Cuav P8 Radio

CUAV P8 Telemetry Radio

CUAV P8 Radio is a long range (>60km) and high data rate (375 Kbps) remote data transmission module for drones that works plug-and-play with PX4.

It supports multiple modes such as point-to-point, point-to-multipoint, and relay communication.

Key Features

• Long range: >60km (depending on the antenna and environment, up to 100 km).
• Supports point-to-point, point-to-multipoint, and repeater modes.
• Up to 2W power (fixed frequency 2W; frequency hopping 1W)
• Up to 345 Kbps transfer rate.
• Supports 12v~60V operating voltage.
• Unit can operate either as ground station modem or aircraft modem.
• Independent power supply for more stable operation
• USB Type-C port, integrated USB to UART converter

Where to Buy

• CUAV store
• CUAV alibaba

PX4 Configuration

The CUAV P8 Radio comes pre-configured (baud rate 57600, broadcast mode) for use with PX4. It should require no additional setup if connected to TELEM1 OR TELEM2.

On some flight controllers, or if used with a different serial port, you may need to configure the port for MAVLink communication.

:::tip P8 Configuration provides full information about radio configuration, if required. :::

Pinouts

Data Port

| pin | C-RTK GPS 6P | pin | Pixhawk standard pins | | --- | ------------ | --- | --------------------- | | 1 | 5V+(NC) | 1 | VCC | | 2 | RX | 2 | TX | | 3 | TX | 3 | RX | | 4 | RTS | 4 | RTS | | 5 | CTS | 5 | CTS | | 6 | GND | 6 | GND |

Wiring

Connect the CUAV P8 Radio to the TELEM1/TELEM2 interface of the flight controller and use a battery or BEC to power the module. The required cables are included in the package.

:::tip CUAV P8 Radio does not support power supply from the flight controller, it needs to be connected to a 12~60v battery or BEC. :::

More information

P8 manual

CUAV P8 Radio (Official Guide)