X650 ARF Kits

The Holybro X650 ARF Kit is a 650 mm carbon fiber quadcopter development platform designed for UAV prototyping, Pixhawk-based flight controller integration, research projects, education, and professional drone development.

As an Almost-Ready-to-Fly kit, the X650 ARF includes the main frame and key propulsion components pre-installed, helping reduce assembly time and simplify integration for developers and drone builders.

Almost-Ready-to-Fly UAV Kit

The X650 ARF Kit is designed to reduce build complexity while keeping the platform flexible for custom electronics and flight controller integration.

The kit includes the X650 V2 Frame Kit, 4 pre-installed T-Motor MN4014 KV330 motors, 4 Tekko32 F4 45A ESCs, 4 NeoPixel WS2812 LEDs, Gemfan 1555 carbon fiber propellers, and a power distribution board with XT60 battery connector and XT30 connectors for ESCs and peripherals.

This makes it a practical starting point for UAV developers who want a professional frame and propulsion base without starting from loose components.

650 mm Carbon Fiber Quadcopter Frame

The Holybro X650 uses a 650 mm wheelbase and a full carbon fiber structure, offering a strong balance between rigidity, payload capacity, and integration space.

The top and bottom carbon fiber plates measure 160 × 160 mm with a 2 mm thickness, providing a practical main body for flight controller, power module, receiver, telemetry, GPS, and companion computer installation.

Foldable Arm Design

The X650 ARF Kit features high-strength 20 mm carbon fiber tube arms with newly designed foldable aluminum arm connectors.

This foldable structure makes the drone easier to transport and store while maintaining a strong and reliable airframe for professional UAV development and field testing.

Pre-Installed Motors, ESCs, LEDs & PDB

The ARF version includes pre-installed propulsion and lighting hardware to simplify assembly.

It comes with T-Motor MN4014 KV330 motors, Tekko32 F4 45A ESCs, NeoPixel WS2812 LEDs, and a power distribution board using XT60 and XT30 connectors, helping reduce soldering work and making the build cleaner and easier to maintain.

Payload & Flight Time

The Holybro X650 ARF Kit has a full kit weight of approximately 2000 g without battery.

It supports a payload of up to 4.3 kg without battery, approximately 3.5 kg with a 5200mAh battery, or approximately 3.1 kg with a 10000mAh battery.

With a 6S 10000mAh LiPo battery and no additional payload, Holybro indicates an estimated hover flight time of around 30 minutes.

Companion Computer & Sensor Integration

The X650 platform board includes mounting holes for GPS modules and popular companion computers such as Raspberry Pi 4 and NVIDIA Jetson Nano.

The frame also supports a dual 10 mm diameter rod rail mounting system, making it suitable for cameras, gimbals, sensors, depth cameras, and custom payloads.

Designed for Pixhawk-Based Development

The Holybro X650 ARF Kit is designed for integration with Pixhawk-series flight controllers and professional autopilot ecosystems.

It is suitable for ArduPilot, PX4, autonomous flight testing, mapping experiments, robotics research, payload testing, and UAV development projects.

Professional UAV Applications

The Holybro X650 ARF Kit is ideal for UAV development, PX4 and ArduPilot testing, education, research projects, mapping prototypes, inspection drone development, computer vision projects, payload testing, and robotics laboratories.

Its combination of carbon fiber construction, 650 mm wheelbase, pre-installed propulsion system, foldable arms, and flexible mounting options makes it a reliable base for professional drone prototyping.

Technical Specifications

Product: Holybro X650 ARF Kit
Brand: Holybro
Product Type: Almost-Ready-to-Fly Quadcopter Kit
SKU: 30179
Wheelbase: 650 mm
Frame Material: Carbon fiber plates and carbon fiber tube arms
Frame Body: 160 × 160 mm, 2 mm thick
Motor Mount Pattern: 16–25 mm
Arm Type: 20 mm carbon fiber tubes with foldable aluminum arm connectors
Landing Gear: 16 mm and 10 mm carbon fiber tubes with strengthened plastic tee connectors
Upper / Battery Plate: 120 × 128 mm carbon fiber plate
Rail Mounting System: Dual 10 mm diameter rods, 320 mm long
Full Kit Weight: Approx. 2000 g without battery
Motors Included: T-Motor MN4014 KV330 ×4 with XT30 plug
ESCs Included: Tekko32 F4 45A ESC ×4 with XT30 plugs
LEDs Included: NeoPixel WS2812 LED ×4
Propellers Included: Gemfan 1555 carbon fiber propellers ×4
Power Distribution Board: XT60 battery connector + XT30 connectors for ESCs and peripherals
Battery Recommendation: 6S 5000–12000mAh LiPo battery with XT60 connector
Payload: Approx. 4.3 kg without battery / 3.5 kg with 5200mAh battery / 3.1 kg with 10000mAh battery
Takeoff Weight Limit: 6300 g at 70% throttle
Estimated Flight Time: Approx. 30 minutes hover with 6S 10000mAh battery and no additional payload
Companion Computer Support: Raspberry Pi 4 / NVIDIA Jetson Nano mounting support
Recommended Flight Controllers: Pixhawk 6C, Pixhawk 6X and compatible Pixhawk-series controllers
Recommended Use: UAV development, PX4 / ArduPilot platforms, education, research, inspection prototypes, payload testing and professional drone integration