SkyHub 3 cable for Inspired Flight IF1200A drone
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The SkyHub 3 cable for the Inspired Flight IF1200A connects SPH Engineering's SkyHub 3rd generation onboard computer to the drone's Universal Payload Connector 2.1. It is for IF1200A operators adding SkyHub sensors. HobiTech supplies it in India.
Connectors
| SkyHub side (power) | XT30 socket |
| SkyHub side (signal) | Switchcraft W16982-7SG-P-518 |
| Drone side | DB25, Inspired Flight UPC 2.1 25P pinout |
| Weight (SPH) | 100 g |
| SKU | IS-ACCS-CABLE-SH3-IF1200 |
What is the SkyHub 3 cable for IF1200A used for?
SkyHub is SPH Engineering's drone onboard computer. It powers a survey sensor, logs its readings with position and time, and can run True Terrain Following. This cable is the link between SkyHub 3 and the Inspired Flight IF1200A.
On the SkyHub side it has two connectors: an XT30 socket for power and a Switchcraft W16982-7SG-P-518 connector for signal. On the drone side it has a DB25 connector wired to Inspired Flight's "Universal Payload Connector 2.1 25P" pinout.
How does SkyHub work with the IF1200A?
SPH lists the Inspired Flight IF1200A among the Pixhawk/Cube-based platforms that SkyHub supports. On these drones SkyHub talks to the autopilot with the MAVLink protocol and takes 12–60 V from the drone battery. SkyHub then feeds position data to the sensor and records everything offline in formats such as CSV, SEG-Y and NMEA-0183.
SPH ships SkyHub with DJI M300/M350 RTK mountings and cables by default. Mounts and cables for other drones are available on request, so tell us at the quote stage that you fly an IF1200A.
Which SkyHub cable do I need?
Every SkyHub 3rd generation cable does one job. Pick the cable by what you are connecting SkyHub to. Connector details are from SPH Engineering's product pages.
| Cable | Connects SkyHub 3 to | SkyHub side | Other end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smart cable assembly for DJI M400 | DJI M400 | XT30 power + USB data | Native DJI PSDK cable |
| Smart cable assembly for DJI M300/M350 RTK | DJI M300 RTK, M350 RTK | XT30 power + Switchcraft signal | Native DJI SDK round ribbon cable |
| Cable for Inspired Flight IF1200A | Inspired Flight IF1200A | XT30 power + Switchcraft signal | DB25, UPC 2.1 25-pin pinout |
| Cable for Pixhawk autopilot | Pixhawk Telem port | Switchcraft signal | JST 6-pin receptacle |
| Cable for LightWare SF30/D | SF30/D laser altimeter | Switchcraft signal | Molex Pico-Lock 504051 7-pin |
| Cable for RS232 devices | RS232 sensors, e.g. Geonics EM61Lite | Switchcraft signal | D-SUB 9-pin male |
The Switchcraft connector on SkyHub is the Switchcraft W16982-7SG-P-518. All six cables are for SkyHub 3rd generation only.
What else do you need for a complete system?
- An Inspired Flight IF1200A drone.
- The SkyHub on-board computer hardware, 3rd generation, with this cable.
- A sensor and its SkyHub software package, for example ground penetrating radar, a magnetometer or a methane detector.
- For low, constant-height flights, the SkyHub True Terrain Following package and an altimeter.
- UgCS mission-planning software, such as UgCS EXPERT.
Browse our Integrated Systems collection, or read SPH Engineering's official SkyHub page.
Why buy the SkyHub 3 cable for Inspired Flight IF1200A from HobiTech?
HobiTech is an authorised SPH Engineering partner based in Bengaluru, India. Every order comes with a GST invoice, and our local team supports the sensor, the drone and the software together. SPH training courses are also available through HobiTech, including UgCS and True Terrain Following training.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which SkyHub generation does this cable fit?
SkyHub 3rd generation. SPH lists it as a SkyHub 3 accessory.
Which connector does it use on the drone?
A DB25 connector with Inspired Flight's Universal Payload Connector 2.1 25-pin pinout.
Does it carry power as well as data?
Yes. On the SkyHub side it has an XT30 power socket and a Switchcraft signal connector.
Does SkyHub support the Inspired Flight IF800 too?
SPH lists the IF800 as a supported platform, but this cable is listed for the IF1200A only. Contact HobiTech to confirm the right cable for an IF800.
Can I use the Pixhawk cable on an IF1200A instead?
SPH sells this dedicated cable for the IF1200A. The Pixhawk cable connects only to a Telem port and has no XT30 power connector.
How do I buy the SkyHub 3 cable for Inspired Flight IF1200A in India?
Use Request a quote on this page, or call HobiTech on +91 70225 26509. We confirm the price and configuration, and every order comes with a GST invoice.