Here's how the two drone mission computers compare on the three attributes you asked about:
| Attribute | Mobilicom SA COMPUTE PRO-AR | Amovlab Allspark 2 (Orin NX) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 172 g | 188 g |
| AI performance | 70 TOPS | 100 TOPS (default) / 157 TOPS (Super mode) |
| IP rating | IP65 | Not listed in the catalog |
Both are built on the NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX, but the details differ:
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Weight: The SA COMPUTE PRO-AR is lighter at 172 g vs. the Allspark 2's 188 g — a modest difference at VTOL scale, but relevant for tight payload budgets. Note the SA COMPUTE PRO-AR also integrates a Pixhawk (PAB) flight controller in that weight, while the Allspark 2 is a standalone onboard computer.
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AI performance: The Allspark 2 offers more headroom — 100 TOPS in its default configuration and up to 157 TOPS in Super mode, versus the SA COMPUTE PRO-AR's 70 TOPS (all figures are the INT8 AI performance of the Jetson Orin NX module inside). For heavier onboard vision workloads like obstacle avoidance or dense multi-camera perception, the Allspark 2 has the edge.
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IP rating: The SA COMPUTE PRO-AR is IP65-rated, giving it dust-tight and water-jet protection for outdoor flight. The Allspark 2 has no IP rating listed in the catalog — and it uses fan cooling, so if your VTOL will fly in rain, dust, or high-humidity conditions, the SA COMPUTE PRO-AR is the more environmentally sealed option.
Bottom line for a VTOL drone: choose the SA COMPUTE PRO-AR if sealing (IP65), integrated flight control, and lighter weight matter most; choose the Allspark 2 if you need maximum AI throughput for perception. The SA COMPUTE PRO-AR is also Blue UAS Framework Listed and NDAA compliant, which matters if you're flying under US government programs.