Core Overview
The X9 Plus is a high-performance, highly integrated power system designed for 20L class agricultural drones. Its core positioning is "precise and efficient, integrated and reliable, intelligent protection." The kit is optimized for 4-axis 20L models, with a recommended payload per axis of 11-13kg, offering excellent efficiency in this range, and the entire aircraft's maximum effective payload can reach 27kg. It adopts an innovative "on-tube integration" structure, integrating the motor, ESC, and motor mount, compatible with 40mm diameter carbon fiber tubes, achieving lightweight and easy installation. Under the 54V (14S) voltage platform, the system efficiency in the recommended payload range can reach 8.1-7.4g/W. It is equipped with IPX6 protection, improved corrosion and rust resistance, navigation light fault indication, and multiple intelligent protections, making it an ideal power solution for medium-sized agricultural drones that pursue high efficiency, high reliability, and convenient maintenance.
Core Technology Advantages
Precise Balance of Power and Efficiency
27kg Maximum Thrust: Provides ample power reserve, ensuring heavy-load takeoff, landing, and maneuvering.
Efficient Operating Range: The system is specially optimized for the 11-12kg range within the recommended payload of 11-13kg/axis, achieving more outstanding efficiency and longer single-sortie operation time.
Innovative On-Tube Integrated Structure
High Integration: Uses a three-dimensional design, integrating the motor, ESC, and motor mount into one unit.
Lightweight and Quick: Lightweight structure, extremely easy to install and use, directly compatible with 40mm diameter round carbon fiber tubes, greatly simplifying aircraft assembly and field maintenance.
Outstanding Environmental Adaptability and Reliability
IPX6 Comprehensive Protection: The ESC uses full potting protection, and important parts of the power system reach IPX6 protection level, resistant to chemical corrosion, rain, and dust, adapting to different global climates and operating environments.
Enhanced Anti-corrosion and Anti-rust: Motor materials and processes are upgraded, improving anti-corrosion and anti-rust performance for harsh agricultural operation environments (e.g., highly corrosive chemicals), extending service life.
Intelligent Interaction and Multiple Safety Protections
Visual Navigation Light Language: Adds navigation light flashing indication during power system faults, intuitively alerting the user to the current fault status, facilitating rapid problem discovery and location, ensuring flight safety.
Multiple Intelligent Protections: Includes functions like power-on self-test, voltage abnormality, overcurrent, and stall protection, and can output complete system status data (throttle, RPM, voltage, current, temperature, etc.) to the flight controller in real-time via the UART interface, improving overall system reliability.
Supports System Upgrade: Through the separately purchased DataLinkBox and dedicated software, you can connect to a computer to upgrade the power system firmware, continuously synchronizing the latest optimized product features.
Usage Recommendations
- Clear Model Matching: This kit is specially optimized for 4-axis 20L class agricultural drones. The takeoff weight per axis should be strictly controlled within 11-13kg (aircraft total ~44-52kg) to achieve optimal efficiency and endurance.
- Priority Use of Original Accessories: To ensure performance and safety, please use the designated MFP 36x19.0 carbon composite propeller and ensure the installed carbon tube diameter is 40mm.
- Utilize Intelligent Data Functions: It is recommended to use with a flight controller that supports UART communication to monitor the power system status in real-time. Consider configuring a DataLinkBox to achieve 8-channel power data closed-loop collection and firmware upgrade, significantly improving maintenance and diagnostic efficiency.
- Pay Attention to Visual and Auditory Cues: Before, after, and during operation, observe the status of the motor navigation lights. Any unusual flashing patterns may indicate a fault; land and inspect immediately.
- Focus on Daily Simple Maintenance: Leverage its high protection rating; it can be rinsed with clean water after operation. Regularly check the connection tightness of the integrated structure components and the integrity of cables.
Product Parameters
Basic Specifications
| Category | Parameter Item | Detailed Specification |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Parameters | Product Name | X9 Plus Agricultural Drone Power System |
| Maximum Thrust | 27kg | |
| Single Axis Recommended Thrust | 11-13kg | |
| Recommended Thrust Efficiency | 8.1-7.4 g/W | |
| Voltage Range | 18-65V | |
| Rated Voltage | 12S-46V / 14S-54V | |
| Compatible Battery | 12S / 14S (LiPo) | |
| Compatible Carbon Tube Diameter | 40mm | |
| Power System Weight (with wires, propeller) | 1760g | |
| Operating Environment Temperature | -20 ~ 50 ℃ | |
| Dust/Water Protection Level | IPX6 (Important Parts) | |
| Rated Input Power | 2000W | |
| Rated Output Power | 1700W | |
| ESC | Product Model | XRotor 150A-FOC |
| Communication Method | UART | |
| Maximum Allowable Current (3s) | 150A | |
| Continuous Current | 40A | |
| Throttle Calibration | Not Supported | |
| Dual Throttle | Not Supported | |
| PWM Pulse Width | 1050-1950μs | |
| BEC | None | |
| Motor | Product Model | 9620-100KV |
| Stator/Pole Count | 36N40P | |
| Motor Outer Diameter | 104±0.1mm | |
| Propeller | Product Model | MFP 36x19.0 |
| Total Weight | 242±5g | |
| Main Material | Carbon Composite | |
| Single Blade Weight | 75.5±5g |
Test Data Table
Test Condition Statement: The following data was measured under the conditions of operating voltage 54V (14S LiPo), using MFP 36x19.0 propeller.
