PX4 Instructions
Single GPS Configuration
Connect the ARK MOSAIC-X5 RTK GPS to the flight controller's CAN port using a standard 4-pin JST-GH cable.
Flight Controller Parameters
Set the following in QGroundControl and reboot the flight controller.
Required
Optional
Set to 1 to subscribe to DroneCAN barometer messages
Set to 1 to subscribe to DroneCAN RawIMU messages.
GPS offset from the vehicle center of gravity (meters)
CAN Node Parameters
Set the following on the GPS and reboot the node. CAN node parameters can be configured using either:
QGroundControl — each CAN node appears as a separate Component X entry under Vehicle Settings > Parameters.
The DroneCAN GUI Tool.
Required
CANNODE_PUB_MAG
1
Publish magnetometer messages on the CAN bus
Optional
CANNODE_TERM
Set to 1 if this is the last node on the CAN bus
CANNODE_PUB_BAR
Publish barometer messages on the CAN bus. Enabled by default
CANNODE_PUB_IMU
Set to 1 to publish RawIMU messages on the CAN bus.
SEP_OUT_RATE
Output rate for GNSS data messages: -1 = OnChange, or 50 / 100 / 200 / 500 ms
SEP_PVT_MODE
Bitmask of allowed PVT modes for Rover operation. Bits: 1 = StandAlone, 2 = DGNSS, 4 = RTKFloat, 8 = RTKFixed. Default 15 (all). The receiver uses the most accurate mode available
SEP_RCV_DYN
Receiver dynamics model: 0 = Static, 1 = Quasistatic, 2 = Pedestrian, 3 = Automotive, 4 = RaceCar, 5 = HeavyMachinery, 6 = UAV (default), 7 = Unlimited
Troubleshooting
See our GPS Placement guide for mounting best practices, interference sources, and antenna positioning.
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