CHC X500 RTK Mapping Drone

Class-leading flight time. Expert support.

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Easy and familiar user experience, robust airframe

58 min empty flight time, 50+ minute flight time with 1.1kg payload

Ready-to-fly packages

Forward millimeter-wave radar obstacle avoidance

Forward POV camera

Simple RTK and PPK post-processing workflows

CHC Alphaport payload mount

X500 Drone Specifications

SPECIFICATION	CHCNAV X500
Max Payload	5.0 kg
Max Flight Time (no payload)	58 minutes
Flight Time (w/ 1.1kg payload*)	~50 minutes (est.)
Takeoff Weight	13.9 kg
Empty Weight (w/ batteries)	8.9 kg
IP Rating	IP55
Wind Resistance	12 m/s
Transmission Range	20 km

CHC X500 RTK vs. DJI M350 RTK

SPECIFICATION	CHCNAV X500	DJI M350 RTK
Max Payload	5.0 kg	2.7 kg
Max Flight Time (no payload)	58 minutes	55 minutes
Flight Time (w/ 1.1kg payload*)	~50 min (est.)	~35-40 min (est.)
Takeoff Weight	13.9 kg	9.2 kg
Empty Weight (w/ batteries)	8.9 kg	6.47 kg
IP Rating	IP55	IP55
Wind Resistance	12 m/s	12 m/s
Transmission Range	20 km	20 km

[ iGage CHC X500 Datasheet ] [ CHC X500 User Manual ] [ X500 Manufacturer Datasheet ]
* 1.1kg payload flight time estimated based on typical drone performance and manufacturer datasheets.

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Accessories

EC10 Remote Controller

- 5 hour battery life - Large 10.1-inch Android touch screen - HDMI out, USB-A data, USB-C data/9v charging, microSD, RJ45 - Bright 1000 nits display - 1920 x 1080 resolution

BS10 Charging Station

1000W max output, 100-240VAC input

Charge 3 pair (up to 6) B10 batteries at a time

Active cooling and smart battery monitoring

Built in 100W USB-C and 10W 5V USB-A charging ports

User selectable Standby, Storage, and Standard charge modes

B10 Smart Battery

- B10 battery pair (2 B10 battery) with X500 package

- 10,000 mAh per battery, powering X500 58 minute flight time

- 90 minutes to fully charge a pair of B10 batteries

- Smart charge indicator, per-cell internal monitoring

CHC X500 RTK Quadcopter with AA15 LiDAR Payload

Payloads

LiDAR Payloads

SPECIFICATION	AA450	AU10	AA15

Datasheet	[ AA450 ]	[ AU10 ]	[ AA15 ]
Price [ Pricing ]	$22,000	$35,000	Call
Weight (kg)	.95	1.1	2.5
Approx. Max Range (m)	190	300	1800
Point Rate (pts/sec)	240-720k	640k-1.28M	2M
Est. Pt Density @ 100m (pts/m²)	150-200	250-300	400-600
Absolute Accuracy (cm)	5-10	3-5	2-5
Returns per Pulse	3	3	16
FOV	75°	70.4°×4.5°	360°×40°
Camera	26MP	24.3MP	45-61MP Optional
Est. X500 Flight Time (min)	52	52	48

RGB Camera Payloads

SPECIFICATION	C5 ORTHOGRAPHIC	C30 OBLIQUE

Datasheet	[ C5 ]	[ C30 ]
Price [ Pricing ]	$10,019	$18,199
Weight (g)	290	605
Sensor Type	Full-frame	APS-C x 5
Total Resolution (MP)	45	130 (26 x 5)
Focal Length (mm)	35	25/35
FOV/Angle	54.3° x 37.8°	45°/90°
Storage (GB)	256 Internal	640 External
Transfer Speed (Mb/s)	80	300
Power (W)	10	25
Primary Application	Orthomosaic/DSM	3D Modeling
GSD @ 100m (cm)	1.2	1.5

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CoPre Post Processing

Advanced software to geo-reference, quality check, and export point clouds

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Unified Hardware and Software Workflow

CoPre post-processes inertial data from CHC LiDAR and Camera payloads. Fast data processing with wizard and NAD83(2011) coordinate zone selection.

