Seagull GPK to Pixhawk Cable Purple/Red - Precision Flight Telemetry Integration Lead
The Seagull – GPK to Pixhawk Cable (Purple/Red) provides commercial drone survey teams with an engineered, plug-and-play solution for precise photogrammetry synchronization.
Precision Geotagging Synchronization :
This cable serves as the vital communications pipeline between your camera's hotshoe feedback loop via the Seagull interface and your autopilot system. It transmits instant shutter release events directly to the Pixhawk logs, enabling sub-centimeter accurate PPK (Post-Processed Kinematic) and RTK geotagging by locking the exact GPS coordinate coordinates to the millisecond the sensor captures light.
Distinctive Purple and Red Color Coding :
Designed to prevent costly terminal mapping mistakes during field setup, the cable features distinct purple and red insulation leads. This vibrant styling helps commercial operators visually trace, separate, and isolate critical telemetry lines from surrounding high-power ESC lines or servo connections in cramped multirotor electronics bays.
Ultra-Flexible Silicone Shielding :
Commercial industrial aircraft are subjected to heavy motor frequencies and turbulent environments. The internal copper strands are protected by premium high-flex silicone tubing that absorbs micro-vibrations, preventing internal friction breaks and connector fatigue that standard PVC cables suffer from over long-term flight schedules.
Universal Autopilot Compatibility :
Engineered out of the box to establish clean pinout mating across commercial systems, including:
Pixhawk 1, Pixhawk 2.1 (Cube), Pixhawk 4, Pixhawk 5X, and Pixhawk 6C units
Seagull #MAP2, Seagull #REC, and Seagull GPK precision mapping modules
Custom ArduPilot and PX4 hardware platforms utilizing standard DF13 or JST-GH telemetry architectures
Specification :
Brand: Seagull UAV
Product Name: Seagull – GPK to Pixhawk Cable (Purple/Red)
Wire Insulation Type: High-Flex Thermal Resistant Silicone
Color Scheme: Purple / Red Dual Diagnostic Leads
Primary Interface: Seagull GPK / Shutter Module Standard Port
Autopilot Interface: Pixhawk Telemetry/AUX Port Mating Pins
Conductor Material: Premium Tinned Stranded Copper
Function Support: Precision Hotshoe Feedback, Shutter Triggering, PPK Logging Link
Cable Length: 300mm (Standard industrial layout)
Net Weight: 8g
Environmental Resistance: Oil, UV, and Vibration Proof
Frequently Asked Questions :
Q1: What specific function do the Purple and Red wires handle in this Seagull cable?
Ans: The purple and red color schemes route the critical signal and ground lines responsible for transferring camera shutter synchronization feedback from the hotshoe adapter straight to the Pixhawk’s interrupt pins for logging.
Q2: Does this cable support automated camera triggering via ArduPilot mission planning?
Ans: Yes, when coupled with a Seagull camera trigger module, this interface cable translates standard PWM or relay commands sent from your Pixhawk autopilot into instant camera shutter actions during grid missions.
Q3: Can I plug this cable directly into a Pixhawk Cube (2.1) carrier board?
Ans: Yes, though you must verify the specific connector footprint on your carrier board. Some Pixhawk variants utilize JST-GH standard layouts, which may require checking terminal compatibility with your current Seagull air unit port.
Q4: Is this specific cable required to capture sub-centimeter PPK mapping accuracy?
Ans: Yes, using an official, low-latency connection cable ensures that the exact time marker of the camera's flash/hotshoe signal reaches the Pixhawk flight controller instantly without signal noise delay, maintaining absolute data accuracy.
