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product_id: 445649728
title: "REC S550 DIY Hexacopter Drone Development kit (Value Pack)"
brand: "rec technology"
price: "€ 723.22"
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reviews_count: 5
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# 30A 2-4S ESCs with Banana Connectors Pixhawk 2.4.8 Flight Controller 6x 2212-920KV Brushless Motors REC S550 DIY Hexacopter Drone Development kit (Value Pack)

**Brand:** rec technology
**Price:** € 723.22
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Build. Fly. Dominate the skies with your own hexacopter masterpiece!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** REC S550 DIY Hexacopter Drone Development kit (Value Pack) by rec technology
- **How much does it cost?** € 723.22 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nl](https://www.desertcart.nl/products/445649728-rec-s550-diy-hexacopter-drone-development-kit-value-pack)

## Best For

- rec technology enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted rec technology brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Advanced Flight Control:** Pixhawk 2.4.8 controller offers professional-grade autopilot and customization.
- • **Powerful Hexacopter Core:** Equipped with six high-torque 2212-920KV brushless motors for stable, agile flight.
- • **Expand Your Aerial Arsenal:** Supports up to 10'' propellers and add-on cameras or sensors for pro-level projects.
- • **DIY Customization Playground:** Carbon fiber frame and modular components let you build and upgrade your drone your way.
- • **Integrated ESC & Power Distribution:** 30A ESCs with built-in power distribution reduce weight and simplify wiring.

## Overview

The REC S550 DIY Hexacopter Drone Development Kit is a comprehensive carbon fiber drone platform featuring six 2212-920KV brushless motors, integrated 30A ESCs with power distribution, and a Pixhawk 2.4.8 flight controller. Designed for hobbyists and professionals alike, it offers a customizable, lightweight frame ideal for advanced aerial projects. While assembly requires basic soldering skills and additional components like battery and transmitter, this kit delivers a powerful foundation for building a high-performance hexacopter tailored to your needs.

## Description

S550 Hexacopter for DIY drone development kit PCB version with Carbon FiberREC Technology 30A 2-4S ESC with 2.5 mm Banana connector (6 pcs)REC Technology (OEM) 2212-920KV Brushless motor (6 pcs)APM/Pixhawk Glass Fiber Shock AbsorberXT60 Male Connector with 10CM 14AWG Silicone WirePixhawk 2.4.8 Flight Controller/cables/PPM Encoder/16G SD Card/Mini OSD/I2C Splitter/Power Module/safety button and buzzerProp suggest: 10'' - 12'' (not included)

Review: I bought a little pre-assembled drones several years back and I really like flying it. So I thought why not build a drone from scratch. I purchased this kit as more of a hobby, something to tinker with on the side. One issue, there are no instructions provides in the kit. But don't dispair, you can go to YouTube and find a number of videos about assembling it, and it's not very difficult. If you reach out to the seller, they also have assembly instructions, not sure why they don't include them in the kit, or offer it for download. You will need to have some rudimentary soldering skills, but other than that the kit's pretty much there and just a small set of basic tools to assemble it. I did have to purchase one item for this to assemble it to a level that I felt comfortable with. And that is the additional purchase of slightly longer motor mount screws. The ones that come with the kit they only will catch the motors by a thread or two and I just didn't feel comfortable with that. So I purchased a small inexpensive kit off desertcart and the way I went. Even with getting longer screws this was still definitely worth it. Everything that comes with this kit I believe toltals more than the kit itself. I did however purchase an additional GPS unit and reading a lot of reviews online. There was a recommendation to get a GPS and magnetometer that sits away from the electronics. The only things that it didn't come with to get it off the ground was of course a battery, the transmitter and the receiver. I do like the fact that the power distribution board for the ESCs or motor controls is built into the lower level of the unit so you don't have to go out and get a distribution. That's where those soldering skills come in. You just have to do a little soldering to tie in the motors to the chassis which is where the battery ties in. This saves weight since an external distribution component is not required. Another thing, the max blades this will take are 10 inches. Don't put anything larger on it. Everything sets up very easily. You can find a number of different sources on YouTube or walkthroughs of how to program the Pixhawk flight controller and all of the other stuff to get it off the ground when you purchase your transmitter and receiver. One thing to help you out when it comes to activating the drone. The Pixhawk activation control is hold the throttle control in the 5 O'Clock position for several seconds. I spent hours and hours trying to find out why I could not activate the drone to fly it the first time. So you'll want to remember that little tid bit. I will say after putting this together it's not as easy as going out and buying a pre-manufactured one, but there is a different level of satisfaction putting your own drone together and this platform has a lot of lift and potential so you could add all kinds of different cameras and other equipment to this drone kit and it will handle it. I'm still having fun going through the different ways of programming it and setting it up. It is definitely a learning experience. If you want to get into drones on the back side I would recommend getting one just to tinker with and try it out. You'll enjoy it and it could become a really nice hobby and I might have had one blunder on take off. But the drone room it well and wasn't damaged even though several blades where damaged.
Review: Incomplete kit, it is useless!

