DEV KIT
S550 & S650
The UAV dev kit for learning and research. Go from idea to field testing — faster.
DEV KIT
S550 & S650
The UAV dev kit for learning and research. Go from idea to field testing — faster.
Open platform.
Unlimited customization.
The DEV KIT SERIES pairs an ultra-light carbon airframe with a flexible parts ecosystem — a solid foundation for researchers. With PX4 and ArduPilot compatibility, it unlocks vast autonomy workflows and rapid payload upgrades.
Carbon fiber frame
Rigid carbon rails and landing gear — lightweight and low-vibration.
Open architecture
Designed with students and engineers in mind for hardware and software iteration.
Companion computer
Ready to mount Raspberry Pi or NVIDIA Jetson for AI and vision workloads.
Plug-and-play
Fast assembly with broad support for ecosystem modules.
Technical Specifications
DEV KIT SERIES — Side-by-side specs for S550 and S650.
Configuration options
DevKit S550/S650 is available in four independent hardware variants by frame size and parts standard: Standard or NDAA.
S550 Standard
Open ecosystem — well suited for learning, algorithm experiments, and rapid development.
Flight controller
Pixhawk 6C
GNSS / GPS
GPS M10
Power distribution
Power distribution board (PDB): 60A
Battery
Saolatek 4S2P pack
ESC
Sunnysky X series 30A (2–6S)
Motor
SunnySky A2212 980KV
Propeller
EOLO 10×3.8 in folding propellers
Included
- Wiring, screws, and assembly hardware
Starting at $819
S550 NDAA
NDAA-compliant parts kit for research and high-requirement deployments.
Flight controller
Cube Orange+ Mini Set
GNSS / GPS
Here4 multi-band RTK GNSS (primary)
Power distribution
Airbot Mini PDB PRO v2 — 100A
Battery
Saolatek 4S2P pack
ESC
KDE XF-UAS20LV
Motor
KDE 2315XF-965
Propeller
APC 10×4.5 MRP
Included
- Wiring, screws, and assembly hardware
Starting at $3,089
S650 Standard
S650 variant with higher payload capacity, optimized for field application development.
Flight controller
Pixhawk 6C
GNSS / GPS
GPS M10
Power distribution
Power distribution board (PDB): 60A
Battery
Saolatek 6S4P pack
ESC
EOLO 50A Light Version V2 (4–6S)
Motor
SunnySky X4112S KV400
Propeller
Tarot 1555 foldable
Included
- Wiring, screws, and assembly hardware
Starting at $1,139
S650 NDAA
S650 NDAA variant for industrial projects and deep system integration.
Flight controller
Cube Orange+ Mini Set
GNSS / GPS
Here4 multi-band RTK GNSS (primary)
Power distribution
Airbot Mini PDB PRO v2 — 100A
Battery
Saolatek 6S4P pack
ESC
KDE-UAS40UVC
Motor
KDE 4215XF-465
Propeller
KDE-CF155-DP-M4
Included
- Wiring, screws, and assembly hardware
Starting at $6,009
Need a custom configuration?
We offer ODM/OEM services — customize components, colors, and software to match your project requirements.
Partnership & Build together
Choose the partnership model that fits your business goals. The Saolatek team is ready to support you at every stage.
OEM / ODM
Custom manufacturing
Develop custom drones under your own brand. We support the full process from design and manufacturing through to delivery to your specifications.
- Custom branding & colors
- Hardware configuration
- Custom firmware
- PCB & sensor integration
- High-volume manufacturing
- Quality certification support
Regional distributor
Territory partnership
Become an authorized regional distributor. Full training, marketing assets, and territorial exclusivity.
- Regional exclusivity
- Full technical training
- Marketing materials & assets
- After-sales support
- Priority inventory allocation
- Co-branding opportunities
Technical integration
SDK & API support
Integrate the S850 into your existing systems. In-depth technical support for SDK, API, and custom firmware deployment.
- SDK & API access
- ROS 2 / PX4 integration
- Custom firmware development
- On-site deployment support
- Field maintenance training
- Long-term technical SLA