GEPRC M10 DQ GPS Module
by GepRC

GEPRC GEP-M10-DQ GPS Module – High-Performance M10 Navigation Hub with Integrated Compass and Barometer

Equip your aerial platform with the high-precision GEPRC GEP-M10-DQ GPS Module. Engineered specifically for long-range FPV racing drones, freestyle quadcopters, heavy-lift multirotors, and autonomous fixed-wing sUAS platforms, this full-featured navigation solution delivers lightning-fast satellite locks and exceptional positioning stability. Powered by u-blox's cutting-edge M10050 chip architecture, it features an advanced joint positioning matrix that decodes GPS, BDS (BeiDou), Galileo, QZSS, and SBAS signals concurrently. By tracking up to 32 satellites simultaneously, the M10-DQ maintains ultra-reliable coordinates even when diving deep valleys, navigating around complex structural obstacles, or executing aggressive acrobatics. An 18x18mm built-in ceramic patch antenna boosts raw signal reception while mitigating RF noise and electromagnetic interference from neighboring quadcopter components.

What distinguishes the "DQ" model within the GEP-M10 lineup is the dual integration of a digital magnetometer and an autonomous altimeter. It features an onboard QMC5883L/IST8310 magnetometer compass to supply your flight controller with real-time azimuth heading tracking, which is essential for accurate orientation data and automated Betaflight or INAV return-to-home navigation rescues. Alongside the compass, a sensitive DPS310/DPS368 barometer sensor continuously records ultra-fine atmospheric pressure variations to provide highly responsive altitude-hold telemetry. To minimize pad-prep time during battery swaps, a built-in Flash memory chip and high-capacity Farad backup capacitor store current satellite ephemeris data, enabling rapid, second-long hot starts. Housed in a distinct, compact footprint weighing just 8 grams, this plug-and-play module provides industrial-grade reliability for professional multirotor telemetry, high school robotics clubs, university aerospace research labs, and commercial drone setups.

Technical Specifications

• Core GPS Processor: u-blox M10050 Chip Solution

• Supported Constellations: GPS, BDS (BeiDou), Galileo, QZSS, SBAS Joint Positioning

• Receiving Frequency Profile: GPS L1, GLONASS L1, BDS B1, GALILEO E1, SBAS L1, QZSS L1

• Hardware Channels: 72 Channels

• Maximum Concurrent Satellites: Up to 32 Pieces

• Integrated Magnetometer (Compass): QMC5883L / IST8310

• Integrated Barometer (Altimeter): DPS310 / DPS368

• Input Voltage Envelope: 3.3V to 5.0V DC

• Data Transmission Protocols: UART (ublox protocol for GPS), I2C (for Barometer and Magnetometer lines)

• Default Connection Baud Rate: 115200 bps

• Data Output Frequency Rate: 10 Hz

• Horizontal Positioning Accuracy: 2D ACC 1.5 meters (Depending on atmospheric/sky conditions)

• Speed Tracking Precision: 0.05 m/s

• Receiver Signal Sensitivity: Trace: -162 dBm | Capture: -160 dBm

• Maximum Dynamic Limits: Max Altitude: 50,000m | Max Velocity: 500 m/s | Max Acceleration: 4G

• Ceramic Patch Antenna Size: 18 mm x 18 mm

• Module Physical Dimensions: 22 mm x 22 mm x 8.2 mm

• Net Hardware Weight: 8.0 grams

What's Included

• 1 x GEPRC GEP-M10-DQ GPS Module (with Integrated Compass & Barometer)

• 1 x SH1.0 6-Pin Ultra-Flexible Silicone Terminal Wire Harness

• 1 x Pre-Cut Translucent Clear Heat Shrink Protective Sleeve

• 1 x GEPRC Decorative Branding Decal Sticker

• 1 x Comprehensive Setup and Configuration Manual