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Vector

The Aerium Vector is a compact, M.2‑Key E integrated flight controller featuring redundant sensor arrays, GNSS, and airspeed sensing, built for Pixhawk-compatible UAVs and robotics platforms.

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General

  • All‑in‑one flight controller combining:
    • Dual 6‑axis IMUs (accelerometer + gyroscope)
    • Dual barometric pressure sensors
    • Dual magnetometers (compasses)
    • Integrated high‑sensitivity GPS
    • Integrated differential pitot airspeed sensor
  • Standard M.2 2242 Key E form factor (22 × 42 mm), ideal for space‑constrained systems.

Mechanical

  • Weight: ~12 g
  • Dimensions: 22 mm × 42 mm (M.2 2242 Key E)
  • Mounts using M2 screw

Electrical

General

  • Input voltage: 3.3 V (powered directly from M.2 slot)
  • Sensor redundancy for IMU, barometer, magnetometer improves fault tolerance.
  • Pitot tube enables real-time airspeed measurement.

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Sensor Suite

IMUs (Dual 6‑Axis)

  • Redundant accelerometers and gyros for robust motion sensing
  • Ensures reliability in aggressive maneuvers and vibration-prone environments

Barometers (Dual)

  • Redundant air-pressure sensors to maintain accurate altitude control
  • Improves atmospheric pressure compensation and altitude hold stability

Magnetometers (Dual Compasses)

  • Onboard compass modules for accurate heading, even when GPS is unavailable
  • Redundancy supports continuous navigation in-high interference areas

GNSS Receiver

  • Built-in high-sensitivity GPS module
  • Connected via M.2 UART lines
  • Enables precise satellite-based navigation

Airspeed Sensor (Pitot Tube)

  • Integrated digital differential pressure sensor
  • Ideal for fixed-wing and VTOL aircraft
  • Outputs real-time airspeed data to flight controller

Software

  • Plug-and-play support in PX4, ArduPilot, Betaflight and INAV ecosystems
  • Full MAVLink compatibility
  • Self-contained autopilot - no external wiring needed
  • Ideal for both prototyping and production-level UAV systems