S80 Flight controller, Hybrid UAV Flight Control and Navigation System

The S80 flight controller series are professional-grade, ultra-high-reliability flight controller for drone and navigation systems that integrate redundant micro-integrated navigation systems, a Drone Inertial Navigation System, and real-time differential high-precision GNSS. The GPS module (its positioning can reach a centimeter-level accuracy), dual-antenna directional module, and optional data transmission radio are highly integrated to simplify external wiring and further improve system reliability and stability. Especially, the S80 UAV Autopilot series is suitable for 100kg medium-range fully autonomous taxiing take-off and landing fixed wings, vertical take-off and landing fixed wings, and tilt-rotor unmanned aerial vehicles.

Features

• Integrated triple-redundancy inertial measurement unit, where the main sensor is ADI high-quality gyroscope and accelerometer, and can switch to the backup redundancy in real-time according to the working status, with the dual advantages of high measurement accuracy and high reliability.
• Integrated dual-redundancy satellite navigation system (GNSS), and real-time high-precision differential GPS module (RTK positioning accuracy up to centimeter level). GPS modules are redundant with each other, and the system automatically selects and uses GPS data with better positioning status.
• The integrated high-precision dual-antenna direction finding module has a heading measurement accuracy of 0.1° (when the baseline distance between the two antennas is 2m).
• The complete emergency protection mechanism can protect against low voltage, low oil volume, low rotation speed, an abnormal attitude, abnormal altitude, low GPS positioning accuracy, navigation system failure, and more.
• Failsafes beyond the safety fence, beyond the control radius, remote control failure, etc.

100 emergency landing points can be preset, and in case of emergency protection, it will automatically land at the nearest location. Provides 8 user routes, each route can add 800 waypoints. Automatically generate circling route, circling center, and circling radius.

Flight information and mission information are recorded and downloaded separately. The flight information recording time is up to 9 hours, and the mission information record is up to 10,000 pieces. The ground control software supports online maps and automatic surveying and mapping route planning for irregular multi-measurement areas. It also supports the automatic planning of patrol routes such as oil and electric power lines. However, users are cautioned to conduct a complete pre-flight inspection to ensure no faults in the designed plan occurs.

FAQ – Holybro Kakute H7 V1.3 Flight Controller

1. What is the Kakute H7 V1.3 used for?
   It is a high-performance flight controller designed for multirotor and FPV drones, especially those needing advanced sensors and processing.

2. What flight-controller platforms does it support?
   It supports popular open-source stacks like PX4 and Betaflight (depending on firmware), giving you flexibility in ecosystem and customization.

3. What are the key hardware specifications?
   It features an ARM Cortex-M7 processor (higher clock speed & performance than typical), multiple UARTs/ports, integrated sensors (gyroscope, accelerometer), and compatibility with external modules like GPS, compass, and telemetry.

4. What are its power input and operational considerations?
   It typically supports input voltage ranges suited to modern drone systems (e.g., 2-6 S battery or similar), needs solid power filtering and good wiring to reduce noise, and benefits from vibration isolation for accurate sensors.

5. What peripherals and interfaces does it provide?
   It offers multiple ESC/SERVO output channels, PWM/PPM inputs, I²C/SPI communication, support for CAN bus or SBUS depending on board variant, and often built-in OSD or telemetry ports for video/FPV integration.

6. Is this flight controller suitable for professional or industrial UAV use?
   Yes — thanks to its high-spec processor, flexible interfaces, and support for advanced firmware stacks, it is a strong fit for advanced hobbyist to light-industrial UAV deployments.