| Throttle (%) | Thrust (g) | Current (A) | Input Power (W) | RPM | Efficiency (g/W) | Torque (N·m) | Output Power (W) | Motor Temp. (℃) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33% | 4,470 | 7.3 | 394.2 | 1,675 | 11.3 | 1.74 | 305.8 | |
| 35% | 4,880 | 8.1 | 437.3 | 1,746 | 11.2 | 1.90 | 346.4 | |
| 37% | 5,367 | 9.1 | 493.7 | 1,827 | 10.9 | 2.08 | 397.9 | |
| 39% | 5,913 | 10.4 | 562.4 | 1,916 | 10.5 | 2.29 | 459.1 | |
| 42% | 6,806 | 12.7 | 685.5 | 2,053 | 9.9 | 2.64 | 566.8 | |
| 45% | 7,756 | 15.3 | 828.1 | 2,191 | 9.4 | 3.01 | 690.1 | |
| 48% | 8,744 | 18.2 | 986.1 | 2,325 | 8.9 | 3.40 | 826.5 | |
| 51% | 9,764 | 21.4 | 1,157.5 | 2,453 | 8.4 | 3.79 | 974.6 | |
| 54% | 10,820 | 24.8 | 1,342.9 | 2,578 | 8.1 | 4.20 | 1,134.8 | |
| 57% | 11,925 | 28.6 | 1,544.9 | 2,699 | 7.7 | 4.63 | 1,309.0 | |
| 60% | 13,095 | 32.7 | 1,768.8 | 2,820 | 7.4 | 5.08 | 1,500.8 | |
| 63% | 14,346 | 37.4 | 2,021.2 | 2,942 | 7.1 | 5.57 | 1,715.0 | |
| 66% | 15,694 | 42.8 | 2,311.1 | 3,067 | 6.8 | 6.10 | 1,957.5 | |
| 69% | 17,146 | 49.0 | 2,648.5 | 3,197 | 6.5 | 6.68 | 2,235.0 | |
| 72% | 18,700 | 56.3 | 3,043.0 | 3,332 | 6.1 | 7.32 | 2,553.5 | |
| 75% | 20,341 | 64.8 | 3,500.7 | 3,472 | 5.8 | 8.02 | 2,916.3 | |
| 78% | 22,040 | 74.4 | 4,018.0 | 3,613 | 5.5 | 8.77 | 3,318.4 | |
| 81% | 23,745 | 84.7 | 4,575.2 | 3,746 | 5.2 | 9.54 | 3,740.2 | |
| 84% | 25,382 | 95.0 | 5,131.1 | 3,857 | 4.9 | 10.26 | 4,143.6 | |
| 87% | 26,852 | 104.2 | 5,627.7 | 3,935 | 4.8 | 10.87 | 4,478.4 | |
| 90% | 27,696 | 109.3 | 5,902.2 | 3,965 | 4.7 | 11.25 | 4,623.8 | |
| 100% | 27,925 | 111.3 | 6,005.0 | 3,973 | 4.7 | 11.31 | 4,704.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: What size agricultural drone is the X9 Plus suitable for? What's the difference with the X11 series?
A: The X9 Plus is optimized for 4-axis 20L models, with a recommended payload per axis of 11-13kg. The X11 series (e.g., X11 Plus) is designed for larger payloads (e.g., 15-18kg/axis) and higher voltage platforms. Simply put, the X9 Plus is an efficient choice for the 20L class, while the X11 series is more suitable for larger models above 30L-40L.
Q: What specific faults can the navigation light flashing indicate?
A: The navigation light indicates different fault types through specific flashing frequencies or patterns, such as motor stall, ESC overcurrent, signal loss, overtemperature, etc. The specific flashing patterns should be referenced in the product's detailed manual. This function provides the most intuitive primary fault diagnosis method.
Q: Is the DataLinkBox a must-buy? What is its main function?
A: It is not essential for flight, but highly recommended for professional users. Its main functions are two: 1) Data Closed-loop: It can simultaneously collect detailed real-time data from 8 power systems and transmit it to the flight controller for advanced diagnosis and optimization; 2) Firmware Upgrade: After connecting to a computer, it can upgrade the power system firmware to obtain performance improvements and new features.
Q: The ESC parameters show "Dual Throttle: Not Supported". What does this mean?
A: This means the X9 Plus ESC only supports the UART digital communication interface and is no longer compatible with the traditional PWM analog throttle signal. This requires your flight controller to have a UART output interface to connect and control the ESC. The advantage is that digital communication has strong anti-interference capability and rich data transmission, making it a more advanced control method.
