Our high quality GPS module, now upgraded to include an external compass. This is a custom made GPS module for planes, rovers and boats using Pixhawk with ArduPlane / ArduRover / ArduBoat. It utilizes NEO6 modules and a waterproof high gain antenna. High accuracy HMC5983 compass with I2C level converters, filtering and LDOs are installed on board to make it a convenient packet. Pixhawk detects automatically the external compass and starts using it. External compass is always more accurate than internal due to magnetic interference inherent in internal compasses.

The GPS uses a custom made jDrones active pach antenna that has internal amplifier and SAW filters to give the best accuracy for GPS signal reception. The antenna is waterproof, has 30 cm connection cable and strong 3M double-side tape for easy mounting outside your vehicle. You can easily mount the antenna on top of wing or some other part of your vehicle's body.

With this module you will get a really accurate position hold, GPS location information, and heading from the compass. This jDrones NEO6 GPS module with compass is what we currently use for all our high end devices.

If you need a GPS for a multicopter, please have a look at our jDrones NEO6 Multicopter GPS with Compass