CHCNAV X500 Professional Multirotor Drone — Built for Demanding Aerial Missions The CHCNAV X500 is a robust, carbon-fiber quadcopter engineered for professional aerial operations. With 58 minutes of flight time, a 5 kg payload capacity, centimeter-level RTK positioning, and a 20 km HD video link, the X500 is built to perform where it matters most — in the field, on real missions, in real conditions. Whether you’re mapping terrain with LiDAR, capturing photogrammetry data with a high-resolution camera, or flying BVLOS missions with SmartGo software, the X500 adapts to your workflow. Choose the bundle that fits your mission — from drone-only to fully integrated LiDAR and photogrammetry systems. Available Configurations X500 (Drone Only) — The airframe, controller, and batteries. Bring your own payload. X500 Ready to Fly Combo (No Payload) — Complete flight system ready for your sensor of choice. UAV LiDAR Mapping Bundle 1: Standard — X500 paired with a professional LiDAR sensor for aerial mapping and terrain modeling. Includes AA6 LiDAR, CoPre (Perm), UAV LiDAR Mapping Bundle 2: Professional — Enhanced LiDAR configuration for higher-density point clouds and demanding survey environments. UAV Photogrammetry Bundle (C504 Camera) — X500 with the CHCNAV C504 camera for high-resolution aerial photogrammetry and orthomosaic production. Key Features 58-Minute Flight Time — Up to 58 min unloaded; ~52 min with 2 kg payload; ~40 min with 4 kg payload 5 kg Payload Capacity — Supports LiDAR, cameras, and third-party sensors via open SDK Dual GNSS + RTK Precision — GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo with centimeter-level hover accuracy (±0.1 m RTK) Millimeter-Wave Radar Obstacle Avoidance — Detects obstacles up to 80 m for safe autonomous flight vSLAM Precision Landing — Under 10 cm landing deviation for repeatable, accurate returns IP55 Weather Resistance — Operates in winds up to 12 m/s and temperatures from −20°C to +50°C 20 km HD Video Link — 10.1″ 1920×1200 touchscreen controller with ~1,000 nits brightness and 5-hour battery life SmartGo Mission Software — Full mission planning including BVLOS, waypoint automation, and real-time telemetry Hot-Swappable B10 Batteries — 47V / 10Ah with self-heating below 11°C for cold-weather operations Technical Specifications Folded: 485 × 410 × 450 mm | Deployed: 770 × 804 × 450 mm Empty Weight: ~4.4 kg (no batteries) | ~8.9 kg with batteries Max Takeoff Weight: 13.9 kg Max Speed: 23 m/s | Ascent: 8 m/s | Descent: 6 m/s Wind Resistance: Up to 12 m/s Operating Temperature: −20°C to +50°C Ideal Use Cases LiDAR aerial mapping and terrain modeling Photogrammetry and orthomosaic production Infrastructure and utility inspection Urban planning and construction monitoring Disaster relief and emergency response BVLOS and autonomous long-range missions The CHCNAV X500 combines enterprise-grade endurance, precision navigation, and payload flexibility in a platform built for professionals who can’t afford downtime. Configure it for your mission and fly with confidence.
