CUAV P8 Telemetry Radio

CUAV P8 Radio is a long range (>60km) and high data rate (375Kbps) remote data transmission module for drones that works plug-and-play with PX4.

It supports multiple modes such as point-to-point, point-to-multipoint, and relay communication.

CUAV P8 Radio

Key Features

• Long range: >60km (depending on the antenna and environment, up to 100 km).

• Supports point-to-point, point-to-multipoint, and repeater modes.

• Up to 2W power (fixed frequency 2W; frequency hopping 1W)

• Up to 345Kbps transfer rate.

• Supports 12v~60V operating voltage.

• Unit can operate either as ground station modem or aircraft modem.

• Independent power supply for more stable operation

• USB Type-C port, integrated USB to UART converter

Where to Buy

• CUAV store

• CUAV alibaba

PX4 Configuration

The CUAV P8 Radio comes pre-configured (baud rate 57600, broadcast mode) for use with PX4. It should require no additional setup if connected to TELEM1 OR TELEM2.

On some flight controllers, or if used with a different serial port, you may need to configure the port for MAVLink communication.

:::tip P8 Configuration provides full information about radio configuration, if required. :::

Pinouts

P8 pinouts

Data Port

pin	C-RTK GPS 6P	pin	Pixhawk standard pins
1	5V+(NC)	1	VCC
2	RX	2	TX
3	TX	3	RX
4	RTS	4	RTS
5	CTS	5	CTS
6	GND	6	GND

Wiring

P8 wiring

Connect the CUAV P8 Radio to the TELEM1/TELEM2 interface of the flight controller and use a battery or BEC to power the module. The required cables are included in the package.

:::tip CUAV P8 Radio does not support power supply from the flight controller, it needs to be connected to a 12~60v battery or BEC. :::

More information

P8 manual

CUAV P8 Radio (Official Guide)