SparkNavi

SparkNavi develops INS/GNSS navigation systems and UAV flight controllers for defense, aerospace, and industrial vehicles.

We design our products for reliable long-term use and straightforward integration into your vehicle.

Designed and manufactured in Taiwan, fully NDAA-compliant, and officially supported by the ArduPilot open-source autopilot ecosystem.

Core Product Lines

InertiaX Series

GNSS and inertial measurements combined to provide vehicle position and attitude.

  • INS/GNSS Navigation Systems for UAV and Robotics

InertiaX core Series

Inertial modules with three IMUs for use in navigation systems and flight controllers.

  • IMU600-V2 — Triple-IMU array, built-in AHRS and barometer, up to 1000 Hz output, dual UART and SPI.

Blue Series

UAV flight controllers with ArduPilot support.

  • SparkNavi Blue / Blue2 — STM32H743 ArduPilot flight controllers; compare the Blue1 and Blue2 sensors on the product page.

Engineering Focus

  • Multi-sensor data fusion
  • Magnetic interference resilience
  • Industrial-grade component sourcing
  • Component sourcing aligned with NDAA requirements

Why SparkNavi

  • Taiwan-made flight controllers: design, manufacturing, and quality assurance in Taiwan, with plans for long-term supply
  • NDAA-compliant supply chain: aligned with US NDAA Section 889; no components from restricted Chinese vendors
  • Open-source compatible: officially merged into the ArduPilot mainline firmware with a registered APJ Board ID
  • International certification: FCC (USA), CE (EU), and PSE (Japan) tested and certified
  • Customer experience: deployed by defense, research, and industrial users in Japan, Poland, the United States, and Taiwan

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SparkNavi Blue a Taiwan-made flight controller?

Yes. SparkNavi Blue is designed and manufactured by Xiang Cheng Electronic Co., Ltd., based in Taiwan. All R&D, PCB fabrication, SMT assembly, and quality assurance are completed in Taiwan. We also supply and support customers overseas.

Is SparkNavi NDAA-compliant?

Yes. SparkNavi sources components from suppliers worldwide and is aligned with US NDAA Section 889 requirements. We do not use components from companies named on restricted vendor lists. Our authorized distribution partners include Macnica, Future Electronics, and Avnet — making SparkNavi suitable for defense, government, and critical infrastructure customers requiring trusted supply chain.

Does SparkNavi Blue support ArduPilot open-source firmware?

Yes — officially merged into the ArduPilot mainline. The board name is "SparkNavi Blue" with APJ Board ID 1362. Users can download the latest firmware directly from ArduPilot's official website. Full support for Copter, Plane, Rover, and Sub vehicle types.

How does SparkNavi Blue compare to Pixhawk?

SparkNavi Blue uses the Pixhawk-standard STM32H743 MCU (480 MHz) architecture with dual IMU (ICM42652 + ICM42688), CAN FD, and dual GPS. Compared to generic Pixhawk-class boards, SparkNavi Blue offers:

  1. Taiwan design and manufacturing with controllable quality and long-term availability
  2. NDAA-compliant supply chain
  3. FCC / CE / PSE international certification for North America, Europe, and Japan
  4. Direct engineering support in English, Traditional Chinese, and Japanese

It is an option for projects that need a Pixhawk-class controller and must meet NDAA supply-chain requirements.

What are typical applications?

SparkNavi Blue is widely used in industrial UAV platforms, VTOL aircraft, multirotor systems, autonomous robotics, R&D platforms, and defense UAV systems. Our customers include defense agencies, research institutions, and industrial integrators in Japan, Poland, the United States, and Taiwan.

Are SparkNavi products ITAR-controlled?

SparkNavi products are not ITAR-controlled. However, certain inertial sensing technologies may be considered dual-use under international export control regulations. Customers remain responsible for compliance with their local export rules.

Designed & Engineered in Taiwan