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Orbit EVO Specifications

Common Specifications

SpecificationDetails
GNSS Moduleu-blox NEO-M9N
Intended ApplicationProfessional Unmanned Systems Navigation
MagnetometerIST8310
GNSS SystemsGPS, Galileo, BeiDou, GLONASS
GNSS BandsL1C/A, L1OF, E1B/C, B1I
Signal EnhancementLNA + SAW Filter
RTK SupportNo (Standard positioning)
Horizontal Position Accuracy1.5m CEP (without SBAS)
Navigation Update RateUp to 10 Hz
Power Supply5V
Current Consumption<80mA (GPS + Safety + Buzzer)
Safety SwitchIntegrated tactile button with LED indicator
BuzzerIntegrated piezo buzzer for audible alerts
Status IndicationSafety LED (Arm/Disarm status)

UART Variant Specifications

SpecificationDetails
Communication ProtocolUART (GPS, Compass, Safety, Buzzer)
InterfaceUART + I2C
Baud RateConfigurable (default 38400)
Connector 16-pin JST-GH (GPS/Compass)
Connector 26-pin JST-GH (GPS/Compass) + Safety Switch cable + Buzzer cable
Pin 1 ConfigurationVCC, GND, TX, RX, SDA, SCL
Pin 2 ConfigurationVCC, GND, TX, RX, SDA, SCL + Safety + Buzzer

DroneCAN Variant Specifications

SpecificationDetails
Communication ProtocolDroneCAN (UAVCAN)
InterfaceCAN Bus
CAN Baud RateAuto-detected (typically 1 Mbps)
Node ConfigurationAutomatic dynamic node allocation
Connector4-pin JST-GH (CAN)
Pin ConfigurationVCC, GND, CAN_H, CAN_L
FeaturesGPS, Compass, Safety Switch, Buzzer all via CAN

Safety Switch

ParameterSpecification
TypeTactile momentary button
FunctionArm/Disarm control
LED IndicatorRed (Disarmed), Green (Armed)
Protocol SupportArduPilot, PX4
DebounceHardware debouncing

Buzzer

ParameterSpecification
TypePiezo buzzer
Frequency Range2-4 kHz
Sound Level85 dB @ 10cm
Alert TypesArming, GPS fix, Warnings, Battery alerts
Protocol SupportArduPilot, PX4

LED Indicators

LEDColorFunction
PowerGreenSolid when powered
PPSBlue1Hz blink with GPS lock
SafetyRed/GreenRed = Disarmed, Green = Armed

Magnetometer Specifications (IST8310)

ParameterSpecification
Full Scale±1600 µT
Resolution0.3 µT
Output Data RateUp to 160 Hz
Operating Range-40°C to +85°C