Holybro Pixhawk 6X Flight Controller Module
by Holybro

The Holybro Pixhawk 6X Flight Controller Module (SKU: 11073) is an enterprise-grade, modular autopilot core built on the Pixhawk FMUv6X standard and Pixhawk Autopilot Bus (PAB) specification. Designed for high-reliability commercial drones, industrial inspection platforms, and autonomous research craft, this standalone FC module mounts directly onto compatible Pixhawk carrier baseboards via high-density 100-pin and 50-pin bus connectors.

Powered by an STMicroelectronics STM32H753 32-bit Arm Cortex-M7 processor running at 480MHz alongside an STM32F103 I/O co-processor, the Pixhawk 6X delivers immense computational headroom for complex flight stacks, state estimation, and companion computer synchronization. Built with triple sensor redundancy, the module features three isolated ICM-45686 IMU chips with BalancedGyro technology, dual barometers, an NXP EdgeLock SE050 secure element, an onboard IMU heating array, and an advanced custom-formulated vibration isolation system engineered to filter high-frequency motor harmonics.

Key Features

• STM32H753 Primary Processor @ 480MHz: 32-Bit Arm Cortex-M7 core with 2MB flash memory and 1MB SRAM for high-rate PX4 and ArduPilot processing.

• Triple Redundant Sensor Architecture: Features 3x ICM-45686 IMUs with BalancedGyro technology on independent SPI buses and power rails.

• Temperature-Controlled Heated IMU Board: Onboard heating resistors keep IMU sensors at constant operating temperatures to eliminate thermal sensor drift during extreme weather operations.

• Advanced Resonance Dampening: Uses a custom-formulated vibration isolation material with a resonance frequency in the higher spectrum to filter motor and prop harmonics.

• Pixhawk Autopilot Bus (PAB) Standard: Connects via 100-pin and 50-pin Hirose DF40 bus connectors for seamless pairing with Standard or Mini carrier baseboards.

• Hardware Secure Element: Integrated NXP EdgeLock SE050 provides cryptographic authentication, secure boot capabilities, and encrypted communications.

Technical Specifications

• Brand / Manufacturer: Holybro

• Model Identifier: Pixhawk 6X Flight Controller Module (Rev 8 / Current Hardware)

• Manufacturer SKU: 11073

• FMU Main Processor: STM32H753 (32-Bit Arm Cortex-M7, 480 MHz, 2MB Flash, 1MB SRAM)

• I/O Co-Processor: STM32F103 (32-Bit Arm Cortex-M3, 72 MHz, 64KB SRAM)

• Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs): 3x ICM-45686 (Triple Redundant Arrays with BalancedGyro Technology)

• Barometers: ICP20100 & BMP388 / BMP580 / BMP581

• Magnetometer: BMM150

• Cryptographic Security: NXP EdgeLock SE050 Secure Element

• Bus Interface: Pixhawk Autopilot Bus (100-Pin DF40 + 50-Pin DF40 Connectors)

• Input Voltage Ratings: Max Input 6V DC | USB Input 4.75V – 5.25V DC | Servo Rail 0V – 36V DC

• Operating Temperature Range: -25°C to +85°C

• Firmware Target Compatibility: PX4 Autopilot (v1.14.3+) & ArduPilot (v4.5.0+)

• Dimensions: 38.8 mm x 31.8 mm x 16.8 mm

• Net Weight: 31.3 grams

What Is Included

• (1) Holybro Pixhawk 6X Flight Controller Module (SKU: 11073)