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APM 2.6

for external magnetometer

UAV T ECHNOLOGY

APM

Providing the same advanced, multiplatform capabilities as APM 2.5, the 2.6 revision
of the award-winning APM autopilot is designed for an external magnetometer. This
improves flight performance by allowing the compass module (or combined GPS with
compass) to be placed further away from sources of potential magnetic interference.

2.6

Wireless
telemetry port

JP1 port for alternative

power distribution
without power module

USB port

2.6

3DR GPS uBlox

with Compass

Power module
port for PM
6-position cable

MULTIPLATFORM AUTOPILOT
ARDUPILOT.COM

6-position cable

...XT60 connectors

Optional PPM
jumper to support
PPM-sum (all
channels over one
wire) RC receivers

We recommend:

2.6

Deans connectors or...

APM 2.6 board with case

APM power module (PM)
PM 6-position cable
Micro USB cable
Telemetry adapter cable
JP1 jumper connector (4 mm)
PPM jumper connector (6 mm)

External compass port for

GPS with compass or
other external compass

GPS port

APM 2.6 requires an external compass.

Featuring active
circuitry for ceramic patch
antenna, rechargeable backup
battery for warm starts, I2C
EEPROM for configuration
storage, and a digital
compass.
Available from
Store.3DRobotics.com

PLANE

To set up your APM 2.6 board using the

APM:Plane firmware please visit:

plane.ardupilot.com

COPTER

To set up your APM 2.6 board using the

APM:Copter firmware, please visit:

copter.ardupilot.com

ROVER

To set up your APM 2.6 board using the

APM:Rover firmware, please visit:

rover.ardupilot.com