TBS Lucid DroneCAN Airspeed Sensor Pro

The TBS Lucid Pro DroneCAN Airspeed Sensor delivers precise differential pressure measurements for fixed-wing aircraft, VTOL platforms, and autonomous UAV builds. Communicating over the robust DroneCAN protocol, it eliminates the electromagnetic interference (EMI) vulnerabilities and wire-length limitations typical of traditional I2C airspeed sensors.

Key features

• Robust DroneCAN communication: Operates over an industrial-grade CAN bus interface, preventing I2C bus lockups and allowing extended cable runs from wing-mounted pitot tubes to the central flight controller.
• True airspeed precision: Supplies accurate aerodynamic speed data critical for stall prevention, automated landing approaches, and precise throttle management in turbulent conditions.
• Multi-peripheral daisy-chaining: Standard JST-GH 4-pin CAN connectors enable seamless integration alongside other DroneCAN devices such as GPS nodes and external compasses on a single bus.
• Broad autopilot compatibility: Natively supported by major flight control stacks including ArduPilot, PX4, and INAV for fixed-wing and VTOL navigation.

Specifications

• Protocol: DroneCAN (UAVCAN v0)
• Bus interface: CAN bus via JST-GH 4-pin
• Measurement type: Differential pressure (Pitot airspeed)
• Supported firmware: ArduPilot, PX4, INAV

To integrate, connect the sensor directly to your flight controller's CAN port and enable DroneCAN driver settings in your autopilot firmware (such as setting ARSPD_TYPE = 8 in ArduPilot). Always perform a pre-flight airspeed offset calibration and ensure the pitot tube's dynamic and static ports remain clear of dust and moisture.