APM 2.5, 2.6, and 2.8 Pixhawk Power Module 28V 90A with 5.3V BEC - Available with T-Plug (Deans) or XT60 Connector for RC Drone, Multirotor, and Fixed-Wing Flight Controller Power and Telemetry
The APM Pixhawk Power Module is a compact power distribution and monitoring module designed to provide clean, regulated 5.3V power to APM 2.5, APM 2.6, APM 2.8, and Pixhawk flight controllers from a LiPo battery source up to 6S (28V), while simultaneously delivering real-time battery voltage and current consumption data to the flight controller over a 6-pin DF13 cable. Available in 2 connector variants - T-plug (Deans) and XT60 - the module integrates directly into the main battery power harness between the LiPo battery and the power distribution board or ESC bus, providing both the 5.3V regulated BEC output for the flight controller rail and the analogue voltage and current sensing signals scaled to the 5V ADC input range of APM and Pixhawk autopilot hardware. The onboard switching regulator delivers 5.3V at up to 2.25A - 3A depending on variant - providing sufficient regulated current for the flight controller, GPS module, telemetry radio, and RC receiver without requiring a separate BEC module in most standard multirotor and fixed-wing builds.
The 90A maximum current sensing range covers the full motor and ESC current draw of the majority of multirotor and fixed-wing RC platforms from small 3-inch FPV quads through to large hex and octocopter builds, delivering accurate consumption data to the APM or Pixhawk flight controller for battery capacity monitoring, mAh consumed tracking, and low-battery failsafe triggering via Mission Planner or compatible GCS software. Real-time voltage and current telemetry from the power module feeds directly into OSD units in FPV builds, providing live battery state data on the FPV video feed without requiring a separate voltage sensor or current sensor module. The 6-position DF13 cable plugs directly into the PM connector on APM 2.5, APM 2.6, and APM 2.8 hardware for immediate out-of-the-box installation without additional wiring or connector adaptation. The module is designed exclusively for powering the flight controller, GPS, telemetry radio, and RC receiver - servo power must be supplied separately through the aircraft's ESC BEC output, as the power module is not rated for servo current demands.
Key Features
- Dual Connector Variants: Available with T-plug (Deans) or XT60 battery connector to match the existing power harness connector standard of the RC build
- Maximum Input Voltage: Up to 6S LiPo (28V maximum) for multirotor and fixed-wing RC aircraft power system integration
- 90A Current Sensing: 90A maximum current sensing range for accurate battery consumption monitoring across small to large multirotor and fixed-wing platforms
- 5.3V Regulated BEC Output: Onboard switching regulator delivers clean 5.3V at up to 2.25A - 3A for flight controller, GPS, telemetry radio, and RC receiver power
- 5V ADC Scaled Sensing: Voltage and current measurement signals scaled to 5V ADC channels for direct APM and Pixhawk analogue input compatibility
- 6-Position DF13 Cable: 6-pin DF13 cable plugs directly into the APM 2.5 PM connector for out-of-box installation without connector adaptation
- Real-Time Battery Telemetry: Live voltage and current data output to APM, Pixhawk, and compatible OSD units for battery state monitoring and FPV live consumption display
- Switching Regulator: Onboard switching BEC for efficient 5.3V regulation from 6S input without excessive heat generation under sustained current draw
- APM and Pixhawk Compatible: Direct compatibility with APM 2.5, APM 2.6, APM 2.8, and Pixhawk flight controllers via 6-pin DF13 PM connector
- Fully Assembled: Comes completely assembled with battery connectors attached and shrink tubing applied for protection and ready-to-install deployment
- Servo Power Exclusion: Designed exclusively for flight controller, GPS, telemetry, and receiver power - servo power must be supplied separately via ESC BEC output
- Compact Form Factor: Small PCB footprint for clean integration into multirotor and fixed-wing power distribution layouts without excessive space requirement.
Applications
- APM 2.5, APM 2.6, APM 2.8, and Pixhawk flight controller power supply and battery voltage and current telemetry in multirotor and fixed-wing RC builds
- FPV drone OSD integration requiring live battery voltage and current consumption data on the FPV video feed from a single power module without separate sensors
- Multirotor builds requiring a combined 5.3V BEC and 90A current sensor for flight controller power and mAh consumed tracking via APM Mission Planner
- Fixed-wing RC aircraft requiring real-time battery health and consumption monitoring through the APM or Pixhawk PM port during autonomous and manual flight
- GPS module, telemetry radio, and RC receiver power supply from a clean 5.3V regulated switching BEC output in APM and Pixhawk-based builds
- T-plug (Deans) and XT60 battery harness builds requiring a matching connector power module without battery connector replacement or adapter leads.
Package Includes:
- 1 x Readytosky Power Module With T plug Connectors
1 x Readytosky Power Module With Black XT60 plug Connectors
