USX51 Industrial-Grade AI Computing Flight Controller
1. Edge AI Computing (10 TOPS): In-house Developed AI chip enables local AI decision-making, eliminating cloud latency to serve as a industrial drone solution.
2. Pixhawk 6X, PX4/ ArduPilot Compatible: Integrates AI chip and the Pixhawk 6X flight controller core architecture, purpose built for multirotor, fixed-wing drones and VTOL platforms.
3. High-Speed Ethernet: Built-in 100 Mbps Ethernet PHY for high-speed data and payload communication.
4. AI-Enhanced Navigation: Air-ground perception enables centimeter-level navigation in complex environments. Meet the autonomouse decision-making drones.
5. Universal Compatibility: Modular design supports all aircraft types, reducing integration costs.
Product Description
High Performance & Reliable AI Flight Controller
1. Board-to-Board Connector: 300-pin connector for AI module; install with proper alignment.
2. Powerful Processor: STM32H7 480 MHz CPU with double-precision FPU for robust flight control.
3. Redundant & Stable Sensing: Triple-redundant IMUs, dual barometers, damping and low-noise design.
Abundant Expansion Interfaces
1. 32+ Interfaces: Support commonly-used sensors such as MIPI cameras, LiDAR sensor and thermal imagers.
2. Multi connection options: Ethernet, CAN bus, I2C, serial port, PWM, etc.
3. Remote Access: Supports remote login via VNC and SSH.
As Featured in Leading Media
PR Newswire
USX51's Dual open-source architecture (Ubuntu 22.04, ROS2 Humble) is fully compatible with PX4/ArduPilot firmware, seamlessly integrating LiDAR and video transmission systems to significantly reduce enterprises' secondary development costs and cycles. It is highly adaptable to commercial scenarios such as industrial inspection, surveying and mapping, security monitoring, and power line inspection, helping enterprises improve operational efficiency and expand the boundaries of low-altitude operations.
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MorningStar
"Makerfire, a global provider of industrial-grade open-source drone hardware and low-altitude intelligent solutions, officially adopted the UTMSYS USX51 AI Computing Flight Controller. Designed exclusively for industrial scenarios, this integrated flight controller features three core technical barriers: industrial-grade stable flight control algorithms, 10 TOPS high-computing edge AI, and full-scenario safety-adaptive design."
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The Associated Press News
"The USX51 deeply integrates the industry-validated Pixhawk 6X flight control system with a dedicated AI module, natively supporting visual recognition and multi-target tracking, and compatible with mainstream AI models such as YOLO/MobileNet/UNet. It achieves precise positioning and stable operation in harsh industrial environments such as strong electromagnetic interference and complex terrain."
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Technical Reference
GitHub: https://github.com/utmsys
Wiki: https://wiki.utmsys.org/en/UTMSYS/
Package Content
1 x USX51 Drone Flight Controller
1 x USP10 Power Module
1 x USX51 Manual
5 x Cables & Adapters
4 X USX51 Corner Brackets
2 x USP10 Corner Brackets
Resources & Support & Helpful Links
USX51 Product Manual (Click To Download)
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Does it support LiDAR and other sensors?
Yes, the flight controller provides UART / USB / Ethernet interfaces for LiDAR connection. By running the vendor’s driver on the AI onboard computer, point cloud data can be accessed.
2. Do you provide LiDAR sensors?
Not at the moment. We only provide the flight controller and AI computing platform.
3. Is it compatible with existing transmission systems?
Yes. The AI onboard computer is based on the RDK X5 Module (ARM CPU + 10TOPS BPU), preloaded with Ubuntu 22.04 and ROS2 Humble, supporting various sensors and transmission systems via peripheral interfaces.
4. Do you provide coding and technical support?
We offer community support via Discord and Forum, where you can interact with engineers and developers.
5. Can it work with devices like Flipper Zero?
Yes. It can connect to Flipper Zero via UART RX/TX and supports the MSP protocol for telemetry, sensor data transfer, and OSD display.
6. Which flight control firmware is supported?
It supports PX4 and ArduPilot.
7. What can 10TOPS computing power do?
It can run real-time visual algorithms such as YOLO object detection, MobileNet image classification, and UNet/MobileSAM segmentation. More algorithms are being adapted.
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Specification
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Drone AI Flight Controller |
| Suitable UAV Types | Fixed-wing, Multirotor, VTOL |
| Model | USX51 |
| Brand | Meshnology (Makerfire) |
| FMU Processor | STM32H753 - Arm Cortex - M7 480MHz, 2MB memory, 1MB SRAM |
| IO Processor | STM32F103 - Arm Cortex - M3 72MHz, 64KB SRAM |
| CPU | 8x Octa-core Cortex.A55, 1.5GHz |
| GPU | 32 GFlops, 2D & 3D Engine, 支持 OpenGL ES 3.1/3.0/2.0/1.1, OpenCL 1.1/1.2/3.0, Vulkan 1.0/1.2, DirectX 11 |
| BPU | 10 TOPS computing power, Bayes architecture: support Tranformer accelerated large models |
| DDR | LPDDR4/4x 32bit@4267Mbps, Up to 8GB |
| Accel/Gyro | ICM-45686x3 |
| Compass | BMM150 |
| Barometer | 1 x BMP388, 1 x ICP20100 |
| Power | 8.7 W |
| Operating Temp. | -20 ~ +50 ℃ |
| Product Size | 122 x 58 x 28mm/ 4.8 x 2.3 x 1.1 inch |
| Package Size | 182 x 173 x 49mm/ 7.2 x 6.8 x 1.9 inch |
| Product Weight | 170 g/ 0.38 lbs |
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