167dBm |
| Cold start Hot star-148dBm | |
| Reacquisition -160dBm | |
| Protocol | UART+IO+I2C |
| Wave filtering | SAW+LNA+SAW |
| Anti-Electromagnetic/radio frequency interference | EMI+RFI |
| Upgrade firmware | Support satellite receiver firmware upgrade |
| Supported flight controller | CUAV series, |
| Pixahwk series | |
| Port TYpe | GHR-10V-S |
| Input voltage | 4.7-5.2V |
| Operating temperature | -10~70℃ |
| Size | 60*60*16MM |
| Weight | 33g |
Size
Connection-to-v5+
Note
The connections of other PX4 controllers are the same.
Pinouts
Control parameter setting
Neo 3 is a plug-and-play module without parameter settings.
More info
Information regarding other models of positioning modules will be continuously updated, so please stay tuned.
Procurement/Purchasing Communication
Laura
E-mail:Laura@cuav.net
WhatsApp:(+86)18078814327
Tina
E-mail:Tina@cuav.net
WhatsApp:(+86)18122367332
