Open hardware vs Closed hardware? Best in 2024?

Hi,

What’s the difference between open and closed hardware?
https://ardupilot.org/copter/docs/common-autopilots.html
They both run Ardupilot firmware in the end right?

What is your recommendation for rover mower flight controller this days?
I don’t need a fancy enclouser etc. Prefere a budget solution and Im not afraid of soldering :wink:
Appreciate any suggestions.
(I need 2x rtk gps on it for yaw and planning for automatic docking to the battery charger-probably camera here, 2x hoverboard motors with TZT DC 6-60V 400W BLDC drivers?)

Thx.

Open: design and schematics are made available to the public.

Closed: the opposite.

Matek H743 Wing v3 or QioTek ZealotH743 are excellent full featured autopilots at their price points.

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