# Pixhawk **URL:** https://discuss.px4.io/c/pixhawk/22.md [Latest](https://discuss.px4.io/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discuss.px4.io/categories.md) --- ## [About the Pixhawk category](https://discuss.px4.io/t/about-the-pixhawk-category/6999)
**Author:** [@rroche](https://discuss.px4.io/u/rroche)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2024, 12:42am UTC](https://discuss.px4.io/t/about-the-pixhawk-category/6999 "2024-05-01T00:42:45Z")
Welcome to the Pixhawk category, here you can find Pixhawk related news and content, feel free to post issues, feedback, cool stories and news related to Pixhawk. The Pixhawk team is constantly looking for content on o… --- ## [Hardware Selection for Autonomous Vehicles](https://discuss.px4.io/t/hardware-selection-for-autonomous-vehicles/49543)
**Author:** [@Rik\_Sam](https://discuss.px4.io/u/Rik_Sam)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2026, 12:30pm UTC](https://discuss.px4.io/t/hardware-selection-for-autonomous-vehicles/49543 "2026-10-11T12:30:42Z")
Hi everyone, I’d like to ask for some advice: I want to install a flight controller on this vehicle—what other parts do I need to buy? Do I need an ESC? If so, how do I connect the ESC to the motor? I’ve provided a vide… --- ## [Pixhawk Quadrotor – Motors Spin but No Thrust During Takeoff](https://discuss.px4.io/t/pixhawk-quadrotor-motors-spin-but-no-thrust-during-takeoff/49532)
**Author:** [@Aritra\_Chattopadhyay](https://discuss.px4.io/u/Aritra_Chattopadhyay)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 4:15pm UTC](https://discuss.px4.io/t/pixhawk-quadrotor-motors-spin-but-no-thrust-during-takeoff/49532 "2026-09-23T16:15:17Z")
Pixhawk Quadrotor – Motors Spin but No Thrust During Takeoff Hi everyone, I’m working on a DIY quadcopter using a Pixhawk 2.4.8 flight controller. I recently completed the setup and managed to get the motors spinning.… --- ## [FFT on Pixhawk V6X](https://discuss.px4.io/t/fft-on-pixhawk-v6x/49510)
**Author:** [@Hiran\_Bandarigoda](https://discuss.px4.io/u/Hiran_Bandarigoda)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 7:40am UTC](https://discuss.px4.io/t/fft-on-pixhawk-v6x/49510 "2026-09-17T07:40:37Z")
Hi, Can anyone explain to me that why CUAV Pixhawk V6X doesn’t have the \*\*IMU\_GYRO\_FFT\_EN ? Is this FC incapable of running the FFT? I need to use the Dynamic Notch filter with FFT since I don’t get RPM from ESCs. --- ## [Intercept Flight mode for fixed-wing UAVs](https://discuss.px4.io/t/intercept-flight-mode-for-fixed-wing-uavs/49455)
**Author:** [@Alp\_Ucan](https://discuss.px4.io/u/Alp_Ucan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2026, 8:03am UTC](https://discuss.px4.io/t/intercept-flight-mode-for-fixed-wing-uavs/49455 "2026-09-12T08:03:19Z")
Hi everyone, we have implemented a vision-based intercept flight mode on the PX4 stack. We will share the architecture with rough details and flight test results. We want to share this implementation to show that open-s… --- ## [Pixhawk 6C Boot0 pin for DFU mode](https://discuss.px4.io/t/pixhawk-6c-boot0-pin-for-dfu-mode/35458)
**Author:** [@helpit.odessa](https://discuss.px4.io/u/helpit.odessa)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2026, 11:25am UTC](https://discuss.px4.io/t/pixhawk-6c-boot0-pin-for-dfu-mode/35458 "2026-08-29T11:25:19Z")
Good afternoon. I have a pixhawk 6c. I need to put it into DFU mode. I read that for this you need to apply 3.3V to boot0. Can you tell me where I can find this pin? --- ## [Solution: Jetson Orin (Seeed A603) UART not receiving (Silent) after JetPack upgrade / PX4 TELEM2 connection](https://discuss.px4.io/t/solution-jetson-orin-seeed-a603-uart-not-receiving-silent-after-jetpack-upgrade-px4-telem2-connection/49415)