## Features

- flashing_light

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B08R3DNK3X |
| Brand | REC Technology |
| Customer Reviews | 3.0 3.0 out of 5 stars (9) |
| Date First Available | 15 Jun. 2022 |
| Item Weight | 1.41 kg |
| Manufacturer | REC Technology |
| Manufacturer part number | VP |
| Manufacturer reference | VP |
| Mirror adjustment | Remote Control |
| Model | s550 |
| Package Dimensions | 28.4 x 22.5 x 6.5 cm; 1.41 kg |
| Special Features | flashing_light |

## Product Details

- **Age range (description):** Adult
- **Brand:** REC Technology
- **Colour:** Black
- **Connectivity technology:** RC Connector
- **Included components:** Remote Control
- **Model name:** s550
- **Skill level:** Advanced
- **Special feature:** flashing_light
- **Video capture format:** MP4
- **Video capture resolution:** 720p

## Images

![REC S550 DIY Hexacopter Drone Development kit (Value Pack) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81Lcr835+1L.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: I cannot seem to find propellers that fit the motors. Which propellers are recommended?**
A: This item works fine: You can get it at Amazon: 
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0876QR5F1/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

**Q: What size battery?**
A: 4S lipo battery works

**Q: Is a GPS antenna included in the kit?**
A: No. You have to buy a GPS module separately.

**Q: Apart from the proppellers and the baterry, is there anything else required that is not included here?**
A: Note that the Pixhawk flight controller is already included in the package.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by M***. on 27 April 2025*

I bought a little pre-assembled drones several years back and I really like flying it. So I thought why not build a drone from scratch. I purchased this kit as more of a hobby, something to tinker with on the side. One issue, there are no instructions provides in the kit. But don't dispair, you can go to YouTube and find a number of videos about assembling it, and it's not very difficult. If you reach out to the seller, they also have assembly instructions, not sure why they don't include them in the kit, or offer it for download. You will need to have some rudimentary soldering skills, but other than that the kit's pretty much there and just a small set of basic tools to assemble it. I did have to purchase one item for this to assemble it to a level that I felt comfortable with. And that is the additional purchase of slightly longer motor mount screws. The ones that come with the kit they only will catch the motors by a thread or two and I just didn't feel comfortable with that. So I purchased a small inexpensive kit off Amazon and the way I went. Even with getting longer screws this was still definitely worth it. Everything that comes with this kit I believe toltals more than the kit itself. I did however purchase an additional GPS unit and reading a lot of reviews online. There was a recommendation to get a GPS and magnetometer that sits away from the electronics. The only things that it didn't come with to get it off the ground was of course a battery, the transmitter and the receiver. I do like the fact that the power distribution board for the ESCs or motor controls is built into the lower level of the unit so you don't have to go out and get a distribution. That's where those soldering skills come in. You just have to do a little soldering to tie in the motors to the chassis which is where the battery ties in. This saves weight since an external distribution component is not required. Another thing, the max blades this will take are 10 inches. Don't put anything larger on it. Everything sets up very easily. You can find a number of different sources on YouTube or walkthroughs of how to program the Pixhawk flight controller and all of the other stuff to get it off the ground when you purchase your transmitter and receiver. One thing to help you out when it comes to activating the drone. The Pixhawk activation control is hold the throttle control in the 5 O'Clock position for several seconds. I spent hours and hours trying to find out why I could not activate the drone to fly it the first time. So you'll want to remember that little tid bit. I will say after putting this together it's not as easy as going out and buying a pre-manufactured one, but there is a different level of satisfaction putting your own drone together and this platform has a lot of lift and potential so you could add all kinds of different cameras and other equipment to this drone kit and it will handle it. I'm still having fun going through the different ways of programming it and setting it up. It is definitely a learning experience. If you want to get into drones on the back side I would recommend getting one just to tinker with and try it out. You'll enjoy it and it could become a really nice hobby and I might have had one blunder on take off. But the drone room it well and wasn't damaged even though several blades where damaged.

### ⭐ Review
*by E***Y on 30 November 2024*

Incomplete kit, it is useless!

### ⭐⭐ Review
*by T***P on 4 December 2024*

I could just be ignorant, but it was very difficult to figure out how to install and configure this kit. It seems reasonably durable and can be fun to fly. Would not recommend as a gift unless the recipient has extensive experience. Decent value for the money.

## Frequently Bought Together

- REC S550 DIY Hexacopter Drone Development kit (Value Pack)
- Readytosky M8N GPS Module Built-in Compass with GPS Antenna Mount for Standard Pixhawk 2.4.6 2.4.8 APM 2.6 2.8 Flight Controller
- SoloGood 1045 (10x4.5) Propellers. 16 Pieces(8CW, 8CCW) Red & Black 10 inch FPV Props for F450 F550 S550 S500 FPV Quadcopter Multirotor

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*Last updated: 2026-02-22*