A compact, lightweight, and highly reliable Time-of-Flight (ToF) distance sensor designed for UAVs, drones, and robotics. This module integrates seamlessly with Dronecan and MAVLink systems, making it ideal for applications such as obstacle detection, terrain following, and autonomous navigation. With ROS2 support and firmware update capability via UAVCAN, it ensures flexibility for both research and commercial deployments.
Key Highlights
- Small SWaP (Size, Weight, and Power) mid-range rangefinder
- Broadcom AFBR-S50LV85D ToF sensor with up to 30m range
- Supports Dronecan and MAVLink connections
- ROS2 integration and UAVCAN firmware updates
- Robust operation in up to 200k Lux ambient light
- Lightweight: only 4g with a compact 2.0 × 2.8 × 1.4 cm footprint
- Designed and manufactured in India 🇮🇳
Technical Specifications
| Sensors and Processing | |
|---|---|
| Sensor | Broadcom AFBR-S50LV85D ToF Sensor |
| Range | Up to 30m (typical) |
| Light Source | Integrated 850nm laser |
| Beam | 2° × 2° (illuminates 1–3 pixels) |
| Field-of-View | 12.4° × 6.2° with 32 pixels |
| Ambient Light Tolerance | Up to 200k Lux |
| Interface | |
| Communication Protocols | Dronecan, MAVLink, ROS2 |
| CAN Connectors | 1x Pixhawk Standard CAN (4-pin JST GH) |
| UART Connector | 1x Pixhawk Standard UART (6-pin JST GH) |
| Debug Connector | 1x Pixhawk Standard Debug (6-pin JST SH) |
| Electrical | |
| Input Voltage | 5V |
| Average Current | 74 mA |
| Max Current | 76 mA |
| Mechanical | |
| Dimensions | 2.0 × 2.8 × 1.6 cm |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Others | |
| Country of Origin | India 🇮🇳 |