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Zenith

The Aerium Zenith is a high-performance GPS module tailored for drones, UAVs, and robotics platforms that demand compact size, ultra-low power consumption, and enhanced urban GNSS performance. It features the u-blox MAX-F10S GNSS receiver and Bosch BMM150 magnetometer, providing robust positioning with improved signal acquisition in dense environments.

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General

  • Ultra-low power GNSS receiver with integrated magnetometer.
  • Improved positioning in urban and challenging GNSS environments.
  • Compact form factor for UAVs, drones, and embedded robotics systems.

Compatibility

  • GNSS Receiver: u-blox MAX-F10S
  • Magnetometer: Bosch BMM150
  • Compatible with:
    • Pixhawk-based flight controllers
    • Ardupilot, PX4, and similar systems via JST-GH
  • Multi-constellation GNSS support:
    • GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou

Mechanical

  • Dimensions: 38 mm × 38 mm
  • Mounting holes: M3, spaced 30.5 mm × 30.5 mm (standard UAV stack spacing)
  • Weight: ~12 g

Dimensions

Electrical

General

  • Input voltage: 3.3 – 12 V
  • Logic level: 3.3 V
  • PPS (Pulse Per Second) output supported
  • Backup battery input supported for RTC

Warning: Do not connect to 5 V logic level systems without proper level shifting.

Performance

ParameterValue
Position Accuracy~1.5 m CEP
Max Update Rate10 Hz (multi-GNSS)
Max Altitude80,000 m
Max Velocity500 m/s
Timepulse Accuracy±30 ns RMS
Power Consumption< 25 mW
Constellation SupportGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
Urban PerformanceEnhanced multipath mitigation

Pinout

Main Connector

GH-6P

  • Connector Definition

    TypePart NumberPart Name
    Board ConnectorSM06B-GHS-TBJST-GH
    Cable ConnectorGHR-06V-SJST-GH
    PinNameDescription
    1VCC3.3 – 12 V input
    2RXUART receive (3.3 V logic)
    3TXUART transmit (3.3 V logic)
    4SCLI²C clock (3.3 V logic)
    5SDAI²C data (3.3 V logic)
    6GNDGround

Aux Connector

GH-4P

  • Connector Definition

    TypePart NumberPart Name
    Board ConnectorSM04B-GHS-TBJST-GH
    Cable ConnectorGHR-04V-SJST-GH
    PinNameDescription
    1PPSPulse-per-second output (3.3 V logic)
    2INTInterrupt / Data Ready (3.3 V logic)
    3GNDGround
    4GNDGround

Software

Configuration Steps

  • Default protocol: UBX over UART
  • Configurable using u-blox u-center software
  • Adjust:
    • Baud rate
    • Output frequency
    • GNSS constellation selection
    • Message types (NMEA / UBX)
    • Spoofing/jamming protection

Integration Steps

  1. Connect VCC (3.3 – 12 V) and GND to your power source.
  2. Connect UART or I²C lines to your flight controller or embedded system.
  3. Mount securely to UAV frame using M3 bolts and spacers.
  4. Configure the module with u-center or compatible software if needed.