S550 550 mm Hexacopter Frame Kit

The S550 550 mm Hexacopter Frame Kit is a robust, six-motor platform suited for heavy-lift builds, aerial photography, FPV, or DIY UAVs with payloads like gimbals or cameras. With a 550 mm wheelbase, large prop compatibility, and integrated wiring infrastructure, it supports powerful 3-4 S setups without needing a full-size commercial hexacopter.

Key features

• Glass-fibre centre plates combined with reinforced arms or a composite/engineering-grade material that include support ridges to improve rigidity and forward-flight stability. ([5.imimg.com](https://5.imimg.com/data5/SELLER/Doc/2025/11/562523131/FU/JQ/FR/156065310/s550-hexacopter-frame-kit-6-axis-drone-flame-with-carbon-fiber-landing-gear.pdf?utm_source=openai))

• Integrated PCB centreplate (built-in power distribution board) allowing direct soldering of ESC leads for clean wiring and reduced assembly complexity. ([hobbyking.com](https://hobbyking.com/en_us/s550-hexcopter-frame-kit-with-integrated-pcb-550mm-black.html/?___from_store=en_us&utm_source=openai))

• Landing gear constructed from carbon fibre, fixed type, elevating the frame approximately 250 mm for under-frame clearance of payloads and cameras. ([fiftronics.com](https://fiftronics.com/products/s550-hexacopter-frame-kit-6-axis-drone-frame-for-fpv-aerial-photography-with-landing-gear-f44051?utm_source=openai))

• Motor-mounting compatibility across 16 mm, 19 mm, and 25 mm hole-patterns covers a broad choice of 22xx-28xx motors for lift or efficiency focus. ([hobbyking.com](https://hobbyking.com/en_us/s550-hexcopter-frame-kit-with-integrated-pcb-550mm-black.html/?___from_store=en_us&utm_source=openai))

• Pre-threaded brass sleeves for arm-mounting bolts eliminate need for lock-nuts, speeding assembly and improving join-strength. ([hobbyking.com](https://hobbyking.com/en_us/s550-hexcopter-frame-kit-with-integrated-pcb-550mm-black.html/?___from_store=en_us&utm_source=openai))

Specifications

• Model: S550 Hexacopter Frame Kit

• Wheelbase: 550 mm

• Frame Type: Hexacopter / 6-motor

• Material: Glass-fibre main frame; reinforced composite or engineering plastic arms; carbon-fibre landing gear

• Arm Size (L×W): 235 × 42 mm

• Weight (frame only): ~760 g (without additional components or gimbal) ([5.imimg.com](https://5.imimg.com/data5/SELLER/Doc/2026/1/580085705/NY/IY/WF/251800034/s550-hexacopter-unfoldable-frame.pdf?utm_source=openai))

• Landing-gear height: ~250 mm; combined gear weight ~100 g for both legs ([fiftronics.com](https://fiftronics.com/products/s550-hexacopter-frame-kit-6-axis-drone-frame-for-fpv-aerial-photography-with-landing-gear-f44051?utm_source=openai))

• Motor-mount bolt-holes supported: 16 mm, 19 mm, 25 mm

• Propeller size supported: ~9-10-in (standard); some sources suggest up to 11-12-inch with matching motors & ESCs ([fiftronics.com](https://fiftronics.com/products/s550-550mm-6-axis-hexacopter-frame-kit-for-fpv-drone-and-aerial-photography?utm_source=openai))

• Cell-count (battery): 3-4 S nominal builds; higher cell-counts possible with suitably rated powertrain ([hobbyking.com](https://hobbyking.com/en_us/hobbykingtm-s550-hexcopter-combo-frame-esc-s-and-motors-arf.html?utm_source=openai))

Practical guidance: this frame is ideal when flying with mid-size props (9-10″) and motors in the 22xx-28xx class, powered by 3-4 S LiPo packs, giving reliable lift for 2-3 kg total all-up weight. Ensure your flight controller supports six motor outputs, that ESCs are rated appropriately (e.g. 30-40 A for heavier flights), and that you plan for balance between lift and frame weight to maintain endurance.