Description

Pitot Tube: Gravity’s Least Favourite Snitch

Welcome to the glamorous world of fixed-wing flight, where GPS speed is a dirty lie told by satellites and the only truth is the wind in your face. If you like your Arduplane to stay in the air rather than performing an unprompted geological survey, you need this Pitot tube. It tells your flight controller how fast you’re actually moving through the air, preventing the dreaded ‘stall-and-splat’ that haunts every maiden flight.

Why You Want It

Building a UAV without an airspeed sensor is like driving a car with a speedometer that only tells you how fast the earth is rotating. Sure, it is technically data, but it is not going to help you stick the landing. This little tube captures dynamic and static pressure like a pro, giving your APM 2.x board the data it needs to survive a stiff headwind. Plus, it looks like a tiny harpoon, which adds at least +5 to your drone’s street cred.

Specs

• Compatibility: Ardupilot/PX4
• Probe Type: 10cm Pitot-Static (Because dynamic pressure alone is for amateurs).
• Material: Lightweight alloy and plastic (Saves weight, looks shiny).
• Hose Length: Sufficient for most standard builds

In the Box

• 1x 10cm Pitot Tube Probe; 2x Clear Silicone Tubing

Compatibility

Designed for any Arduplane/Px4 aircraft. If you are trying to plug this into a toaster or a modern Pixhawk without an analog-to-digital converter, you are going to have a bad time. Check your pinouts, pilots.

Highlights

• Stall Prevention: Actually know your airspeed so you don’t fall out of the sky.
• Aerodynamic Design: It is basically a needle for the sky. Minimal drag, maximum data.
• Sourced for UK Makers: We keep these in stock so you don’t have to wait three weeks for a boat from the East.

Notes

Ensure the tube is clear of debris. Spiders love building homes in Pitot tubes, and they are notoriously bad at flight telemetry. Calibrate your offset in Mission Planner before you go full throttle.

Disclaimer

Unmanned Tech is not responsible for the structural integrity of your plane if you ignore the ‘Low Airspeed’ warnings. Physics is non-negotiable.

Still Here?

Stop scrolling and start building. This Arduplane Pitot tube kit is the cheapest insurance policy your fixed-wing UAV will ever have. Grab one, calibrate it, and stop guessing your way through your flight path. #Arduplane #PitotTube #APM2.6 #FPVUK #AirspeedSensor