FPV Electronics > Camera & GPS
The MB1043 ultrasonic ranging sensor delivers high-precision distance measurement for drone obstacle avoidance systems integrated with PX4/Pixhawk4 flight controllers. Engineered with advanced signal processing and temperature compensation, it achieves ±1cm accuracy across 0-5m ranges in diverse environmental conditions. The sensor's ruggedized housing and UART interface provide seamless integration for real-time collision prevention, autonomous navigation, and precision landing applications.
| Parameter | Specification |
| Detection Range | 20cm–500cm |
| Accuracy | ±1cm (25°C) / ±3cm (-20°C to +70°C) |
| Beam Width | 25° conical |
| Update Rate | 10Hz (Standard) / 20Hz (High-Speed Mode) |
| Interface | UART TTL (3.3V-5V) / Analog Voltage Output |
| Resolution | 1cm |
| Operating Voltage | 3.3V-5V DC |
| Current Draw | 3mA (Sleep) / 15mA (Active) |
| Dimensions | 22×20×16mm (L×W×H) |
| Weight | 4g |
• PX4/Pixhawk4 Native Support: Plug-and-play integration via TELEM4 port
• Temperature Compensation: -20°C to +70°C auto-calibration
• Multi-Echo Processing: Rejects interference from rain/dust/insects
• Low Power Modes: 3μA sleep current for battery-sensitive applications
• Ruggedized Design: IP67-rated waterproof housing
| Target Surface | Max Range | Accuracy | Detection Angle |
| Flat Wall | 500cm | ±1cm | 25° |
| Tree Bark | 350cm | ±2cm | 30° |
| Wire Mesh | 200cm | ±3cm | 35° |
| Grass | 300cm | ±2.5cm | 28° |
• Autonomous obstacle avoidance for PX4/Pixhawk4 drones
• Precision landing systems (terrain-relative navigation)
• Warehouse inventory drone navigation
• MAVLink-compatible collision prevention
• ROS/ROS2-based autonomous navigation
• Swarm coordination in GNSS-denied environments
• AGV anti-collision systems
• Conveyor belt object detection
• Liquid level monitoring
• Operating Temp: -20°C to +70°C
• Weather Resistance: IP67 (1m waterproof for 30min)
• Vibration Resistance: 10G @ 10-200Hz (MIL-STD-810G)
• EMC Immunity: 30V/m @ 80-1000MHz