Flite Test Aura 5 Lite Controller Brings Stabilization to RC Aircraft
The STM32-based board offers easy configuration, powerful features, and flexible design.
Flite Test has released a six-axis FT Aura 5 Lite gyro system, which is purported to bring stabilization to any RC plane, enabling pilots to control their aircraft no matter their skill level easily.
According to the company, “This stabilization system can be taken out of the packaging and installed directly into an aircraft without advanced configuration. Multiple profiles come pre-installed on the board with a generic Sport profile ready for most aircraft. Simply plug your servo leads into the appropriate ports and mount the control board in the proper orientation indicated on the included Quick Start Guide.”
The FT Aura 5 Lite offers several flight modes to provide varying levels of stabilization depending on flight conditions and skill sets, which is designed to enhance the flight experience without interfering with the pilot’s control. A six-axis mode is tailored for beginners and allows for increased stabilization of the aircraft via semi-automated flight controls, including ailerons, rudder, and elevator adjustments. A three-axis mode decreases those automated movements for precision flight and acrobatics, while off mode disengages all automatic assistance.
On the hardware side, the FT Aura 5 Lite is designed around an STM32 microcontroller and features five servo ports that can be individually configured as (PWM) inputs or outputs and a dedicated port for Genuine Spektrum DSM Satellites. It also packs a dedicated input port for a single wire digital connection via S.Bus (Futaba) or SRXL (Spektrum, JR Mode B, Graupner, SumD) or analog PPM stream, as well as a micro USB port for programming, uploading model programs, and firmware.
The Flite Test Aura 5 Lite Gyro System is now available for $49.99 and includes the Aura 5 Lite, USB programming cable, male-to-male servo lead, and a pair of adhesive mounting pads.