{"product_id":"holybro-drone-development-kit-x500-v2","title":"Drone Development Kit - X500 v2 (Compatible with PX4 \u0026 Ardupilot)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cem\u003ePX4 Development Kit - X500 v2\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is an affordable, lightweight, and robust carbon fiber professional development drone kit with the latest Holybro Pixhawk 6C or Pixhawk 6X Flight Controller, M10, and plug \u0026amp; play SiK Telemetry Radio. It is quick and easy to assemble (~30 minutes) without the need for soldering, so you can spend more time flying and developing instead. It comes with the X500 V2 Frame Kit and motors, ESCs, power distribution boards, and extra propellers. The Drone Arms are pre-installed with Motors and ESCs so they can be plugged right into the power distribution board without the need for soldering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Frame (\u003cem\u003e\u003cu\u003eX500 v2\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e) is made with full carbon fiber twill, with carbon fiber tube arms supported by the newly designed fiber-reinforced nylon connectors with convenient notches on both motor and body sides, providing a much easier \u0026amp; more straightforward installation. The landing gear consists of 16mm \u0026amp; 10mm diameter carbon fiber tubes with connectors that have been thickened and strengthened.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe platform board now has mounting holes for GPS \u0026amp; popular companion computers such as the Raspberry Pi 4 \u0026amp; Jetson Nano. There is an\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e optional Depth Camera Mount (available separately) for various depth cameras such as the Intel RealSense series \u0026amp; Structure Core Depth Cameras. The spacing between the top and bottom carbon fiber plates has been increased to provide easier access. The adjustable battery mounting board has been enlarged to support bigger batteries for longer flight times. The rail mounting system is ready to take a whole host of camera mounts and gimbals for various applications. All tools for installation are provided in the package.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe Pixhawk 6C Flight controller is compatible with both PX4 \u0026amp; Ardupilot, but it is shipped with PX4 open-source firmware.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll new Pixhawk 6C or Pixhawk 6X Flight Controller with M10\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGPS Module and Plug \u0026amp; play SiK Telemetry Radio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew frame design with minimal assembly time (~30 minutes), No soldering required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarbon Fiber frame with fiber-reinforced nylon connectors providing easy \u0026amp; straightforward installation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePre-installed motors \u0026amp; ESCs with simple XT30 power plugs for PDB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA power distribution board (PDB) with XT60 \u0026amp; XT30 plugs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMount for companion computers such as Raspberry Pi \u0026amp; Nvidia Jetson Nano\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOptional depth camera mount for Intel RealSense \u0026amp; Structure Core\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMounting holes ready for Pixhawk Jetson baseboard (require standoffs)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePX4 Development Kit - X500 v2 Includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlight controller: Pixhawk 6C (Plastic Case) \u0026amp; PM02 V3 or Pixhawk 6X (v2A baseboard) \u0026amp; PM02D\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eM10 GPS Module\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSiK Telemetry Radio V3 915MHz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eX500 V2 Frame Kit (SKU30120)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePreinstalled Items:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotors - Holybro 2216 KV920 Motor (4 pcs) with XT30 Plug (Motor Specification can be found here)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eESCs - BLHeli S ESC 20A (4 pcs) with XT30 Plugs - Compatible with 4S Battery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1045 Propellers (6 pcs) with retainer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePower Distribution Board (XT60 plug for battery \u0026amp; XT30 plug for ESCs \u0026amp; peripherals)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOther Optional Items (Sold Seperately)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRadioMaster TX16S RC Controller\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRadioMaster R81 Receiver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepth Camera Mount\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eX500 V2 Frame Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody - Full Carbon Fiber Top \u0026amp; Bottom plate (144 x 144mm, 2mm thick)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArm - High strength \u0026amp; ultra-lightweight 16mm carbon fiber tubes with newly designed fiber-reinforced nylon connectors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLanding gear - 16mm \u0026amp; 10mm diameter carbon fiber tubes with strengthened \u0026amp; improved plastic tee connectors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlatform board - With mounting holes for GPS \u0026amp; popular companion computer such as the Raspberry Pi 4 \u0026amp; Jetson Nano\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNewly added propeller retainer to prevent fly offs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDual 10mm Ø rod x 250 mm long rail mounting system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBattery mount with two Battery Straps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand tools for installation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMechanical Specification:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWheelbase: 500mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMotor mount pattern: 16x16mm \u0026amp; 19x19mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrame Body: 144x144mm, 2mm thick\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLanding gear height: 215mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpace between top and bottom plates: 28mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 610g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlight time: ~18 minutes hover with no additional payload. Tested with 5000mAh Battery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePayload: 1500g (without Battery, 70% Throttle)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBattery Recommendation: 4S 3000-5000mAh 20C+ with XT60 Lipo Battery (Not Included)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/5905\/7341\/files\/X500MechanicalSpec_480x480.png?v=1678797122\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"X500 v2 Assembly Guide\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopifycdn.net\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/5905\/7341\/files\/X500_V2_Assembly_Guide_en.pdf?v=1720853913\"\u003eX500 v2 Assembly Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/5905\/7341\/files\/X500MotorSpec.png?v=1678791632\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMotor specification \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3D Print \u0026amp; Frame CAD file:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/5905\/7341\/files\/Holybro_X500_V2_3D_Print.rar?v=1665561017\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHolybro_X500_V2_3D Print\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/2367252986-files.gitbook.io\/~\/files\/v0\/b\/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com\/o\/spaces%2FLIgtGDAvVGkCKGOJb1bR%2Fuploads%2F8i7OGwxNrtr6nOP4BgQ0%2Fx500v2-frame.step?alt=media\u0026amp;token=c06776fd-bd31-40e5-aaa3-9fb56c6ccf5a\"\u003e3D CAD File \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSetup Guide:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/idorobotics.com\/2023\/07\/20\/open-source-drone-development\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eidorobotics Article\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePX4 Setup Guide\u003cbr\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/27rbxCeCq4Y\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArdupilot Setup Guide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_ketmb8u2UI\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePropeller retainer installation guide:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/5905\/7341\/files\/prop_retain_inst_480x480.jpg?v=1762479463\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSome Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/5905\/7341\/files\/A8MINI_1_480x480.jpg?v=1680860555\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/5905\/7341\/files\/A8MINI_2_480x480.jpg?v=1680860564\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: absolute; left: -2px; top: 2359.6px;\" id=\"gtx-trans\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gtx-trans-icon\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Holybro","offers":[{"title":"Pixhawk 6C \/ M10 \/ 915 MHz","offer_id":42428708519982,"sku":"30189X","price":749.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pixhawk 6X \/ M10 \/ 915 MHz","offer_id":42428708585518,"sku":"30200X","price":849.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7986\/5902\/files\/30188-1.jpg?v=1781114184","url":"https:\/\/kilitronic.com\/products\/holybro-drone-development-kit-x500-v2","provider":"Kilitronic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}