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High-Performance Hexacopter Drone – F550 Frame | APM 2.8 | Urgent Custom Build for College Project

This custom-built F550 hexacopter drone was designed, assembled, and dispatched under extreme time urgency for a college engineering student who contacted us early morning for an immediate project submission requirement.

The student reached out to us at 9:00 AM, explaining that his academic project deadline was approaching and he urgently needed a fully functional, stable hexacopter for demonstration and evaluation. After quickly understanding his requirements, project scope, and budget constraints, we immediately initiated the build, sourced and assembled the components, tested the drone, and dispatched it the very same day—within just 1 hour of confirmation.

Thanks to our fast and premium delivery service, the drone was delivered to Karnataka within 2 days. The student successfully showcased the drone in his college, completed his submission, and later thanked us for rescuing him from a critical academic situation.

Customer Requirements :

  • Fully functional hexacopter for urgent college project submission

  • Stable and reliable flight for indoor/outdoor demo

  • Easy-to-understand and widely supported flight controller

  • Multi-motor platform to demonstrate redundancy and lift theory

  • Budget-friendly build with proven components

  • Same-day dispatch under tight time constraints

  • Professional assembly and testing before delivery

Components Used :

This hexacopter was built after a rapid technical consultation, focusing on reliability, quick integration, and academic usability rather than unnecessary complexity.

1. Frame

F550 Hexacopter Frame with Landing Gear

  • Strong and lightweight structure

  • Excellent motor spacing for stable lift

  • Landing gear for safe takeoff, landing, and presentation

  • Ideal for academic and experimental projects

2. Flight Controller

APM 2.8 Flight Controller

  • Open-source and widely used in colleges

  • Supports Mission Planner

  • Ideal for learning flight dynamics and control logic

  • Stable performance for multi-rotor platforms

3. Motors

1000KV Brushless Motors (×6)

  • Balanced thrust output

  • Suitable for 3S LiPo operation

  • Reliable for training and project demonstrations

4. ESC (Electronic Speed Controller)

30A ESCs (×6)

  • Smooth throttle response

  • Reliable power delivery

  • Fully compatible with APM-based setups

5. Propellers

10x4.5 / 9x4.5 Props (Matched CW & CCW)

  • Efficient lift for hexacopter configuration

  • Stable hover and controlled ascent

6. Transmitter & Receiver

FlySky FS-i6 Transmitter
FlySky 10-Channel Receiver

  • Multi-channel support for flight modes and auxiliaries

  • Stable signal for demo flights

  • Ideal for academic and beginner pilots

7. Battery

2200mAh LiPo Battery (3S)

  • Lightweight and safe for demonstration flights

  • Secured using heavy-duty battery strap

8. Power & Wiring

  • Power Distribution Board

  • High-quality silicone wiring

  • XT60 connector

  • Heat-shrink insulation for safety

9. Additional Accessories

  • Landing gear mounts

  • Vibration dampers for flight controller

  • Clean and organized wiring layout

  • Zip ties and protective sleeves

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