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SmartAP AIRLink hardware architecture overview
General specifications
​SmartAP AIRLink has two computers and integrated LTE Module: 
The flight control computer (autopilot) has a triple-redundant vibration-dampened and temperature-stabilized IMU. 
The powerful AI mission computer enables advanced drone software features like computer vision and obstacle avoidance, digital HD video streaming, and payload data streaming.
LTE and WiFi connectivity modules provide permanent broadband internet connection which is enabler for remote workflows.
System specifications
Parameter
Value
Navigation
Accelerometers, Gyroscopes, Magnetometer, GNSS, Rangefinders, Lidars, Optical Flow, Visual
IMU
3x-Redundant 
Vibration dampened
Temperature stabilized
GNSS
GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou,
RTK (option)
Flight Modes
Manual, Stabilize, GNSS-Assisted, Autonomous Waypoints, Guided, Terrain Following
Flight Logs
SD Card, up to 256GB
Ambient temperature
from -40°C up to +50°C
Power consumption
[email protected] Volts, 8W (with WiFi, 2 cameras, LTE)
ECCN
7E994
Flight Controller specifications
Parameter
Value
Frequency
216 MHz
Flash
2MB
RAM
512 kB
IMU
3 Accelerometers, 3 Gyroscopes, 3 Magnetometers, 2 Barometers
Ethernet                                 
10/100 Mbps
LAN with Mission AI Computer
UARTs
Telemetry 1, Telemetry 2 (AI Mission Computer), Telemetry 3, GPS 1, GPS 2, Extra UART, Serial Debug Console
CAN
CAN 1, CAN 2
USB
MAVLink
Serial Console
RC Input
SBUS, RSSI, PPM, Spektrum
AI Mission Computer specifications
Parameter
Value
CPU
6-Core: Dual-Core Cortex-A72
Quad-Core Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-T864, OpenGL ES1.1/2.0/3.0/3.1
VPU
4K VP8/9
4K 10bits H265/H264 60fps Decoding
Power
Software Reset
Power Down
RTC Wake-Up
Sleep Mode
RAM
Dual-Channel 4GB LPDDR4
Storage
16GB eMMC 5.1 Flash
MicroSD up to 256GB
Ethernet
10/100/1000 Native Gigabit
Wireless (WiFi/BT)
802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth
2x2 MIMO
USB
USB 3.0 Type C
Video
4-Lane MIPI CSI (FPV Camera)
4-Lane MIPI CSI with HMDI Input (Payload Camera)
LTE Connectivity specifications
Parameter
Value
LTE                        
UMTS/HSPA(+), GSM/GPRS/EDGE
SIM Cards
Integrated eSIM
External MicroSIM card slot
Antenna
2x2 MIMO
Bands
EMEA, North America, Australia, Japan, Other
Please refer to the datasheet below for full specs.
SmartAP AIRLink Datasheet.pdf
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SmartAP AIRLink Datasheet
SmartAP AIRLink Enterprise and Core
We appreciate the different integration levels required by the drone manufacturers. Therefore we offer two slightly different editions of AIRLink - the most advanced drone avionics: Enterprise and Core. AIRLink Enterprise is ideal for a quick start, evaluation and prototyping while Core is optimised for deep integration and mid-high volume manufacturing. 
Parameter
AIRLink Enterprise
AIRLink Core
Enclosure
Aluminum, with integrated heatsink and fan mounting option.
External heatsink or reasonable power dissipation should be provided by the design.
Dimensions
L103 x W61 x H37 mm
L100 x W57 x H22 mm
Weight
198 g
89 g
Ambient temperature
-40°C-..+50°C
-40°C-..+50°C
Production volume
Low to Medium
Medium to High
Enterprise
​SmartAP AIRLink's Enterprise edition is intended for prototyping and low to medium volume drone production. Quick and easy installation thanks to the dedicated mounting holes and integrated heatsink for power dissipation.
Core
​SmartAP AIRLink's Core edition is intended for medium to high volume production and deep integration with customer's hardware. It weighs only 89 g and can be attached to a metal frame for optimum cooling.
Looking for CAD model? It's available here.
Hardware feature highlights
Easy to mount
4xM3 mounting holes
Front-facing FPV Camera 
Front-facing FPV camera included in the set