NEO-6M GPS Module with EPROM

If you’re looking to extend your drone’s range and improve navigation, this GPS module is essential. Drones equipped with a GPS module can pinpoint their location by connecting to signals from orbiting satellites. This enables key features such as position hold, autonomous flight, return-to-home, and waypoint navigation.

This complete GPS module is based on the NEO 6M GPS and uses advanced technology to provide highly accurate positioning. It comes with a larger 25 x 25mm built-in active GPS antenna and a UART TTL socket. Additionally, it includes a battery to help your drone acquire a GPS lock more quickly. This updated GPS module is compatible with ArduPilot Mega v2, offering enhanced performance with your ArduPilot or other multirotor control systems.

The module features serial TTL output and includes four pins: TX, RX, VCC, and GND. You can configure the GPS and adjust settings using the u-center software, which is highly recommended for optimal setup (link provided below).

 NOTE:  

NEO-6M GPS Module is not compatible with APM 2.8 Flight Controller

Interfacing NEO-6M with Arduino:

Features:

1. 5Hz position update rate
2. Operating temperature range: -40 TO 85°CUART TTL socket
3. EEPROM to save configuration settings
4. Rechargeable battery for Backup
5. The cold start time of 38 s and Hot start time of 1 s
6. Supply voltage: 3.3 V
7. Configurable from 4800 Baud to 115200 Baud rates. (default 9600)
8. SuperSense ® Indoor GPS: -162 dBm tracking sensitivity
9. Support SBAS (WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS, GAGAN)
10. Separated 18X18mm GPS antenna

Specification

Useful Links:

For Arduino code Click here

6 GPS Receiver and Protocol Description

Onboard M24C32-R (432RP marking) EEPROM datasheet

Onboard voltage regulator MIC5205 (marked KB33) datasheet

Arduino NEO-6M library

To connect the Neo GPS module with Raspberry Pi Click here

Package Includes:

1 x NEO-6M GPS Board.

1 x Detachable Antenna.