{"product_id":"bluerobotics-navigator-drone-flight-controller","title":"BlueRobotics Navigator Drone Flight Controller","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-block-list__item product-block-list__item--description details_product\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card__header\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 class=\"card__title heading h3\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card__section expandable-content desc-view-more\" id=\"main-description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rte text--pull\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eBlueRobotics Navigator Drone Flight Controller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eCompatible with Raspberry Pi 4 (Not included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eFeatures 6-axis Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eComes with BlueOS, a core operating software\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eIncludes custom-designed aluminum heatsink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBlueRobotics Navigator Drone Flight Controller\u003c\/strong\u003e is an advanced expansion board compatible with the Raspberry Pi 4. It transforms the Raspberry Pi 4 into a comprehensive flight controller, suitable for powering a wide range of mobile devices including remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), unmanned surface vehicles (USVs), drones, and ground vehicles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Navigator is essentially a compilation of inputs and outputs. It receives inputs from integrated sensors and sends outputs to servos or speed controllers. It also features expansion ports for connecting external devices. The onboard features of the Navigator include a 6-axis Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) equipped with accelerometers and gyroscopes for orientation, dual three-axis magnetometers for compass heading, and a barometer for altitude measurement in air. It also provides 16 servo Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) channel outputs, current and voltage Analog to Digital Converter (ADC) inputs, and built-in leak detection for two probes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"width: 500px;  \" alt src=\"https:\/\/cdn.robotshop.com\/media\/b\/blu\/rb-blu-305\/img\/bluerobotics-navigator-drone-flight-controller-desc1.webp\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Navigator comes with an SD card preloaded with BlueOS, a new core operating software designed for ROVs and other robotics. This software, built on Raspbian Linux, offers a range of features including autopilot software management, video streaming, software updates, and user-defined extensions. It facilitates a smooth start with the Navigator and ArduPilot firmware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe schematic design of the Navigator is open source, which aids in maximizing the usage of the Navigator. The Navigator also features expansion connectors that adhere to the Blue Robotics Connector Standard, making them compatible with most industry autopilot accessories. These expansion ports include four serial ports, two I2C ports, two 16-bit ADC ports, and an external LED port compatible with Neopixel RGB LEDs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"width: 500px;  \" alt src=\"https:\/\/cdn.robotshop.com\/media\/b\/blu\/rb-blu-305\/img\/bluerobotics-navigator-drone-flight-controller-desc2.webp\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Navigator boasts several notable features such as dual power inputs with automatic power switching for redundancy, 3.3V logic on all ports, and 5V tolerance on serial ports. It comes with a custom-designed aluminum heatsink that fits between the Navigator and Raspberry Pi, enabling the Raspberry Pi to operate at high CPU usage in poorly cooled environments. The Navigator board has a slot that allows the use of the Raspberry Pi's CSI camera connector. 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