SwiftWing EDGE-M9N GNSS and Compass Module

The SwiftWing EDGE-M9N is a combined GNSS and compass module for multirotors and fixed-wing UAVs that need position and heading data.

Key features

• NEO-M9N chipset provides multi-constellation GNSS reception.
• Integrated compass supplies heading data to the flight controller.
• Taoglas antenna is included for satellite signal reception.
• External LNA supports reception of weaker GNSS signals.
• SAW filtering helps reject unwanted out-of-band interference.
• Supercapacitor backup for faster hot starts, and a navigation update rate of up to 25 Hz.

Specifications

• GNSS chipset: NEO-M9N
• Constellations: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, SBAS
• Compass: LIS3MDL 3-axis magnetometer (included)
• Antenna: Taoglas 25 x 25 mm ceramic patch
• Signal conditioning: External LNA and SAW filter
• Position accuracy: 2.0 m CEP
• Update rate: up to 25 Hz
• Start-up time: about 28 s cold, 1 s hot
• Interface: UART + I2C; UBX, NMEA and RTCM 3.x
• Operating voltage: 4.75-5.5 V (5 V nominal)
• Connector: JST-GH 6-pin (cable included)
• Board size: 35 x 35 mm
• Weight: 17 g

Check the flight controller connector, supply requirements and pin order before installation. Mount the module away from high-current wiring and magnetic sources to reduce interference with compass measurements.