Holybro X500 V2 Quadcopter Kits | ARF, Pixhawk 6C/6X
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Holybro X500 V2 Quadcopter Kits | ARF, Pixhawk 6C/6X
Holybro X500 V2 Quadcopter Kits
Build a 500 mm carbon-fiber quadcopter around the X500 V2 airframe. Choose the Almost-Ready-to-Fly (ARF) platform if you already have an autopilot and navigation hardware, or choose a development kit with a Pixhawk 6C or 6X flight controller, GPS, power module, and 433 MHz or 915 MHz SiK telemetry. All five options use the same X500 V2 propulsion platform; select the exact configuration above before ordering.
Choose Your Configuration
| Option | Additional electronics included beyond the common ARF platform |
|---|---|
| X500 V2 ARF Kit | None. Add your own flight controller, power module, GPS and telemetry as needed. |
| Pixhawk 6C + M10N + 433 MHz | Pixhawk 6C, matching power module, M10-series GPS and 433 MHz SiK telemetry set. |
| Pixhawk 6C + M10N + 915 MHz | Pixhawk 6C, matching power module, M10-series GPS and 915 MHz SiK telemetry set. |
| Pixhawk 6X + M10N + 433 MHz | Pixhawk 6X, matching power module, M10-series GPS and 433 MHz SiK telemetry set. |
| Pixhawk 6X + M10N + 915 MHz | Pixhawk 6X, matching power module, M10-series GPS and 915 MHz SiK telemetry set. |
Choose the telemetry frequency permitted where the aircraft will be operated.
What Every Option Includes
- X500 V2 carbon-fiber frame kit, landing gear, battery mount with two straps, and assembly hardware/tools.
- Four preinstalled Holybro 2216 KV920 brushless motors and four BLHeli_S 20 A ESCs. The ESC-to-PDB power connections use XT30 plugs, so the supplied propulsion connections do not require soldering.
- Power distribution board with XT60 battery input and XT30 connections for the ESCs and peripherals.
- Six 1045 propellers with retainers, including spares beyond the four required for flight.
The ARF option stops here. Each Pixhawk development-kit option also supplies the controller, its compatible power module, GPS and the selected SiK telemetry set shown above. A battery, charger, RC transmitter and receiver, companion computer, depth camera, gimbal and optional depth-camera mount are not part of these kits.
Platform and Integration
The airframe uses 16 mm carbon-fiber arm tubes and reinforced nylon connectors. Its raised center deck leaves room for controller wiring, while the platform board has mounting provisions for GPS and companion computers such as Raspberry Pi 4 and Jetson Nano. Two 250 mm rails allow suitable camera, gimbal or payload mounts to be fitted; a depth-camera mount is an optional accessory rather than an included camera system.
For the development kits, the Pixhawk, GPS and telemetry create a starting point for PX4 or compatible ArduPilot projects. Holybro ships the Pixhawk 6C kit with PX4 firmware; changing firmware or adding a companion computer requires the appropriate installation and configuration. Holybro specifies PX4 1.14 or ArduPilot 4.3 or newer for the M10 GPS. Install the supplied power module according to its actual revision and the controller documentation before powering the aircraft.
Mechanical and Power Specifications
| Wheelbase | 500 mm |
|---|---|
| Center plates | 144 x 144 mm carbon fiber, 2 mm thick |
| Deck spacing | 28 mm |
| Landing gear height | 215 mm |
| Motor mounting patterns | 16 x 16 mm and 19 x 19 mm |
| Payload rails | Two 10 mm diameter x 250 mm long rails |
| Frame weight | Approximately 610 g; not complete flying weight |
| Motors / ESCs | 4 x 2216 KV920 / 4 x BLHeli_S 20 A |
| Propellers | 1045; six supplied |
| Recommended battery | 4S 3000-5000 mAh LiPo, 20C or higher, XT60; sold separately |
| Manufacturer hover reference | About 18 minutes without additional payload using a 5000 mAh battery |
| Manufacturer payload reference | 1500 g excluding battery at 70% throttle |
Flight time and payload are Holybro test references, not guaranteed performance. Total takeoff weight, battery condition, tuning, environment and added equipment affect the result.

Assembly and First Flight
Holybro estimates about 15 minutes for ARF frame assembly or about 30 minutes for development-kit mechanical assembly; avionics installation, configuration and safety checks take additional time. Complete wiring, firmware setup, sensor calibration and motor-direction checks with propellers removed. Fit each propeller and retainer to the correct motor only after verifying motor order and rotation.

Before flight, confirm power polarity, battery and connector compatibility, radio setup, appropriate failsafes, and local aircraft and telemetry regulations. Perform the first hover in a clear operating area.
Documentation
- Holybro drone development-kit assembly manuals
- X500 V2 downloads and CAD resources
- PX4 X500 V2 Pixhawk 6C setup example
FAQ
Does every option include a Pixhawk, GPS and telemetry?
No. Only the four Pixhawk development-kit options include those electronics. The ARF option provides the airframe and propulsion hardware for a separately selected flight stack.
Is the aircraft ready to fly out of the box?
No. All options require assembly, a suitable 4S battery and charger, an RC control system, setup and preflight checks. The ARF option additionally needs its own autopilot, power module and navigation/data-link hardware as required by the project.
Which telemetry option should I select?
Choose 433 MHz or 915 MHz according to your compatible ground equipment and the radio rules in the country of operation. The two frequencies are different kit options.
Is a depth camera included?
No. The frame can accept an optional depth-camera mount, but neither that mount nor a camera is included.
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