ARK Flow MR

Technical data

Next Generation PX4FLOW / ARK Flow

• Drop-in replacement for ARK Flow
• Supports UAVCAN firmware updates
• ROS2 support

Sensors

• PixArt PAA3905 Optical Flow Sensor
  • Wide working range from 80 mm to infinity
  • No focal length calibration required
  • Automatic detection of challenging surfaces (e.g. checkerboards, stripes, glossy surfaces, yaw movements)
  • Automatic switching of operation mode
  • 40 mW IR LED built into the board for improved low-light performance
• Broadcom AFBR-S50LX85D Time-of-Flight Distance Sensor
  • Typical range up to 50 m
  • Operates in ambient light up to 200,000 Lux
  • Laser aperture angle: 2° x 2°
• Invensense IIM-42653 6-axis IMU

Connections

• Two Pixhawk standard CAN connectors: 4-pin JST-GH
• Pixhawk standard debug connector: 6-pin JST-SH

Power Supply

• 5 V: 86 mA average, 90 mA max

• Dimensions: 3 cm × 3 cm × 1.4 cm
• Weight: 5 g
• LED indicators
• Made in the USA – NDAA compliant

Scope of delivery

• 1× ARK Flow MR
• Includes 4-pin Pixhawk standard CAN cable