M500 Reference Drone Datasheet
Table of contents
High-Level Specs
| Specicifcation | MRB-D0001-2-V1.1-F1-B1-C3 |
|---|---|
| Take-off Weight | 1075g with battery (820g w/o battery) |
| Size | Length: 15.5” Width: 15.5” Height to: - Bottom Plate: 2.25” - Top of Flight Deck: 4.5” - Top of GPS: 8” |
| Flight Time | >20 minutes |
| Payload Capacity (Impacts Flight Time) | 1kg |
| Motors | 2216 880KV |
| Propellers | 10” (1045) Replacement |
| Frame | s500 Replacement |
| ESCs* | BLHeli 20A |
| Computing | VOXL Flight |
| Flight Control | PX4 on VOXL Flight |
| Image Sensors | Stereo, Tracking, 4k High-resolution |
| IP Communication | WiFi built-in, LTE or Microhard optional |
| R/C (Remote Control) | Configured for Spektrum DSMX (either DSMX-SPM9645 or DSMX-SPM9745), compatible with most DIY R/C systems through expansion I/O on Flight Core |
| Power Module | Power Module v3 |
| Battery | Up to 5S (not included, recommended: Thunderpower TP3400-4SPX25 - select XT60 connector) or GensAce 3300mAh 11.1V 50C 3S1P Lipo Battery Pack With XT60 Plug |
| Additional Components | N/A |
| Landing Gear | Polycarbonate Round Tube 1/2” OD, 3/8” ID, Clear |
| Battery Standoffs | Screws: Black-Oxide Alloy Steel Socket Head Screw, M2.5 x 0.45 mm Thread, 20 mm Long 91290A108 Spacers: Aluminum Unthreaded Spacer, 4.500 mm OD, 14 mm Long, for M2.5 Screw Size 94669A108 |
System Overview
m500 Labeled
PX4 Tuning Parameters
Our engineers have spent a lot of time finely tuning this vehicle, and the parameters are available here
Motor Configuration
The propellers have arrows on them as to which way they should turn. Motor configuration in the image below.
Connectivity for Remote Operation
| Connectivity Option | Use Case | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Spektrum R/C | Manual remote control of the vehicle | Configure |
| WiFi | Short range (~100m) IP connectivity for debug and nearby flights | Setup |
| LTE | Long Range, BVLOS operation | User Manual Datasheet |
| Microhard | Medium Range (1-3km) IP connectivity for control, telemetry and video |