
Description:
🧭 Achieve Accurate Position Tracking — Reliable, Fast & Precise!
The NEO-6M GPS Module delivers real-time, high-accuracy GPS positioning for navigation, tracking, and robotics projects. Equipped with a 25×25 mm active ceramic antenna, it ensures strong signal reception and fast satellite fix even in dense Indian cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and Bangalore.
Perfect for Arduino, Raspberry Pi, flight controllers, and IoT systems, this module supports 3.3V–5V operation and communicates easily via UART. Whether you're building a drone in Noida, a tracker in Gurgaon, or an IoT prototype in Pune, the NEO-6M ensures top performance.
✅ Fast delivery available across Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Bangalore, and all major Indian cities.
Why Choose This Module:
- Proven u-blox NEO-6 engine for stable satellite tracking and industry-standard protocols.
- Integrated 25×25 mm antenna for compact, strong reception in hobby/field use.
- Backup RTC battery maintains TIME/ALMANAC for faster warm/hot start.
- Easy UART hookup and 3–5V power compatibility — ideal for Arduino & Raspberry Pi.
Specifications:
- Chipset: u-blox NEO-6 series.
- Antenna: Integrated active/ceramic antenna — 25 × 25 mm (height varies by vendor).
- Module size: ≈ 22–30 × 22–30 mm (varies by PCB layout/vendor).
- Supply voltage: Typically 3.3 V (many breakout boards accept 5V) — check board marking.
- Interface: UART (TX / RX), optional I2C/SPI on some variants; default NMEA/UBX.
- Default baud rate: 9600 (configurable).
- Channels: 50 channels (u-blox 6 family).
- Horizontal accuracy: ~2.5 m (typical).
- Warm start: seconds; Cold start ≈ 27 s (typical; depends on sky/view).
- Max speed: supports high-speed tracking (up to hundreds of m/s depending on variant).
- Backup battery: Onboard RTC backup cell (coin cell holder / soldered CR1220 on many boards).
Features:
- u-blox NEO-6 GPS engine — reliable tracking and UBX/NMEA protocol support.
- Integrated active/ceramic antenna — 25 × 25 mm footprint for compact installs.
- Backup RTC battery (coin cell) preserves satellite data for quicker reacquisition.
- Standard UART interface (TX/RX), easy wiring to Arduino/RPi.
- Typical horizontal accuracy ≈ 2.5 m (with unobstructed sky view).
- Plug-and-play: default baud commonly 9600 (configurable via UBX).
🚀 Applications & Use Cases:
- 🛩️ Drones & UAV Navigation – GPS waypoint flight for aerial projects
- 🚗 Vehicle Tracking – Fleet and anti-theft GPS systems for Indian roads
- 🤖 Robotics – Outdoor navigation for AGVs and mobile robots
- 🌐 IoT & Smart Cities – Location-aware IoT systems for monitoring
- 🎈 Weather Balloons – High-altitude research and tracking
- 📍 Logistics & Asset Tracking – Real-time shipment and container monitoring
- 🏗️ Mapping & GIS – Surveying and geo-tagging for Indian terrains
- 📱 DIY & Education – Perfect for students and makers
💡 Technical Tips:
- Keep antenna flat and under open sky for best GPS fix.
- Avoid metal surfaces during signal lock.
- Use stable 5V power for consistent performance.
- First lock may take 30–60s (cold start).
- Supports 8–12 satellites typically across India.
🎓 Ideal For:
👨🎓 Engineering Students | 👨💻 Makers | 🏫 Colleges & Labs | 🏢 Startups | 🔬 R&D Teams | 🚛 Small Businesses
Useful Links:
For Arduino code Click here
6 GPS Receiver and Protocol Description
Onboard M24C32-R (432RP marking) EEPROM datasheet
Onboard voltage regulator MIC5205 (marked KB33) datasheet
To connect the Neo GPS module with Raspberry Pi Click here
Package Included:
- 1x NEO-6M GPS Module Accurate GPS Module For Arduino And Raspberry Pi
- 1 × 25×25 mm active/ceramic antenna (attached or detachable depending on SKU)