ARK Electronics stands at the forefront of innovative flight control systems, sensors, and vital electronic technologies tailored for drones and robotics. All our offerings are crafted and produced in the USA, adhering to stringent NDAA compliance standards, making them suitable for diverse commercial and defense sectors.
Our production methods uphold the highest quality and reliability benchmarks,supported by a resilient supply chain that enables us to fulfill large-scale production demands. We are also dedicated advocates of the open-source community,collaborating with various developers to ensure our solutions lead the way in drone technology and maintain compatibility with top hardware and software platforms.
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- Flight Controllers
- Flight Controller Carriers
- Flight Controller Bundles
- Optical Flow Sensor
- GNSS & GPS Modules
- High-Precision IMUs
- CANnode Module
- Electronic Speed Controllers
- Power Modules
- Adapters & Accessories
Advanced Flight Controllers
Our top-tier NDAA-compliant drone flight controllers are engineered for both government and defense as well as commercial UAS and unmanned systems. These lightweight and compact board-level systems utilize PX4 and/or Ardupilot autopilot firmware, with options available based on the Pixhawk Autopilot Bus (PAB) and Raspberry Pi 4.
ARKV6X
Flight controller utilizing the Pixhawk Autopilot Bus form factor
ARKV6X IIM-42653
Flight controller featuring triple IIM-42653 IMUs
ARK Pi6X Flow
Raspberry Pi CM4-based flight controller with integrated optical flow sensors
ARK FPV
FPV flight controller with regulated 12V output for video transmitters & payloads
Flight Controller Carriers
Our NDAA-compliant flight controller carrier boards are designed based on PAB open-source specifications, ensuring seamless integration with our high-performance flight controllers and other Pixhawk-based solutions. These compact and scalable options offer advanced connectivity and functionality for mission-critical drone and unmanned systems.
ARK pixhawk Autopilot Bus Carrier
Carrier board compatible with any PAB flight controller
ARK Jetson PAB Carrier
Flight controller carrier board based on NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX/Nano
ARK VOXL2 RTK PAB Carrier
ModalAI VOXL2-based carrier board with integrated RTK GNSS
Flight Controller Packages
Our flight controller packages combine a high-performance flight controller, carrier board, and onboard computing capabilities into a single, streamlined solution, eliminating the need to source and assemble individual components. All packages are NDAA-compliant and are perfect for intricate UAV and robotics applications.
ARKV6X & PAB Carrier Bundle
ARKV6X & Jetson PAB Carrier Bundle
ARKV6X & Jetson Orin NX Module Carrier Bundle
ARKV6X & jetson Orin Nano Module Carrier Bundle
Optical flow Sensor
The ARK Flow optical flow sensor offers unparalleled precision in navigation and positioning for unmanned aerial vehicles. It achieves highly accurate movement detection by analyzing surface patterns and motion, and includes a time-of-flight distance sensor, making it ideal for stable flight performance in GNSS-denied environments.
A drop-in module for the ARK Flow is also available, featuring an enhanced optical flow module and time-of-flight distance sensor. The NDAA-compliant ARK Flow MR extends the distance sensing range up to 50 meters while adding only 5 grams to the overall system weight.
GNSS & GPS Modules
Our GPS and GNSS receiver modules utilize embedded positioning technology from industry leaders like u-blox, Septentrio, and STMicroelectronics. These multi-band and multi-constellation receivers are designed to deliver precise and reliable positioning for UAVs and unmanned systems, even in challenging conditions.
ARK GPS
DroneCAN GNSS receiver based on u-blox M9N
ARK RTK GPS
Blue UAS Framework-listed L1/L2 RTK GNSS receiver based on u-blox F9P
ARK RTK GPS L1/L5
L1/L5 RTK GNSS receiver based on u-blox F9P
ARK MOSAIC-X5 RTK GPS
triple-band L1/L2/L5 RTK GNSS receiver based on Septentrio mosaic-X5
ARK TESEO GPS
L1/L5 GNSS receiver based on STMicroelectronics Teseo-LIV4F
ARK RTK Base
RTK GNSS receiver for fixed base, moving base & rover applications
ARK SAM GPS
NDAA-compliant multi-constellation GNSS receiver with industrial magnetometer
High-Precision Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs)
In collaboration with Analog Devices and Murata, our MEMS-based inertial measurement units deliver highly dependable orientation, velocity, and acceleration data with remarkable precision, ensuring outstanding performance even in demanding operational environments. These compact, NDAA-compliant sensors are compatible with PX4 and Ardupilot.
ARK SCH16T
Combined gyro & accelerometer sensor based on Murata SCH16T
ARK ADIS16507
High-precision three-axis MEMS IMU based on Analog Devices ADIS16507
CANnode Connectivity Module
The CANnode is a compact connectivity solution that allows nearly any sensor to be integrated into a vehicle’s CAN bus, facilitating reliable and efficient data transfer and control across complex systems. Operating on PX4 firmware and supporting UAVCAN updates, this small form factor board also includes a six-DoF IMU module.
Electronic Speed Controllers
ARK’s 4-in-1 ESC (electronic speed controller) offers precise and reliable motor control for a variety of commercial and military UAV applications. With excellent efficiency and performance in a low SWaP footprint, the NDAA-compliant controller guarantees optimal flight stability and power management.
Power Management Modules
Engineered for use with Pixhawk Autopilot Bus carrier boards, our Power modules ensure stable and reliable power management and distribution for drones and robotics. These lightweight and compact modules are NDAA-compliant and designed to deliver consistent performance and maximize system longevity in complex applications.
ARK PAB Power Module
5V/6A power supply module for PAB carrier boards
ARK 12S PAB Power Module
5V/6A power supply module for PAB carrier boards supporting 12S batteries
LiPow Battery Charger
LiPo USB-C battery charger for 2S-4S battery packs
Adapters & Accessories
We offer a variety of electronic adapters and accessories that can be easily integrated into UAV and unmanned systems designs,enhancing capabilities while ensuring reliable data communication and control.
ARK Pixhawk Debug Adapter
STLink or J-Link to Pixhawk standard debug connector adapter
Ethernet Adapter
4-pin JST-GH to RJ45 Ethernet adapter for PAB carrier
Servo Adapter
10-pin JST-GH to servo header adapter for PAB carrier
