Multi-Rotor Platform
5" Quadrotor
High-performance racing and freestyle platform designed for agile autonomous operations, rapid prototyping, and custom behavior development.
Airframe Specifications
Motor to Motor
5 inches (127mm)
Frame Weight
~95g
Total Weight (RTF)
~450-550g
Frame Material
Carbon Fiber (3-5mm)
Mounting Pattern
30.5x30.5mm / 20x20mm
Camera Tilt
0-60° adjustable
Propulsion System
Motors
2207 / 2306 (1800-2400kV)
Propellers
5" (various pitch options)
ESC
4-in-1 35-55A (BLHeli_32/AM32)
Max Thrust
~2000-2500g
Thrust-to-Weight
>4:1
Battery
4S-6S LiPo (850-1300mAh)
Flight Controller
Autopilot
ArduPilot 4.5+
Processor
STM32H7 / F7
IMU
Dual IMU (MPU6000/ICM42688)
Barometer
BMP280 / DPS310
Compass
Optional external (I2C/CAN)
OSD
Integrated MAX7456
Telemetry
MAVLink (UART/USB)
Update Rate
8kHz gyro / 1kHz loop
Performance
Max Speed
~120+ km/h
Flight Time
3-6 minutes (load dependent)
Max Tilt Angle
Configurable (up to 70°)
Max Climb Rate
~15 m/s
Operating Range
0.5-2km (video link dependent)
Wind Resistance
Up to 10 m/s
Communications
RC Protocol
CRSF / ELRS / SBUS
RC Frequency
2.4GHz / 900MHz
Video TX
25-800mW (5.8GHz analog/DJI)
Telemetry Link
Integrated in RC / Separate 433/915MHz
WiFi (Optional)
ESP32 for configuration
Sensors & Payload
GPS
Optional (UART/CAN)
GPS Accuracy
2.5m CEP (standard) / RTK capable
Optical Flow
Optional (I2C)
Rangefinder
Optional (I2C/UART)
FPV Camera
Standard 1/3" CMOS
HD Camera
Optional (GoPro/Naked)
Additional Payload
~50-100g capacity
ArduPilot Features
- Full autonomous waypoint navigation
- Return-to-launch and failsafe modes
- Geofencing and altitude limits
- Object avoidance (with rangefinders)
- Precision landing capabilities
- Follow-me and guided modes
- Custom Lua scripting support
- MAVLink telemetry and mission planning
- Real-time parameter tuning
- Data logging for post-flight analysis
- Multi-vehicle coordination (swarm)
- Customizable flight modes
Design Philosophy
Manufacturability
Standardized components, minimal custom parts
Repairability
Modular design, easily replaceable arms
Open Source
Full hardware schematics and firmware available
Supply Chain
Multi-source components, no single vendor lock-in
Customization
ArduPilot parameter control + Lua scripting
Development
Full API access, MAVLink integration, ROS2 support
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