MicoAir M10G-5883 GPS + QMC5883L Compass Module

The MicoAir M10G-5883 pairs 10th-generation u-blox GNSS architecture with a dedicated QMC5883L magnetometer. It is built to deliver fast satellite locks, high satellite counts, and accurate heading data for long-range FPV cruisers, autonomous fixed-wings, and ArduPilot-based multirotors.

Key features

• Powered by the u-blox M10 chip for simultaneous reception across four major satellite constellations.
• Integrated QMC5883L compass ensures precise yaw orientation, which is essential for INAV and ArduPilot navigation modes like position hold and return-to-home.
• Significantly faster cold starts and improved positioning accuracy in dense environments compared to legacy M8N modules.
• Communicates via standard UART for GNSS positioning and I2C for magnetometer heading data.

Specifications

• GNSS architecture: u-blox 10th Gen (M10050)
• Compass IC: QMC5883L
• Supported constellations: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BDS, QZSS, SBAS
• Max satellites: 32
• Max navigation rate: 5 Hz
• Antenna: 18 x 18 x 4 mm patch
• Input voltage: 5 V
• Current draw: 30 mA
• Interfaces: UART (GPS, 115200 baud default), I2C (Compass)
• Connector: SH1.0 6-pin
• Dimensions: 20 x 20 x 7.8 mm
• Weight: 7 g
• Supported firmware: Betaflight 4.3.0+, INAV 5.0.0+, ArduPilot 4.3.0+, PX4 1.14.0+

For optimal compass performance, mount the module high up on a mast or TPU print, keeping it well away from high-current battery leads, motors, and video transmitter antennas to minimise electromagnetic interference.