**Author:** [@KM\_K](https://discuss.px4.io/u/KM_K)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2026, 5:45am UTC](https://discuss.px4.io/t/solution-jetson-orin-seeed-a603-uart-not-receiving-silent-after-jetpack-upgrade-px4-telem2-connection/49415 "2026-08-27T05:45:17Z")
We experienced the exact same issue where the onboard UART (connected to PX4 TELEM2) was silent and not receiving any data, even though a 3-wire USB-TTL adapter worked fine. We found that this is often caused by DMA con… --- ## [Review Request: Flight Controller Design using STM32H743VIT6](https://discuss.px4.io/t/review-request-flight-controller-design-using-stm32h743vit6/47636)
**Author:** [@mkeyno](https://discuss.px4.io/u/mkeyno)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2026, 1:16am UTC](https://discuss.px4.io/t/review-request-flight-controller-design-using-stm32h743vit6/47636 "2026-08-15T01:16:32Z")
I’m developing a custom flight controller, based on the FMU-V6c. I’d greatly appreciate your feedback on my schematic, pin assignment, and design to ensure compatibility and reliability. schematic and other files availa… --- ## [Esc 4in1 for Pixhawk 6x Holybro](https://discuss.px4.io/t/esc-4in1-for-pixhawk-6x-holybro/49340)
**Author:** [@Marcelino\_Batista](https://discuss.px4.io/u/Marcelino_Batista)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2026, 4:03am UTC](https://discuss.px4.io/t/esc-4in1-for-pixhawk-6x-holybro/49340 "2026-08-09T04:03:59Z")
This topic covers the assembly and pinout sequence for connecting the 4-in-1 ESC to the Pixhawk 6X. PixHawk 6X holybro For Esc 4in1 Axisflying ARGUS ECO 60A V2.pdf (206.1 KB) The pinout follows the ArduPilot Quad X sta… --- ## [Pixhawk 6C Mini / Holybro S500— can’t get actuators to spin](https://discuss.px4.io/t/pixhawk-6c-mini-holybro-s500-can-t-get-actuators-to-spin/49193)
**Author:** [@Jta](https://discuss.px4.io/u/Jta)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2026, 1:18pm UTC](https://discuss.px4.io/t/pixhawk-6c-mini-holybro-s500-can-t-get-actuators-to-spin/49193 "2026-08-08T13:18:36Z")
Have a Holybro S500 kit that I built. Everything was going smooth and easy until I got to spinning up the actuators. I am using QGroundControl. (I’m new to building drones, but went through a days worth of troubleshootin… --- ## [High temp magnet loss on heavy-lift PX4 multirotor motors](https://discuss.px4.io/t/high-temp-magnet-loss-on-heavy-lift-px4-multirotor-motors/49315)
**Author:** [@X-TEAM](https://discuss.px4.io/u/X-TEAM)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2026, 2:11am UTC](https://discuss.px4.io/t/high-temp-magnet-loss-on-heavy-lift-px4-multirotor-motors/49315 "2026-08-06T02:11:04Z")
Hi everyone, I’ve been running static bench tests for heavy-lift multirotor brushless motors used with PX4 autopilot mapping platforms. One recurring issue I observed is permanent thrust drop after long-duration high-lo… --- ## [Measurement points for validating a conduction-cooled Pixhawk power enclosure](https://discuss.px4.io/t/measurement-points-for-validating-a-conduction-cooled-pixhawk-power-enclosure/49317)
**Author:** [@copper3dp](https://discuss.px4.io/u/copper3dp)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2026, 2:20pm UTC](https://discuss.px4.io/t/measurement-points-for-validating-a-conduction-cooled-pixhawk-power-enclosure/49317 "2026-08-05T14:20:35Z")
When the flight controller, current sensor, and power-distribution hardware share a compact or partly sealed bay, which measurement points give the most reliable bench-to-flight thermal correlation? My current validatio… --- ## [Pixhawk 6x pro with jetson baseboared](https://discuss.px4.io/t/pixhawk-6x-pro-with-jetson-baseboared/49265)
