Reventec, a leading manufacturer of custom electronic sensors, has introduced a DroneCAN protocol option for its capacitive liquid level sensor range.
This new feature enables the next generation of UAVs to benefit from more accurate and reliable fuel level monitoring.
DroneCAN is the primary CAN communication protocol used by the most widely adopted UAV flight control software, including ArduPilot and PX4. As this protocol becomes a standard requirement across commercial, non-military drone systems, Reventec is the first capacitive liquid level sensor manufacturer to offer DroneCAN compatibility on new orders.
Developed over the past six months, this upgrade allows Reventec sensors to integrate seamlessly with flight control systems. Once connected, the ECU automatically assigns each component a unique ID, enabling direct communication across the system. Unlike a standard CAN connection, which would previously require manual device programming and output configuration, this plug-and-play solution allows the ECU to instantly recognize the device as a fuel level sensor. As a result, integration with industry-standard UAV software is fast, simple, and hassle-free.
Jack Birmingham, Senior Engineer at Reventec, said, “Reventec’s DroneCAN output format has been highly sought after by our customers and we are pleased to have met this request with a robust, high accuracy sensor. We are excited to continue seeing DroneCAN perform in the field with great success and look forward to developing more features for our customers.”
Reventec’s capacitive fuel level sensors are already widely deployed across diverse uncrewed aerial platforms powered by internal combustion engines. Selected for their lightweight design, robust construction, and superior accuracy of ±0.5% of reading, these sensors are ideal for real-time monitoring of fuel efficiency to extend flight duration, as well as coolant level analysis.
