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    CHCNAV X500 Multirotor Drone

    The CHCNAV X500 is a professional multirotor UAV engineered for exceptional payload capacity and endurance. With advanced flight control and support for survey-grade LiDAR and camera payloads, it's a dependable platform for aerial mapping and inspection. Supplied and supported in the UK by Tri-Site Survey Equipment's team of working surveyors.

    Regular Price £11,690.00
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    Product Features

    Reliable Design

    Adjusts altitude to avoid crashes. Landing even if a propeller malfunctions.

    Hot-Swap Batteries

    Seamless takeoffs and continuous power for multiple flights.

    High Performance

    5kg payload capacity and flight time of 58* minutes

    Lightweight and Portable

    Single-person operation and easy transport.

    Detailed Specifications

    High Performance
    • Up to 5 kg payload capacity
    • Up to 58 minutes flight time
    • 50 minutes with AA10 LiDAR payload
    • IP55-rated for demanding environments
    • Withstands winds up to 12 m/s
    Optimal Flight Safety
    • Dual GNSS and triple IMU redundancy
    • Dual-redundant flight control system
    • Intelligent obstacle detection and avoidance
    • Detects trees, buildings and towers
    • V-SLAM supports precision landings on moving vehicles and vessels
    Efficient Energy System
    • Includes BS10 six-battery charging station
    • Charges from 20% to 90% in 40 minutes
    • Supports continuous field operation
    • Fast battery turnaround
    • Minimises downtime between flights
    Versatile Payload Options
    • Supports up to 3 simultaneous payloads
    • Compatible with CHCNAV LiDARs and cameras
    • Open SDK for third-party integrations
    • Built on the MAVLink protocol
    • Easily customised for different missions
    Long-Range Operation
    • Up to 20 km transmission range
    • Low-latency HD video transmission
    • 1080p FPV live video feed
    • Large 10.1" remote controller
    • Reliable long-distance operation
    Intelligent Flight Software
    • Powered by CHCNAV SmartGo
    • Supports rectangle, strip, polygon and façade flight paths
    • Real-time flight status and obstacle monitoring
    • Optimised for BVLOS operations
    • Improves mission planning and safety
    Performance
    • Payload Capacity: 5kg max
    • Flight Time: 58 min (up to 50 min with CHCNAV AA10 LiDAR)
    • Max Wind Resistance: 12 m/s
    • Concurrent Payloads: Up to 3
    • Protection Rating: IP55 (dust and limited water resistance)
    Aircraft
    • Type: Quadcopter multirotor
    • Positioning: Dual GNSS
    • IMU: Triple IMU redundancy
    • Flight Control: Dual-redundant
    • Obstacle Avoidance: Detects trees, buildings and towers
    • Visual Positioning: V-SLAM (landing on moving vehicles/vessels)
    • PPK: Supported with single-camera payload
    Battery & Charging
    • Batteries: Double hot-swap
    • Charging Station: BS10, holds up to 6 batteries
    • Charging Speed: 20% to 90% in 40 minutes
    • Battery Station: Functions as a field power bank
    Data Link & Control
    • Transmission Range: Up to 20km
    • Video: 1080p HD FPV, low-latency
    • Remote Controller: 10.1" large-screen
    • Protocol: MAVLink (universal)
    • Payload Interface: Open SDK for third-party integration
    Software
    • Ground Control: CHCNAV SmartGo
    • Flight Paths: Rectangular, strip, polygonal, façade
    • Monitoring: Real-time status, heading and obstacle alerts
    • BVLOS: Supported
    Compatibility
    • CHCNAV LiDARs and cameras
    • AA10 LiDAR payload
    • Third-party payloads via open SDK

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    Use Cases

    Geospatial Surveying

    Urban Surveillance

    Emergency Scouting

    Stockpile and Earthworks