Orbit SAM Overview
The Orbit SAM is purpose-built for FPV drones and entry-level applications, integrating the efficient u-blox SAM-M10Q GNSS receiver and IST8310 magnetometer. This ultra-compact 20×20mm system provides multi-constellation GNSS capabilities with low power consumption, making it a perfect fit where every gram and milliamp counts.
Key Features
Ultra-Compact 20×20mm Form Factor
u-blox SAM-M10Q GNSS Receiver
Low Power Consumption (<40mA)
Multi-Constellation: GPS, Galileo, BeiDou, GLONASS
GNSS Bands: L1C/A, L1OF, E1B/C, B1I
IST8310 Integrated Magnetometer
Up to 5 Hz Navigation Update Rate
UART Interface
Dual LED Status Indicators
Lightweight at 9g
Technical Specifications
GNSS Performance
GNSS Module
u-blox SAM-M10Q
GNSS Systems
GPS, Galileo, BeiDou, GLONASS
GNSS Bands
L1C/A, L1OF, E1B/C, B1I
RTK Support
No (Standard Positioning)
Horizontal Position Accuracy
1.5m CEP (without SBAS)
Navigation Update Rate
Up to 5 Hz
Integrated Sensors
Magnetometer
IST8310 3-axis
Full Scale Range
±1600 µT
Resolution
0.3 µT
Operating Range
-40°C to +85°C
Communication & Connectivity
Communication Protocol
UART (GPS, Compass)
Baud Rate
Configurable (default 38400)
Intended Application
FPV Drones & Unmanned Systems Navigation
Power & Status
Power Supply
5V
Current Consumption
<40mA
Status Indication
Green LED (Power ON), Blue PPS LED (Solid ON when powered, 1Hz blink with GPS fix)
Physical Specifications
Dimensions (L×W×H)
20mm × 20mm × 11.45mm
Weight
9g
Form Factor
Ultra-Compact
Flight Stack Compatibility
Supported Firmware
ArduPilot, PX4
Integration
Standard UART Interface
Operating Temperature
-40°C to +85°C
What's in the Box
1× Orbit SAM GNSS Module
1× UART Cable
Documentation & Quick Start Guide
Note: For 3D files (.step format), please visit our documentation.