Full Spring Semester System Implementation Details (Hardware Subsystem)


Drone Platform

Hardware Subsystem Components:

  • Base Platform: DJI M100 Matrice Frame
  • Computing: Nvidia Jetson Orin-NX
  • Sensors:
    • Gremsy G-Hadron Gimbal (Excluding Herelink)
    • GPS Compass
    • Holybro Pixhawk PM02 V3 12S Power Module
    • FLIR Hadron 640R
  • Communication: Rajant DX2 Radio with the DX2 24V PoE and RFD900x-us Radio
  • Control: Cubepilot Pixhawk 4 FCU
  • Custom Modifications: Extension legs, Gimbal Mount, NVDIA Orin, Rajant DX2 Radio, and DX2 24V PoE Mount
  • Xbox and Duplex Jeti Joystick
  • Remote ID: Z-RID Lite Remote ID Broadcast Module, Black
  • Removed Components:
    • RealSense D435: No longer needed (reduce weight)
    • Doddle Labs Radio: Poor performance (replaced)
    • Propeller Shield: No longer needed (reduce weight)

NVDIA Orin, Rajant DX2 Radio, and DX2 24V PoE Mount CAD:

Extension Legs CAD:

Extension Legs 3D Print:

Gimbal Mount CAD:

Gimbal Mount 3D Print: