Dual-Frequency Multi-Constellation GNSS Receiver with E-Compass for Pixhawk-Based UAV Platforms

HAWK A3e delivers 135-channel GNSS tracking with integrated IST8310 magnetometer for enhanced drone positioning and navigation stability

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How Can Dual-Frequency GNSS with Integrated E-Compass Improve Flight Stability and Positioning Accuracy for Your Pixhawk-Based Drones?

The HAWK A3e combines dual-frequency multi-constellation GNSS tracking (GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BEIDOU, QZSS, NAVIC) with an integrated IST8310 3-axis magnetometer, delivering superior heading accuracy and positioning stability for autonomous flight operations. The lightweight helical antenna design reduces payload weight while enhancing signal reception, directly extending flight time and operational range. Contact us to discover how this Pixhawk-optimized solution can elevate your UAV platform's navigation performance and reliability.

With 135-channel GNSS tracking capability and support for SBAS (WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS, GAGAN) and QZSS SLAS augmentation systems, the HAWK A3e delivers fast Time-To-First-Fix and exceptional convergence performance even in challenging signal environments. The receiver operates at a default 5Hz update rate (expandable to 10Hz) with low power consumption, while free hybrid ephemeris prediction accelerates cold start acquisition. Three LED indicators provide real-time status monitoring for power, PPS, and data transmission, and the built-in gold capacitor preserves system data for rapid satellite reacquisition, ensuring mission-critical reliability for unmanned aerial vehicle positioning and navigation applications.

HAWK A3e (V3b + e-compass)

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HAWK A3e
   

HAWK A3e is dual-frequency GNSS receiver designed for Pixhawk(PX4)-based platform UAV. The receiver is capable of concurrently tracking all global civil navigation systems, including GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BEIDOU, QZSS and NAVIC.

The built-in lightweight helical antenna not only enhances GNSS positioning stability, but also increases the flight time of the drone. The fast Time-To-First-Fix, GNSS convergence, superior sensitivity, low power consumption make it a better choice for Pixhawk(PX4)-based platform UAV.

FEATURES

  • Support GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BEIDOU, QZSS and NAVIC

  • Capable of SBAS (WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS, GAGAN) and QZSS SLAS
  • Support 135-channel GNSS
  • Fast TTFF at low signal level
  • Free hybrid ephemeris prediction to achieve faster cold start
  • Default 5Hz, up to 10 Hz update rate*
  • Build-in gold capacitor to reserve system data for rapid satellite acquisition
  • Three LED indicator for Power, PPS and Data transmit
  • Integrated with iSentek IST8310(3-axis magnetometer) e-compass chip
    *Note: SBAS support 5Hz only.

APPLICATIONS

  • Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) positioning and navigation


Ordering information



Product nameDescriptionRemark
HAWK A3e

Dual-frequency multi-constellation GNSS receiver with e-compass

GPS/QZSS: L1 C/A
GLONASS: L1OF
GALILEO: E1
BEIDOU: B1I
IRNSS (NAVIC): L5

 


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