# Can a hexacoptor fly without a Raspberry Pi? **URL:** \ **Category:** Uncategorized\ **Created:** [April 11, 2023, 6:31am UTC](https://discuss.px4.io/t/can-a-hexacoptor-fly-without-a-raspberry-pi/31668 "2023-04-11T06:31:48Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![tatatatata](https://discuss.px4.io/user_avatar/discuss.px4.io/tatatatata/32/15343_2.png) [@tatatatata](https://discuss.px4.io/u/tatatatata)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2023, 6:31am UTC](https://discuss.px4.io/t/can-a-hexacoptor-fly-without-a-raspberry-pi/31668/1 "2023-04-11T06:31:48Z")
Hello. We are trying to create a hexacoptor. In our search for parts, we found Pixhawk RPi CM4 Baseboard. Raspberry Pi is often bought together. What is the Raspberry Pi used for? We want to use the flight controller, Pixhawk 6X. Is it possible to fly a drone without it? ---
**Author:** ![pacak](https://discuss.px4.io/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/p/76d3ee/32.png) [@pacak](https://discuss.px4.io/u/pacak)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2023, 8:07am UTC](https://discuss.px4.io/t/can-a-hexacoptor-fly-without-a-raspberry-pi/31668/2 "2023-04-11T08:07:33Z")
It’s a companion computer. > **[Companion Computers | PX4 User Guide](https://docs.px4.io/main/en/companion_computer/)** > > PX4 is the Professional Autopilot. Developed by world-class developers from industry and academia, and supported by an active world wide community, it powers all kinds of vehicles from racing and cargo drones through to ground vehicles and... Yes, you can fly without it. ---
**Author:** ![tatatatata](https://discuss.px4.io/user_avatar/discuss.px4.io/tatatatata/32/15343_2.png) [@tatatatata](https://discuss.px4.io/u/tatatatata)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2023, 9:22am UTC](https://discuss.px4.io/t/can-a-hexacoptor-fly-without-a-raspberry-pi/31668/3 "2023-04-11T09:22:11Z")
Thank you so much!!!