# Hardware selection advice

Source: https://forum.modalai.com/topic/4776/hardware-selection-advice
Category: General Questions (https://forum.modalai.com/category/2/general-questions)
Posted: 2025-09-26 08:01:13 UTC by holmeslice
Replies: 1 · Views: 385

## holmeslice · 2025-09-26 08:01:13 UTC

Hi, 

I am looking into the possibility of utilising the VOXL2 as a companion computer in our UAV setup - could you perhaps advise me on whether it is better to utilise a standalone flight controller along side the VOXL2 instead of utilising the built in FC capabilities? Furthermore, I would like to integrate both an EO and IR camera into the setup. Would you recommend the following setup: VOXL2 + FLIGHT CORE v2 + STARVIS IMX678 + BOSON+? In terms of radio, we intend to utilise the Doodle Labs Mini. 

Any input would be much appreciated, 

Regards,

## Reply by Eric Katzfey (ModalAI staff) · 2025-09-26 16:25:39 UTC

@holmeslice Regarding having the external flight controller, it's really only needed if the I/O limitations of VOXL 2 are a problem. For example, if you need CAN bus then you should probably use the external flight controller since VOXL 2 has no CAN bus support.