Skip to main content
MP2128LRC2 Enclosed Fixed-Wing UAV Autopilot (2.4 GHz)
Description
Equipped with full airside and groundside UAV system components, the MP2128LRC2 is MicroPilot’s premium UAV autopilot package. The LRC’s most significant benefit is an integrated, redundant, long-range data communication link allowing greater distance and flexibility for your UAV system. The LRC ground unit uses standard, off-the-shelf radio modems. It adds RC control information to the existing GCS datalink and a second redundant datalink, which reduces possible failure modes.
Features
- The LRC's 1-watt data radio modem provides reliable communications for telemetry and GCS-originated control at a range greater than 10km
- Fly-by-radio modem capability lets you manually pilot your UAV to a range greater than 10 km and is compatible with off-the-shelf JR and Futaba transmitters
- Dual radio modem design allows for two distinct frequencies for manual control due to RF interference
- Redundant microprocessors provide manual control even in the event of a complete autopilot failure
- The LRC's small, low-weight but rugged aluminum enclosure protects sensitive electronics and is convenient to install in a variety of airframes
- By preventing interference with other UAV subsystems, the aluminum enclosure provides optimum EMI/RFI protection that simplifies integration
- With three control modes including autopilot, manually piloted and emergency direct servo override, you can be confident that your UAV will perform in all scenarios. Automatic switch between manually piloted and emergency direct servo mode allows instant recovery.
- In the event of both autopilot and communications failure, a failsafe watchdog timer activates the parachute.
- The LRC's high current drivers simplify on/off control of onboard devices such as lights and cameras.
- Integrating the data radio modem, ADC converters, and high current drivers into a single package dramatically simplifies your wiring harness, reducing possible failure modes.
- Aviation grade connectors integrated into package.
Servos
elevon, flaperons, 4 servo flap/aileron, separate flaps, v-tail, x-tail, split rudders
yes
servo outputs
12
servo update rate
50 Hz
separate servo and main battery power supply
yes
separate voltage monitor for main and servo battery power supplies
yes
integrated RC override
yes
servo resolution
11 bit
Control System
PID loop update rate
30 hz
gain scheduling for optimum performance
yes
rudder aileron feed forward for improved turn performance
yes
aileron elevator feed forward for improved altitude hold during turns
yes
autonomous takeoff and landing
yes
user definable PID feedback loops
yes
user definable table lookup functions
yes
Sensors
airspeed max speed
150
altimeter max altitude
2500
2G, 3-axis accelerometers
yes
3-axis rate gyro
yes
max angular rate
yes
Navigation
GPS update rate
4 Hz
move servo at waypoint
yes
change altitude at waypoint
yes
change airspeed at waypoint
yes
user definable holding patterns
yes
user definable error handlers (loss of GPS, low battery etc.)
yes
RPV and UAV modes
yes
supports DGPS accuracy
yes
waypoint command buffer
1,000
Telemetry, Datalog & Video
telemetry (user defined fields transmitted each second)
100/600
telemetry update rate
5 to 30 Hz
onboard datalog
52 fields plus 24 user definable fields, 3MB
datalog update rate
5 Hz or 30 Hz
Ground control station
yes
yes
in-flight adjustable gains
yes
change waypoints in-flight
yes
payload servos controlled from ground station
yes
point-and-click waypoint editor
yes
Physical Characteristics
embedded long-range data communication link, frequency-hopping, spread-spectrum 2.4 GHz, 900MHz, other frequencies optional
yes
high current drivers, GCS controlled
8
analog sensor inputs to be displayed on the GCS
8
control modes
- autopilot mode (UAV/RPV)
- manually piloted for emergency response
2
range of input voltage
6 to 12v
size
L138xW78xH43mm
failsafe watchdog timer
yes
