15. GNSS Receiver#

Note

The receiver may be connected/disconnected only when the system is powered off.

GNSS plugin supports GPS receivers with NMEA output data and connection through USB or UART.

GNSS plugin supports parsing for ZDA and GGA sentences of NMEA format.

  • Attach the receiver to the drone.

  • Additional receiver configuration might be necessary depending on the model you choose.

  • Connect the data transfer cable to the SkyHub Connector #4 (white).

Power on the system.

  • Establish either the drone link or auxiliary connection with the SkyHub in the UgCS-CPM software.

  • On the main screen of the UgCS-CPM, click on the “Payloads” button.

  • From the available payload list, enable the “GNSS receiver”.

  • Press the “Save” button and confirm system reload.

Wait until the reload process is finished and the connection to the SkyHub is reestablished.

  • On the main screen of the UgCS-CPM, click the “Start” button.

  • From the drop-down widget list, select the “GNSS receiver” and press the blue “plus” button.

  • To access the configuration menu, press on the “three-dot” icon on the upper right corner of the widget and select “Settings”.

15.1. GNSS Receiver Configuration Parameters#

Parameter

Default

Min

Max

Precision

Unit

Options

Description

Baud rate

115200

bps

115200, 230400

Set output port baud rate

Date format

yyyy/mm/dd

Date string format to write into log

Time format

hh:mm:ss.zzz

Time string format to write into log

NMEA Messages

GGA ZDA

NMEA messages list to send into port. List entries are space-separated.

Prefix

GN

GN, GP, GA

Two letters prefix for incoming messages ID: $<PREFIX><MESSAGE>

Payload Id

192

192

220

1

Payload Id

Serial device

Connector #4 (AMA3)

Connector #4 (AMA3), Connector #5 (AMA4)

SkyHub connector number where device is connected