Introduction
An interesting innovation that sets the next level of technology among compact racing drones, now capable of recording in HD formats at 60 fps. We present to your attention a 120 mm racing drone – XPKRC K5, the declared potential and, most importantly, the price of which will interest many fans of the unmanned hobby.
Peculiarities
- Carbon X-Frame
- PC Omnibus F4SD
- B/C motors 1106 4500KV
- 20A ESC 4 in 1 BLheli_S (2-4S LiPo)
- 3-bladed propellers 2540 GEMFAN
- Camera Caddx Turtle V2
- 40CH VTX 5.8GHz 25-200mW
- Supported Receivers: Frsky/DSMX/Flysky/Futaba
- Buzzer
- Weight: 98 grams
Equipment
The developer offers the drone in two trim levels:
- PNP (no receiver)
- BNF (with receiver: Frsky/DSMX/Flysky/Futaba optional)
The kit will include:
- Frame (K5 Frame Kit)
- PC Omnibus F4SD
- 4 × motors 1106 4500KV
- 1 × ESC 20A 4 in 1 BLheli_S (2-4S LiPo)
- 4 × 3-bladed 2540 GEMFAN rotors (2CW/2CCW)
- 1 × Caddx Turtle V2 Camera
- 1 × 40ch VTX 5.8GHz, 25-200mW
- 1 × Buzzer
- 1 × Battery strap 12 × 20mm
Specification
Drone
Brand:
XPKRC
Model:
K5 FPV Racing Drone
Frame size:
120mm
Flight controller:
Omnibus F4SD
Motors:
1106 4500KV
ESC:
20A 4 in 1 BLheli_S (2-4S LiPo)
Propellers:
3-blade 2540 GEMFAN
Dimensions:
110×106×30mm
The weight:
98gr
Camera
Brand:
caddx
Model:
Turtle V2
Matrix:
1/2.7″ CMOS
Permission:
800TVL
Lens:
1.8mm Turbo Eye Lens
Viewing angle for FPV:
155°
Viewing Angle for Recording:
170°
Electronic Shutter:
PAL: 1/50-100.000
NTSC: 1/60-100.100
TV system:
NTSC/PAL (changeable)
Video resolution:
FHD: 1920 × 1080 at 60 fps
1920 × 1080 at 30 fps
HD: 1280 × 720 at 60 fps
Video Format:
MP4
Photo resolution:
2MP
Supported memory cards:
MicroSD: 8GB – 64GB (Class 10 and above. Recommended: Class 10/UHS-I/UHS-II)
VTX:
5.8GHz 25-200mW 40 channels
Power consumption:
DC 4.5-20V
Minimum illumination:
0.01lux
OSD:
yes (supports battery voltage display)
Working current:
380mA @ 5V / 160mA @ 12V (low power)
Signal to noise ratio:
> 60dB (without AGC)
Video output:
CVBS
Audio:
supports
Net weight:
about 12g
Execution color:
Black red
Appearance
Price
Drone XPKRC K5 is available for purchase on various Internet marketplaces. The price varies depending on the chosen receiver.
- Without a receiver – $ 200
- With DSM2/DSMX receiver – $208
- With FUTABA receiver — $210
- With FlySky receiver — $210
- With FrSky receiver — $215
Let’s summarize
An interesting offer for those who are looking for compact racing solutions that do not require retrofitting with a productive action camera. A little embarrassing is the thickness of the carbon frame and arms. Let’s hope that they are reliable enough and will not create vibrations. As they say, we’ll wait and see. We attribute the insecurity of the electronic stuffing of the drone to the minuses. The full potential of the XPKRC K5 will be appreciated by advanced amateurs with the prospect of drone racing. Age limit 16+.