**Author:** [@rufeed](https://discuss.px4.io/u/rufeed)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2026, 10:13am UTC](https://discuss.px4.io/t/pixhawk-6x-pro-with-jetson-baseboared/49265 "2026-07-27T10:13:45Z")
Hi everyone, I am using PX4 with QGroundControl. In the Actuator Outputs page, the PWM MAIN outputs are not displayed. Only the AUX outputs and UAVCAN are available. I have already tried: Reflashing the PX4 firmware. … --- ## [During throttle up, motor speed is dropping down after seconds of running](https://discuss.px4.io/t/during-throttle-up-motor-speed-is-dropping-down-after-seconds-of-running/20587)
**Author:** [@ashfauzan](https://discuss.px4.io/u/ashfauzan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2026, 7:33am UTC](https://discuss.px4.io/t/during-throttle-up-motor-speed-is-dropping-down-after-seconds-of-running/20587 "2026-07-22T07:33:30Z")
Hi. I’'m new here and I would like to ask on my issue with my drone below. My drone type is quadrator. I’m using PX4 version 5 for my Flight Controller and I’m monitoring my Flight Log using Mission Planner. The issue i… --- ## [How to arm Drone without connecting to QGroundControl](https://discuss.px4.io/t/how-to-arm-drone-without-connecting-to-qgroundcontrol/49197)
**Author:** [@Jolie\_Lee](https://discuss.px4.io/u/Jolie_Lee)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2026, 7:07am UTC](https://discuss.px4.io/t/how-to-arm-drone-without-connecting-to-qgroundcontrol/49197 "2026-07-08T07:07:20Z")
Hello friends, I need your helps. This is the first time i have built a drone. My device has Pixhawk 6C, PM07 module, M9N GPS, Fs-i6 RC. I set my device with SWA on RC to arm. But i face a problem: I only arm by RC whe… --- ## [Connect 2.4.8 telem to usb](https://discuss.px4.io/t/connect-2-4-8-telem-to-usb/48828)
**Author:** [@Harry\_Adalian](https://discuss.px4.io/u/Harry_Adalian)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2026, 9:31am UTC](https://discuss.px4.io/t/connect-2-4-8-telem-to-usb/48828 "2026-07-05T09:31:39Z")
I am trying to connect the Telem port to a Raspberry Pi5. Where can I buy the cable? I dont see supplies on the Pixhawk website. Thank you --- ## [How to connect ESC](https://discuss.px4.io/t/how-to-connect-esc/43913)
**Author:** [@divinelasagna](https://discuss.px4.io/u/divinelasagna)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2026, 10:11pm UTC](https://discuss.px4.io/t/how-to-connect-esc/43913 "2026-07-03T22:11:56Z")
I am new to pixhawk and need advice on connections. I have 2 ESC’s. One basic remote control buggy ESC, and a flipsky 75200 Pro V2 VESC. I want to connect the Flipsky 75200 Pro v2 VESC to my Pixhawk 4, so I connected the… --- ## [Compass calibration infinite loop](https://discuss.px4.io/t/compass-calibration-infinite-loop/49137)
**Author:** [@Miguel\_Quesada](https://discuss.px4.io/u/Miguel_Quesada)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2026, 3:36pm UTC](https://discuss.px4.io/t/compass-calibration-infinite-loop/49137 "2026-06-21T15:36:48Z")
When triying to calibrate de compass in the bcube pixhawk pro using MissionPlanner, after moving it like a good cocktail, even if choosing only compass 1, it makes a infinite loop, and never ends. Any suggestions --- ## [Pixhawk 6X Not Receiving RC Signal](https://discuss.px4.io/t/pixhawk-6x-not-receiving-rc-signal/43388)
