Holybro Pixhawk 4 S500 V2 Basic Kit

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Flight Test Team-11/19/2019

The Pixhawk 4 S500 V2 Basic Kit is the perfect way to get started developing on

Pixhawk 4. It pairs a 480mm wheelbase frame and essential electronics with a

Pixhawk 4 autopilot.

Bill of materials

• Pixhawk 4 autopilot（PM07 not included）

• Power Management PM02（Assembled）

• ARM adopts high strength plastics

• Motors - 2216 KV880（ V2 Update）

• Propeller 1045（ V2 Update）

• Pixhawk4 GPS

• Fully assembled Power Management Board with ESCs

• 433MHz Telemetry Radio / 915MHz Telemetry Radio

• Power and Radio Cables

• Battery Straps

• Dimensions:383*385*240mm

• Wheelbase:480mm

Not included: RC transmitter and receiver, LiPo battery (suitable for 3s to 4s LiPo (3000 to 5000

mAh) we use a FrSky Taranis controller. You will also need zip ties, double-sided tape, a

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Summary

Hardware and Components

Pixhawk 4 Package Details

Lists components included in the Pixhawk 4 package, detailing cables and modules.

Electronics Components

Details the electronic components of the kit, including autopilot and telemetry radio.

Frame Assembly Guide

Assembling the Landing Gear

Instructions for attaching the landing gear components to the vertical pole.

Assemble Power Management Board

Steps to connect the power management board to the landing gear assembly.

Assemble Arms to Board

Instructions for mounting the drone arms onto the power management board.

Connect Horizontal Pin to PWM Cable

Guidance on connecting the 8*3 2.54mm horizontal pin to the PWM cable.

Assemble Motors to Arms

Details on mounting the motors onto the drone arms and routing cables.

Mount GPS on Frame

Instructions for installing the GPS module and mast onto the drone frame.

Paste FrSky Receiver

Steps for attaching the FrSky receiver to the drone's main board.

Attach Telemetry Radio

Guidance on securing the Holybro telemetry radio to the drone frame.

Mount Pixhawk 4 to Plate

Instructions for attaching the Pixhawk 4 flight controller to its mounting plate.

Assemble Battery Mount

Steps for assembling and attaching the battery mount to the drone frame.

Pixhawk 4 Wiring Connections

Explains how to connect various components to the Pixhawk 4 flight controller.

Drone Calibration and Setup

Initial Setup and Firmware Upgrade

Connect vehicle via USB, select firmware, and prepare for upgrades.

Select Airframe in QGC

Guide to choosing the correct Holybro S500 airframe in QGC software.

Radio Transmitter Calibration

Instructions for calibrating the radio transmitter with the flight controller.

Calibrate Onboard Sensors

Steps to calibrate the drone's internal sensors like gyroscope and accelerometer.

Configure Flight Modes

Configuration of flight modes (Stabilized, Altitude, Position) using a single channel.

Calibrate Electronic Speed Controllers

Procedure for calibrating the Electronic Speed Controllers (ESCs) for motor control.

ESC Calibration Procedure

Detailed steps for the ESC calibration process, including battery connection.