Request for Clarification: Differences Between Cube Orange, Cube Orange+ and Cube Orange FD

Cube Autopilot
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Hello CubePilot Team and Community,

I am currently selecting an autopilot for my upcoming projects and would like to better understand the differences between the various Cube Orange versions available:

  • Cube Orange
  • Cube Orange+
  • Cube Orange FD

Specifically, I would appreciate clarification on:

  • Differences in processors, IMUs, barometers, and memory
  • NDAA compliance status for each version
  • Additional features or improvements (especially regarding Cube Orange FD)
  • Recommended use cases for each version (commercial, governmental, etc.)

I have checked the available documentation, but would like to confirm directly with the CubePilot team or experienced users.

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All Cubes are now NDAA, there is no recommended use case, they can all perform all tasks mentioned. Perhaps a little clarity in what you are trying to achieve.

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You can check the Ardupilot hardware definitions for details, you’ll find them all in there.

The basics are listed in the Ardupilot doco:
https://ardupilot.org/copter/docs/common-thecubeorange-overview.html

Potentially some of the differences are due to parts reaching or nearing end-of-life or availability, and changing over to newer parts expected to be more available long term.
For all use-cases I can think of, there’s effectively no difference between the good old Cube Orange and the newer Cube Orange +
They all run the same firmware with the same capabilities (apart from Cube Red and such specialist items yet to be mainstream)

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