**Author:** [@BlueInLS](https://discuss.px4.io/u/BlueInLS)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2026, 8:14am UTC](https://discuss.px4.io/t/pixhawk-6x-not-receiving-rc-signal/43388 "2026-06-16T08:14:19Z")
I am experiencing an issue where my Pixhawk 6X is not recognizing the signal from the RadioMaster R81 receiver. The RadioMaster TX16S Mark2 controller binds successfully to the R81 receiver, but the Pixhawk does not dete… --- ## [R-XSR trasmitter -\> pixhawk 6c mini doesn't work](https://discuss.px4.io/t/r-xsr-trasmitter-pixhawk-6c-mini-doesnt-work/49041)
**Author:** [@CornelioP](https://discuss.px4.io/u/CornelioP)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2026, 12:53pm UTC](https://discuss.px4.io/t/r-xsr-trasmitter-pixhawk-6c-mini-doesnt-work/49041 "2026-06-14T12:53:41Z")
Hello everyone, Hoping someone can help me out. I have a Pixhawk 6C Mini running PX4 and I’m trying to connect an FrSky R-XSR to it. The R-XSR is bound correctly to my controller ,I have a solid green LED indicating a … --- ## [Motor to ESC wire connection](https://discuss.px4.io/t/motor-to-esc-wire-connection/49056)
**Author:** [@Miguel\_Quesada](https://discuss.px4.io/u/Miguel_Quesada)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2026, 12:25pm UTC](https://discuss.px4.io/t/motor-to-esc-wire-connection/49056 "2026-06-05T12:25:20Z")
Got a new set with the motors and the esc´s, but the wires from the esc to the motor have all the same color and don´t know how to connect them. Can anyone help me ? --- ## [Send Boat to Waypoint, it goes in circules backwards](https://discuss.px4.io/t/send-boat-to-waypoint-it-goes-in-circules-backwards/49028)
**Author:** [@nemorac](https://discuss.px4.io/u/nemorac)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2026, 5:17am UTC](https://discuss.px4.io/t/send-boat-to-waypoint-it-goes-in-circules-backwards/49028 "2026-05-28T05:17:32Z")
Hello, I’m new to Pixhawk, so I’m still learning. I’m creating an unmaned catamaran using PIxhawk 6C and permoed the the Rover setup as instructed on site. I can remote controlle it perfectly. But when I send it on a … --- ## [How to enter DFU mode on the CUAV V6X V2 flight controller](https://discuss.px4.io/t/how-to-enter-dfu-mode-on-the-cuav-v6x-v2-flight-controller/48973)
**Author:** [@TDroneCloudComp](https://discuss.px4.io/u/TDroneCloudComp)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2026, 12:08pm UTC](https://discuss.px4.io/t/how-to-enter-dfu-mode-on-the-cuav-v6x-v2-flight-controller/48973 "2026-05-16T12:08:09Z")
Hello, I recently purchased a CUAV V6X V2 and tried to update to the latest version of PX4 firmware using QgroundControl. The update process was frozen and seemed to have failed, and after unplugging and replugging the … --- ## [Motors not rev up to full even after giving full throttle command](https://discuss.px4.io/t/motors-not-rev-up-to-full-even-after-giving-full-throttle-command/48959)
**Author:** [@Gaurav\_Rauthan](https://discuss.px4.io/u/Gaurav_Rauthan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2026, 1:11pm UTC](https://discuss.px4.io/t/motors-not-rev-up-to-full-even-after-giving-full-throttle-command/48959 "2026-05-13T13:11:38Z")
Hello to all respected members. I urgently need some help. Tried chatgpt, googled everything, then I am here asking for help. I am building a custom drone. Flight controller: cube orange+, ESC: Holybro Tekko32 F4 4in1 50… --- ## [Trouble connecting with Flysky iA6B](https://discuss.px4.io/t/trouble-connecting-with-flysky-ia6b/48949)
