# Hardware

## General specifications

[SmartAP AIRLink](https://sky-drones.com/airlink) has two computers and integrated LTE / 5G  Module: 

![](/files/-MbXPBK-gi5Htv9HyNr5)

* 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](broken://pages/-MYW2AnJBL5uBq79HNNn) like computer vision and obstacle avoidance, digital HD video streaming, and payload data streaming.
* LTE / 5G and WiFi connectivity modules provide permanent broadband internet connection which is enabler for remote workflows.

![](/files/-MYWWLPumCIrEaIYSecO)

### System specifications

<table><thead><tr><th width="150">Parameter</th><th>Value</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Navigation</td><td>Accelerometers, Gyroscopes, Magnetometer, GNSS, Rangefinders, Lidars, Optical Flow, Visual</td></tr><tr><td>IMU</td><td><p>3x-Redundant </p><p>Vibration dampened<br>Temperature stabilized</p></td></tr><tr><td>GNSS</td><td>GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou,<br>RTK (option)</td></tr><tr><td>Flight Modes</td><td>Manual, Stabilize, GNSS-Assisted, Autonomous Waypoints, Guided, Terrain Following</td></tr><tr><td>Flight Logs</td><td>SD Card, up to 256GB</td></tr><tr><td>Ambient temperature</td><td>from -40°C up to +50°C</td></tr><tr><td>Power consumption</td><td>0.6A@12 Volts, 8W (with WiFi, 2 cameras, LTE)</td></tr><tr><td>ECCN</td><td>7E994</td></tr></tbody></table>

### Flight Controller specifications

<table><thead><tr><th width="150">Parameter</th><th>Value</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Frequency</td><td>216 MHz</td></tr><tr><td>Flash</td><td>2MB</td></tr><tr><td>RAM</td><td>512 kB</td></tr><tr><td>IMU</td><td>3 Accelerometers, 3 Gyroscopes, 3 Magnetometers, 2 Barometers</td></tr><tr><td>Ethernet                                 </td><td>10/100 Mbps<br>LAN with Mission AI Computer</td></tr><tr><td>UARTs</td><td>Telemetry 1, Telemetry 2 (AI Mission Computer), Telemetry 3, GPS 1, GPS 2, Extra UART, Serial Debug Console</td></tr><tr><td>CAN</td><td>CAN 1, CAN 2</td></tr><tr><td>USB</td><td>MAVLink<br>Serial Console</td></tr><tr><td>RC Input</td><td>SBUS, RSSI, PPM, Spektrum</td></tr></tbody></table>

### AI Mission Computer specifications

<table><thead><tr><th width="150">Parameter</th><th>Value</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>CPU</td><td>6-Core: Dual-Core Cortex-A72<br>Quad-Core Cortex-A53</td></tr><tr><td>GPU</td><td>Mali-T864, OpenGL ES1.1/2.0/3.0/3.1</td></tr><tr><td>VPU</td><td>4K VP8/9<br>4K 10bits H265/H264 60fps Decoding</td></tr><tr><td>Power</td><td>Software Reset<br>Power Down<br>RTC Wake-Up<br>Sleep Mode</td></tr><tr><td>RAM</td><td>Dual-Channel 4GB LPDDR4</td></tr><tr><td>Storage</td><td>16GB eMMC 5.1 Flash<br>MicroSD up to 256GB</td></tr><tr><td>Ethernet</td><td>10/100/1000 Native Gigabit</td></tr><tr><td>Wireless (WiFi/BT)</td><td>802.11a/b/g/n/ac<br>Bluetooth<br>2x2 MIMO</td></tr><tr><td>USB</td><td>USB 3.0 Type C</td></tr><tr><td>Video</td><td>4-Lane MIPI CSI (FPV Camera)<br>4-Lane MIPI CSI with HMDI Input (Payload Camera)</td></tr></tbody></table>

### LTE / 5G Connectivity specifications

<table><thead><tr><th width="150">Parameter</th><th>Value</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>LTE                        </td><td>UMTS/HSPA(+), GSM/GPRS/EDGE</td></tr><tr><td>SIM Cards</td><td>Integrated eSIM<br>External MicroSIM card slot</td></tr><tr><td>Antenna</td><td>4G: 2x2 MIMO<br>5G: 4x4 MIMO </td></tr><tr><td>Throughput</td><td>3G: up to 42 DL/11 UL Mbps<br>4G: up to 2 Gbps DL/211 Mbps UL<br>5G: up to 5.5 DL/1.5 UL Gbps</td></tr><tr><td>LTE Bands</td><td>1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29DL, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43*, 46(LAA), 48(CRS), 66, 71</td></tr><tr><td>5G Bands </td><td>n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12*, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79</td></tr><tr><td>Locations</td><td>4G: EMEA, North America, Australia, Japan, other<br>5G:  Global</td></tr></tbody></table>

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Please refer to the datasheet below for full specs.
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SmartAP AIRLink Datasheet
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## 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.&#x20;

<table><thead><tr><th width="150">Parameter</th><th width="150">AIRLink Enterprise</th><th>AIRLink Core</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Enclosure</td><td>Aluminum, with integrated heatsink and fan mounting option.</td><td>External heatsink or reasonable power dissipation should be provided by the design.</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>L103 x W61 x H37 mm</td><td>L100 x W57 x H22 mm</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>198 g</td><td>89 g</td></tr><tr><td>Ambient temperature</td><td>-40°C-..+50°C</td><td>-40°C-..+50°C</td></tr><tr><td>Production volume</td><td>Low to Medium</td><td>Medium to High</td></tr></tbody></table>

### Enterprise

[SmartAP AIRLink](https://sky-drones.com/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.

![](/files/-MbYH6Yl2qly5V6faPzc)

### Core

[SmartAP AIRLink](https://sky-drones.com/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.

![](/files/-MbXSFUxviONxDVgn5at)

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Looking for CAD model? It's available [here](/avionics/airlink/cad-model.md).
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## Hardware feature highlights

### Easy to mount

![4xM3 mounting holes](/files/-MbXUzxOSFRtzZxF2GDC)

### Front-facing FPV Camera&#x20;

![Front-facing FPV camera included in the set](/files/-MbXVNodCzPNSz6J9D7C)


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