Fischer Connectors has confirmed that its MiniMax
Series of connectors has been used in Hexadrone Systems’ Tundra-M UAS (unmanned aerial system). The Tundra-M is a waterproof, modular quadcopter drone designed to be suitable for a variety of commercial and industrial applications.
Featuring rapidly switchable arms and three quick release attaches, the Tundra-M is a highly flexible system that can be equipped with a range of payloads for different missions. Its rugged waterproof design makes it highly resistant to extreme weather conditions.
Hexadrone Systems selected Fischer’s MiniMax Series of connectors for use in the HDMI, USB and CAN interconnection systems of the Tundra-M. Hexadrone required a solution that would allow them to design the Tundra-M with a high degree of modularity, while providing rugged, watertight construction and keeping SWaP (size, weight and power) profiles to a minimum. The connectors were an ideal choice due to their lightweight, compact design and their easy-to-handle blind mating connection. All MiniMax connectors are IP68 sealed mated and unmated, and can withstand more than 5000 mating cycles. They can also be optimised for full USB3.0 performance to the full S-parameter standards with cables up to 2m.
Applications of the Fischer MiniMax Series for UAVs and related systems include:
- UAV power & control systems
- UAV guidance systems
- Inertial navigation systems (INS)
- Global navigation satellite systems (GNSS)
- Airborne laser scanners
- Airborne lidar systems
- Airborne camera and survey systems
MiniMax connectors are available in 06 and 08 sizes with receptacles of 10mm and 12mm diameter and with configurations of 4-12 contacts. They are offered in three different locking systems: push-pull, screw and quick-release.
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