Pixhawk 6C Flight Controller: The H7 Powerhouse

Let's be honest. You're not here for a 5-inch park ripper. You're building something that probably requires CAA paperwork, has a "mission," and costs more than our intern's car. Meet the Pixhawk 6C Flight Controller. While everyone else was panic-buying compute modules, Holybro dropped this STM32H743-powered beast. It’s the next-gen brain for your serious autonomous vehicle, and we're shipping it fast from the UK. No six-week wait.

Why You Want It

You want it because your last build jitters more than a developer during a firmware update. The Pixhawk 6C’s STM32H743 processor (that’s 480MHz of pure number-crunching) lets you run complex algorithms, not just basic PID loops. Plus, its redundant, temperature-controlled IMUs are nestled in a robust vibration-isolation system. It’s designed to give you data so clean, you could eat off it. Yes, it costs more than a clone board. That's the point.

Specifications

• FMU Processor: STM32H743 (480MHz of 'calm down, I got this')
• IO Processor: STM32F103 (Handles the boring stuff so the H7 doesn't have to)
• IMUs: ICM-42688-P & BMI088 (Redundant, like telling your drone to 'be careful' twice)
• Barometer: MS5611 (Knows how high it is)
• Magnetometer: IST8310 (Knows which way is North, probably)
• IMU Heating: Onboard resistors (Because sensors get cold too)
• Dimensions: 84.8 x 44 x 12.4 mm (Not small, not massive)
• Weight (Aluminum Case) : 59.3g
• Weight (Plastic Case) : 34.6g
  

What’s in the Box*

• 1x Pixhawk 6C Flight Controller (Aluminium or Plastic Case)
  
• 1x Cable Set (The bag of tiny, essential wires you'll lose one of)
  

Your Pixhawk 6C Flight Controller Purchase

*The box contents might change, but the core Pixhawk 6C goodness is non-negotiable.

Still Here?

You actually read the whole thing. We're impressed. You're probably the type to read a full manual before plugging anything in. You're looking for the best flight controller for academic drone research, aren't you? Look, just add it to your cart. You know you want to. Tell your supervisor it was "essential."

Resources

• Pixhawk 6C Wiki/Documentation