Technology

This isn't a toy flyer. Your drone will be PX4-enabled, the largest commercially deployed open source flight stack worldwide with business-friendly licensing. This modular, open NXP HoverGames drone development kit lets you experiment with hardware components from different providers. You are bound by your own creativity.

And don't worry! The fun doesn’t end with the NXP HoverGames competition. The technology you learn how to use is transferrable to real-world commercial applications because it uses NXP's high-quality and high reliable automotive and industrial-grade components.

What Is in a Drone Kit?

You have the skills. We have the tools: The Mobile Robotics Ecosystem includes everything you need to build your flying robot!

KIT-HGDRONEK66

Kit Components

Flight Management Unit: RDDRONE-FMUK66FMU

  • DC-to-DC power module
  • GPS: GPS NEO-M8N module with mount, safety switch, buzzer and bright RGB status LED
  • Debugger: SEGGER J-Link EDU Mini/FTDi USB-TTL-3V3 cable/debug
  • Breakout board with cable
  • Plastic enclosure and sticker

BLDC brushless motors 2212 920 kV

ESC motor controllers 40 A OPTO

Propellers 9450 self-locking

RC remote control: Touchscreen FS-i6S transmitter and FS-iA6B 10 channel

RC receiver with IBUS

Miscellaneous cables, screws and tools

Not included:

  • Telemetry radio purchased separately and is dependent on your country regulations, HGD-TELEM433 (EU) or HGD-TELEM915 (USA)
  • Battery and charger not included, 3S 3500-5000mAh XT60 LiPo

Buy Options

You are bound by your own creativity.

The platform is open and extensible. New components, from sensor to processors, can be easily added.

The combination makes it optimized for learning and developing new forms of industrial mobility, whether it flies, roves on land or glides in water.