HOLYBRO X650 Development Kit

HOLYBRO X650 Development Kit – Professional Development Platform for UAV Applications

The HOLYBRO X650 Development Kit is a robust and versatile development platform for professional drone applications. The high-quality carbon fiber frame combines low weight with high structural strength and provides ample space for additional components, sensors, cameras, and companion computers. Depending on the configuration, the system is equipped with a HOLYBRO Pixhawk 6C or HOLYBRO Pixhawk 6X Flight Controller, HOLYBRO M10 GPS, and a plug-and-play SiK telemetry radio module.

Thanks to the pre-installed motors, ESCs, and LEDs, as well as the convenient plug-in connections, the drone can be assembled quickly without any soldering. This makes the HOLYBRO X650 Development Kit suitable for developing custom UAV systems as well as for research, testing, and integration projects.

Robust Carbon Fiber Frame

The HOLYBRO X650 frame is made from high-quality carbon fiber and is designed to provide high structural strength while maintaining a low overall weight. The 20 mm carbon fiber tube arms are supported by robust, foldable aluminum arm mounts. This allows the drone to be folded into a compact form for transport and storage.

The landing gear is also made from durable carbon fiber tubes with diameters of 16 mm and 10 mm. Reinforced connectors provide additional stability and a reliable overall construction.

Quick Assembly Without Soldering

The HOLYBRO X650 Development Kit has been designed for particularly simple and fast assembly. Motors, ESCs, and LEDs are already pre-installed on the arms. The arms connect directly to the power distribution board via XT30 connectors, eliminating the need for time-consuming soldering work.

This makes the HOLYBRO X650 particularly suitable for developers, system integrators, and professional users who need to quickly build a ready-to-use platform for their own UAV applications.

Pixhawk Flight Controller with PX4 or ArduPilot

The HOLYBRO X650 Development Kit is available with either a HOLYBRO Pixhawk 6C or HOLYBRO Pixhawk 6X Flight Controller. Both flight controllers support the widely used open-source autopilot platforms PX4 and ArduPilot.

The system is supplied with PX4 by default. Alternatively, ArduPilot can be installed using Mission Planner or QGroundControl. This provides a flexible foundation for a wide range of development and research projects.

Large Mounting Area for Custom Extensions

The generously sized mounting areas provide ample space for additional hardware. Various components, sensors, and payloads can be installed on the upper platform and battery mounting plate.

The integrated rail system also allows various camera mounts, gimbals, and additional accessories to be installed. Mounting points for GPS systems and commonly used companion computers such as the Raspberry Pi 4 or Jetson Nano are already provided.

Prepared for Companion Computers and Sensors

Thanks to the available mounting options, the HOLYBRO X650 platform is ideally suited for integrating additional computing hardware and sensors. Companion computers can be used for autonomous flight functions, image processing, artificial intelligence, or the processing of additional sensor data.

An optional dedicated mount for depth cameras is also available. This allows cameras from the Intel RealSense series or Structure Core depth cameras to be integrated.

Integrated Power Distribution and Telemetry

The integrated power distribution board features XT60 and XT30 connectors, providing an organized power supply for the various system components. The included SiK Telemetry Radio V3 provides a wireless telemetry link between the drone and the ground station.

Technical Highlights

• HOLYBRO Pixhawk 6C or HOLYBRO Pixhawk 6X Flight Controller
• Support for PX4 and ArduPilot
• HOLYBRO M10 GPS module
• SiK Telemetry Radio V3, 433/915 MHz
• Robust carbon fiber frame
• Foldable aluminum arm mounts
• No soldering required for assembly
• Pre-installed motors, ESCs, and LEDs
• Large mounting areas for additional components
• Integrated rail system for cameras and gimbals
• Prepared mounting points for Raspberry Pi and Jetson Nano
• Optional mount available for depth cameras

Package Contents

• HOLYBRO Pixhawk 6C with plastic enclosure and PM02 V3 or HOLYBRO Pixhawk 6X (v2A) with PM02D
• HOLYBRO M10 GPS module
• SiK Telemetry Radio V3, 433/915 MHz
• HOLYBRO X650 V2 Frame Kit
• 4 × T-Motor MN4014 KV330 motors with XT30 connectors
• 4 × NeoPixel WS2812 LEDs
• 4 × Tekko32 F4 45A ESCs with XT30 connectors
• Gemfan 1555 carbon fiber propellers, 4 pcs.
• Power distribution board with XT60 and XT30 connectors
• Assembly tools

Technical Specifications

• Wheelbase: 650 mm
• Motor Mounting: 16–25 mm mounting pattern
• Frame Plates: Carbon fiber, 160 × 160 mm, 2 mm thick
• Arms: 20 mm carbon fiber tubes
• Landing Gear: 16 mm and 10 mm carbon fiber tubes
• Upper Mounting/Battery Plate: 120 × 128 mm
• Rail System: 2 × 10 mm diameter, 320 mm long each
• Kit Weight: approx. 2,000 g without battery
• Maximum Take-Off Weight: 6,300 g
• Recommended Battery: 6S LiPo, 5,000–12,000 mAh, XT60

Flight Time and Payload

With a 6S 10,000 mAh LiPo battery, a hover flight time of up to 30 minutes is possible. Actual flight time depends on factors including battery capacity, flight profile, weather conditions, and additional payload.

• Flight Time: up to 30 minutes in hover
• Payload without Battery: up to 4.3 kg
• Payload with 5,200 mAh Battery (750 g): up to 3.5 kg
• Payload with 10,000 mAh Battery (1,200 g): up to 3.1 kg
• Maximum Take-Off Weight: 6.3 kg at 70% throttle

Flexible Development Platform

With its robust carbon fiber construction, high payload capacity, and extensive expansion options, the HOLYBRO X650 Development Kit provides a flexible foundation for professional UAV development. The generous mounting areas and support for various flight controller and companion computer platforms enable the integration of custom hardware and software.

Whether for research and development, sensor integration, autonomous systems, camera platforms, or custom UAV projects, the HOLYBRO X650 provides a solid and highly expandable foundation.