Power and Wiring

Power and wiring are where otherwise-correct software integrations can still fail in practice.

Why this deserves its own page

Companion computers, cameras, modems, and flight controllers all compete for:

• available power budget
• stable voltage delivery
• clean wiring and connector layout
• mechanical reliability in the airframe

Documentation direction

This section should evolve to document:

• companion-computer power requirements
• modem and camera power implications
• USB and serial wiring paths
• enclosure and mounting constraints
• practical integration notes learned from real-hardware builds

Practical rule

As new Jetson and cellular integrations are added, power and wiring notes should be documented alongside them instead of being buried inside architecture docs.