**Author:** [@Young\_Vibe](https://discuss.px4.io/u/Young_Vibe)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2026, 7:20am UTC](https://discuss.px4.io/t/trouble-connecting-with-flysky-ia6b/48949 "2026-05-12T07:20:43Z")
It’s my drone system. The picture shows 6c, but I actually used 6X. I also connected the AM32 and 6X to the wiring (except for CURR and RX6) and everything was working well. By the way, I connected the FlySky FS-iA6B rec… --- ## [Motor Rototing Slowely after giving full Throttle](https://discuss.px4.io/t/motor-rototing-slowely-after-giving-full-throttle/42960)
**Author:** [@M\_Ramesh](https://discuss.px4.io/u/M_Ramesh)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2026, 5:00pm UTC](https://discuss.px4.io/t/motor-rototing-slowely-after-giving-full-throttle/42960 "2026-05-11T17:00:32Z")
I am using the Pixhawk 6X flight controller and the Tekko F32 4-in-1 ESC to run the motors. I have changed the protocol to DShot600 in Pixhawk, made all the necessary adjustments, and calibrated the ESCs. After completin… --- ## [Temperature sensor for Pixhawk including logging](https://discuss.px4.io/t/temperature-sensor-for-pixhawk-including-logging/46733)
**Author:** [@jlgj](https://discuss.px4.io/u/jlgj)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2026, 1:40pm UTC](https://discuss.px4.io/t/temperature-sensor-for-pixhawk-including-logging/46733 "2026-05-05T13:40:24Z")
How can I use a temperature sensor on the Pixhawk ? The temperature sensor needs to be small (such as a thermistor, thermocouple or RTD) because it will be fitted to the motor windings. Also the temperature measurement… --- ## [How to configure NTRIP and RTK via LoRa on a drone](https://discuss.px4.io/t/how-to-configure-ntrip-and-rtk-via-lora-on-a-drone/48918)
**Author:** [@Cesar\_Eizo](https://discuss.px4.io/u/Cesar_Eizo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2026, 5:34pm UTC](https://discuss.px4.io/t/how-to-configure-ntrip-and-rtk-via-lora-on-a-drone/48918 "2026-05-02T17:34:28Z")
Hello everyone, I need some help. I work at a drone company and we are developing a large drone that will fly in a densely populated area. Therefore, we need high landing precision, as the routes we will fly require very… --- ## [Issues flashing IO firmware on Pixhawk 6X baseboard](https://discuss.px4.io/t/issues-flashing-io-firmware-on-pixhawk-6x-baseboard/42140)
**Author:** [@Rop\_lender](https://discuss.px4.io/u/Rop_lender)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2026, 5:00pm UTC](https://discuss.px4.io/t/issues-flashing-io-firmware-on-pixhawk-6x-baseboard/42140 "2026-05-02T17:00:32Z")
Hello Dev Team/ everyone, I hope you all are doing great. We have designed a baseboard using the 6X schematic that was provided in the PX4 Holybro. We have fabricated the baseboard, and when we connect the baseboard al… --- ## [Connecting 10BASE-T1S (Pixhawk NXP) directly to onboard computer without media converter](https://discuss.px4.io/t/connecting-10base-t1s-pixhawk-nxp-directly-to-onboard-computer-without-media-converter/48904)
**Author:** [@gengatharan](https://discuss.px4.io/u/gengatharan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2026, 4:40am UTC](https://discuss.px4.io/t/connecting-10base-t1s-pixhawk-nxp-directly-to-onboard-computer-without-media-converter/48904 "2026-04-29T04:40:54Z")
Hi all, I’m working with a Pixhawk NXP-based flight controller that provides a 10BASE-T1S Ethernet interface. I would like to connect this directly to an onboard computer (running Linux, with standard Ethernet interfac… [Next page](https://discuss.px4.io/c/pixhawk/22.md?page=1)