Payloads decide what an aircraft is for. The platform is the delivery mechanism; the payload is the mission. We treat payload selection as interface work — mechanical envelope, power budget, then data path.
Where a payload needs compute, the P-PSDK expansion board and the P-ELRS link module are covered here too. The recurring question is what can run together in one sortie, and that is answered per configuration.
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Intelligent Payloads and Accessories
Selection and compatibility for EO, thermal, LiDAR, multispectral, lighting, loudspeaker, datalink and ground station equipment.
Topics in Intelligent Payloads and Accessories
Topics are published on a rolling basis. Nothing goes live before its specifications and sources have been verified.
- Choosing a Visible-Light GimbalPublished
- Choosing a Thermal Imaging PayloadPublished
- LiDAR Integration AssessmentPublished
- Multispectral Payload Integration AssessmentPublished
- Lighting Payload ConfigurationPublished
- Speaker Payload ConfigurationPublished
- Ground Station and Display EquipmentPublished
- Data Link and Communication ConfigurationPublished
- Battery Charging and Field PowerPublished
- Payload Interface and Platform CompatibilityPublished