Orbit Evo Overview
The Orbit EVO integrates the u-blox NEO-M9N GNSS receiver, IST8310 magnetometer, safety switch, and buzzer into a complete all-in-one navigation solution. Available in both UART and DroneCAN variants, it delivers reliable multi-constellation positioning with dual-stage LNA + SAW filter signal enhancement, making it the professional-grade choice for UAV builds that demand integrated safety features alongside precise navigation.
Key Features
u-blox NEO-M9N GNSS Receiver
Available in UART & DroneCAN Variants
Integrated Safety Switch with LED
Integrated Piezo Buzzer
LNA + SAW Filter Signal Enhancement
Multi-Constellation: GPS, Galileo, BeiDou, GLONASS
GNSS Bands: L1C/A, L1OF, E1B/C, B1I
IST8310 Integrated Magnetometer
Up to 10 Hz Navigation Update Rate
ArduPilot & PX4 Compatible
Compact Ø56mm Form Factor at 35.2g
Technical Specifications
GNSS Performance
GNSS Module
u-blox NEO-M9N
GNSS Systems
GPS, Galileo, BeiDou, GLONASS
GNSS Bands
L1C/A, L1OF, E1B/C, B1I
Signal Enhancement
LNA + SAW Filter
RTK Support
No (Standard Positioning)
Horizontal Position Accuracy
1.5m CEP (without SBAS)
Navigation Update Rate
Up to 10 Hz
Intended Application
Professional Unmanned Systems Navigation
Integrated Sensors
Magnetometer
IST8310 3-axis
Full Scale Range
±1600 µT
Resolution
0.3 µT
Operating Range
-40°C to +85°C
Safety & Alerts
Safety Switch
Integrated tactile button with LED
Buzzer Type
Piezo buzzer
Buzzer Frequency
2–4 kHz
Sound Level
85 dB @ 10cm
UART Variant
Communication Protocol
UART + I2C
Baud Rate
Configurable (default 38400)
Connector 1
6-pin JST-GH (GPS/Compass)
Connector 2
10-pin JST-GH + Safety + Buzzer cables
DroneCAN Variant
Communication Protocol
DroneCAN (UAVCAN)
CAN Baud Rate
Auto-detected (typically 1 Mbps)
Node Configuration
Automatic dynamic node allocation
Connector
4-pin JST-GH (CAN)
Power & Status
Power Supply
5V
Current Consumption
<80mA (GPS + Safety + Buzzer)
Physical Specifications
Diameter
Ø 56mm (±0.5mm)
Height
19.4mm (±0.5mm)
Weight
35.2g
Form Factor
Circular, compact
Flight Stack Compatibility
Supported Firmware
ArduPilot, PX4
Integration
UART or DroneCAN Interface
Operating Temperature
-40°C to +85°C
What's in the Box
1× Orbit EVO GNSS Module
1× Cable (UART or DroneCAN depending on variant)
Documentation & Quick Start Guide
Note: For 3D files (.step format), please visit our documentation.