Unlock immersive drone education with the WS500 UAV Quadcopter Kit from Studica Robotics. Designed for labs and classrooms, the kit features a carbon fiber frame with nylon connectors, easy plug-and-play wiring (XT60/XT30), and a built-in power distribution board—eliminating the need for soldering.
This UAV platform delivers advanced capabilities including:
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CubePilot flight controller paired with Raspberry Pi 4B for high-level compute and flexibility
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Lidar and 3D depth camera mounted via custom bracket for obstacle avoidance
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Optical flow + distance sensor with 6-axis IMU for indoor navigation and precise movement
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ROS2 + MAVROS support for robotics-oriented programming and autonomy
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Included LED lighting, landing gear, prop guards, and full cabling
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Comes with full installation toolkit, repair kit, and classroom curriculum & startup modules
With a weight of just 870 g and an approximate 18-minute hover time (with a 5200 mAh 4S battery), the WS500 offers both portability and endurance for extended lessons in UAV flight, control systems, and sensor fusion.
Includes:
- Carbon Fiber frame with fiber-reinforced nylon connectors providing easy & straightforward installation
- Flight controller
- HS2216 920KV motors & ESCs with simple XT30 power plugs for PDB
- Frame Integrated Power distribution panel with XT60 & XT30 plugs - no soldering needed
- Included companion computer installed (Raspberry Pi)
- ROS2 support with MAVROS
- T-Mini Lidar Module
- 3D Depth Camera
- Optical flow and distance sensor module with 6-axs IMU
- Custom depth camera mount for included 3D depth camera
- 1045 Propellers
- LED light package for each arm
- Landing Gear Set with 93mm X 30mm foam feet
- Battery mount with 2 battery straps
- Electronics protection cover with T-mini lidar mount
- Propeller guards
- All cabling
- Installation, Startup and Curriculum modules for classroom learning
- Installation and repair toolkit including:
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Portable Soldering Iron kit with bag
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4pcs Hex Screw Driver Set
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Multi wire strippers
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Mini diagonal pliers
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Electronic cutting pliers
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Mini long nose pliers
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Tweezer Set
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Thread Locker
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Storage box
Mechanical Specifications:
- Wheelbase: 450mm
- Motor mount pattern: 16x16mm & 19x19mm
- Frame Body: 170x150mm, 2mm thick
- Landing gear height: 215mm
- Space between top and bottom plates: 50mm
- Weight: 870g
- Flight time: ~18 minutes hover with no additional payload. Tested with 5200mAh Battery.
- Payload: 960g (without Battery, 70% Throttle)
- Battery Recommendation: 4S 5300mAh (Not Included)