CM5 UAV Carrier Board for UAVs & Robotics

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A compact and lightweight UAV carrier board designed for the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5, with high-speed connectivity, dual MIPI interfaces, CAN communication, PCIe expansion, Ethernet, and flight-controller integration.

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CM5 UAV carrier board for Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5

OVERVIEW

Overview

The CM5 UAV Carrier Board is a professional embedded hardware platform developed for autonomous drones, robotics, and edge AI applications. Designed around the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5, the board combines high-speed USB, PCIe Gen3 expansion, dual MIPI interfaces, CAN communication, Ethernet connectivity, and dedicated flight-controller integration features into a compact UAV-ready form factor.

Special attention was given to size optimization, weight reduction, and reliable communication interfaces required in UAV and robotic systems. The board supports companion computer applications for PX4, ArduPilot, OpenIPC, machine vision, AI processing, telemetry systems, and custom embedded Linux solutions.

KEY FEATURES

Key Features

Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 carrier architecture

High-speed USB and PCIe Gen3 expansion

Dual MIPI camera and display interfaces

CAN and Ethernet connectivity

Flight-controller integration for UAV systems

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Platform	Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5
Application	UAV, robotics, machine vision, and edge AI
Interfaces	USB, PCIe Gen3, dual MIPI, CAN, and Ethernet

Power / behavior	Document the operating conditions, limits, and recovery behavior.

Interfaces	USB, PCIe Gen3, dual MIPI, CAN, and Ethernet

Board outline	Compact UAV-ready carrier-board form factor
Mounting points	Prepared for mechanical review against the target UAV stack
Connector access	USB, MIPI, UART, CAN, Ethernet, and HDMI access considered for assembly and service
Final dimensions	Exact width, height, hole size, and keep-out data can be documented after final outline approval

TEST RESULTS

Test Results

Test Area	Validation Method	Status	Result / Notes
Design status	Review CM5 interface mapping, connector grouping, routing zones, and prototype release package.	Ready	Interface set, connector grouping, and CM5 carrier architecture are prepared for prototype review.
High-speed interface validation	Verify USB 3.0, PCIe Gen3, MIPI, Ethernet, UART, and CAN behavior on assembled hardware.	To verify	USB 3.0, PCIe Gen3, MIPI, Ethernet, UART, and CAN validation is reserved for assembled hardware.
Mechanical fit check	Check board outline, mounting points, connector clearance, and cable access against the target UAV stack.	To verify	Mounting clearances and connector access are reserved for target UAV installation review.

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