TBS Lucid PDB 500A

The TBS Lucid 500A Power Distribution Board is engineered for extreme high-draw builds, including X-Class racers, heavy-lift cinelifters, and high-payload agricultural drones. Capable of handling a staggering 500 amps of continuous current, this PDB provides a robust central power core for multi-rotor systems relying on individual high-amperage ESCs and large-stator motors.

Key features

• True 500A continuous current rating ensures safe, bottleneck-free power delivery during sustained high-throttle loads.
• Designed specifically to withstand the extreme electrical demands of heavy-lift, commercial, and macro-class flight platforms.
• Heavy-duty copper layout provides optimal thermal mass for efficient heat dissipation under intense electrical strain.
• Spacious pad layout simplifies the soldering of heavy-gauge wires from multiple standalone ESCs and main battery inputs.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: TBS (Team BlackSheep)
• Model: Lucid PDB 500A
• Continuous Current Rating: 500A
• ESC outputs: up to 8 (quad to octocopter)
• Construction: 8-layer PCB, 3 oz copper, 3 mm thick
• Size: 58 x 62 mm
• Mounting holes: 30.5 x 30.5 mm
• Extras: telemetry pad, VBAT sensor pad, external current sensor support; plug-and-play with TBS Lucid flight controllers
• Weight: 36 g

When wiring a 500A-capable system, ensure your main battery leads and connectors (such as AS150, QS8, or dual XT90s) are appropriately sized — typically 8AWG or thicker — so your cabling does not become a thermal bottleneck before the power even reaches the board.