U-Blox NEO-6M GPS Module

If you are wandering to navigate the distance with a drone then this GPS Module is needed for you. GPS drones are equipped with a GPS module that allows them to know their location relative to a network of orbiting satellites. Connecting to signals from these satellites allows the drone to perform functions such as position hold, autonomous flight, return to home, and waypoint navigation.

This is a complete GPS module that is based on the NEO 6M GPS. This unit uses the latest technology to give the best possible positioning information and includes a larger built-in 25 x 25mm active GPS antenna with a UART TTL socket. A battery is also included so that you can obtain a GPS lock faster. This is an updated GPS module that can be used with ardupilot mega v2. This GPS module gives the best possible position information, allowing for better performance with your Ardupilot or other Multirotor control platform.

The GPS module has serial TTL output, it has four pins: TX, RX, VCC, and GND. You can download the u-center software for configuring the GPS and changing the settings and much more. It is really good software (see link below).

Note: NEO-6M GPS Module is not compatible with APM 2.8 Flight Controller

Features:

1. 5Hz position update rate
2. Operating temperature range: -40 TO 85°CUART TTL socket
3. EEPROM to save configuration settings
4. Rechargeable battery for Backup
5. The cold start time of 38 s and Hot start time of 1 s
6. Supply voltage: 3.3 V
7. Configurable from 4800 Baud to 115200 Baud rates. (default 9600)
8. SuperSense ® Indoor GPS: -162 dBm tracking sensitivity
9. Support SBAS (WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS, GAGAN)
10. Separated 18X18mm GPS antenna

Caution:

GPS doesn’t work indoor. Please use the module outdoor for it to function properly.

Put 3.3V to the VCC pin, not 5V. The Tx and Rx pin can work with both 5V or 3.3V logic level.

Interfacing NEO-6M with Arduino:

Sample Arduino Coding:

Documentation:

For Arduino code Click here

6 GPS Receiver and Protocol Description

Onboard M24C32-R (432RP marking) EEPROM datasheet

Onboard voltage regulator MIC5205 (marked KB33) datasheet

Arduino NEO-6M library

To connect the Neo GPS module with Raspberry Pi Click here

Package Includes:

1 x U-Blox NEO-6M GPS Module

1 x Detachable Antenna.