Lifetime Point Cloud Colorization and Processing

Local, desktop based processing

Advanced post-processing of GNSS+IMU data for better accuracy
Full NAD83(2011) and GEOID support
Capability to process multiple datasets simultaneously
Point cloud visualization and coloring
Compatible with Windows 10/11 x64 and Nvidia graphics cards

Easy Georeferencing and Quality Control

RTK or PPK base station input
Import and report vs. GCPs
X,Y,Z cut and clip to check for noise or cleanup area of interest
Process large datasets efficiently without intervention
CoPre processes aerial data and the same robust user interface processes handheld SLAM in GNSS-denied areas

Export Colorized Clouds for Extraction

Coordinate system transformations, conversion between worldwide and projected coordinate systems

Measurement and slicing tools for analysis

Seamless integration with existing point cloud workflows

Export .LAS colorized for further processing and extraction

X500 RTK Drone Pricing

iGage X500 RTK Drone Package

Part #

Description

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Price

8005010155

X500 RTK Drone

- Landing legs

- Spare controller antennas

- Spare propeller pair

- 36" Precision Landing pad

- Transport container

201051399

EC10

4104060050

9v USB-C Charger

EC10 Remote Controller

- 110VAC -> 9v 4a USB-C charger

Standalone:

$2,810

201051284

B10 Battery Pair

- Two (2) B10 10,000 mAh battery

Standalone:

$2,840

201051419

BS10 Charging Station

- Hard rolling case, capacity six (6) B10 battery

Standalone:

$2600

iGage X500 Package Price (X500 + EC10 + B10 Pair + BS10)

$26,800

LiDAR + RGB Payload Pricing

Part #	Description	Images	Price
8005010044 AA450	AlphaAir 450 Lidar System (Alphaport) - SPECIAL: Includes CoPre2 Standard license, a value of $1,200		$22,000
S2020209A660004001 AU10	AU10 Lidar System (Alphaport) - Requires CoPre2 Standard license below		$35,000
8005010157 AA15L	AA15L Lidar System (Alphaport) - Optional C5 or C30 camera available - Requires extended landing legs - Requires CoPre2 Standard license below		Call
201051400	X500 Extended Landing Gear (pair)		$520
8005010086	C5 Orthographic Camera (Alphaport)		$10,019
4109020170	C30 Oblique Camera (Alphaport)		$18,199
4109020170	C504 Gimbaled Camera (Alphaport)		$12,199

Point Cloud Post Processing Software Licensing

Part #	Description	Images	Price
8005010084	CoPre2 Standard Version Package (Permanent) Standard post-processing colorized LAS, quality check and report, export LAS in coordinate system		$1,200
4109020177	CoPre2 Airborne 3D Modeling Addon (Permanent) Optional post-processing license enabling 3D meshes from point cloud + aerial oblique imagery		$2,800
4109020089	CoPre2 Airborne 3D Modeling Addon (1-year) Optional post-processing license enabling 3D meshes from point cloud + aerial oblique imagery		$1,000

CHC X500 Drone Frequently Asked Questions

1) Do you offer weekly rental, monthly rental, charter or aerial services?

iGage does not offer charters, rentals, or services for the X500, payloads, or any aerial products.

2) What are the licensing or legal requirements for operating a commercial drone?

In the United States, commercial drone operations fall under the FAA Pt. 107 program. Businesses should also purchase Commercial General Liability insurance for the operation of the aircraft, as well as Hull or Inland Marine Insurance covering the aircraft and payload.

3) What are the costs beyond the initial hardware investment?

Often overlooked costs in addition to the drone are:

Software and licensing, where will you take the georeferenced LAS and extract a DXF or surface? There are many great extraction softwares on the market.

Batteries, depending on your size of job, you may want multiple pairs of battery.

Insurance, general liability, inland marine.

Crew training, getting someone Pt. 107 licensed is one step, consider purchase or operation of small photogrammetry drone for trial period. During learning, rule of thumb says you will spend 20% of time in field collecting, and 80% in office extracting data.

Processing hardware, high-end workstation for point cloud processing

4) What is the best workflow for survey deliverables?

In general, your data will go from:

1) Raw point cloud, not trajectory post-processed.

2) Trajectory post-processed, export georeferenced point clouds or meshes, this software is provided by sensor manufacturer, such as CoPre2. Export colorized .LAS point cloud.

3) Take exported .LAS point cloud, and extract surface (topography) or planimetrics (linework, DXF), this can be done in any number of third-party software, and almost all offer a 14-30 day free trial.

Extraction software examples include: 3D Survey, Virtual Surveyor, Pix4D Survey, Global Mapper, and Carlson Point Cloud.

5) What are the limitations with dense vegetation and challenging terrain?

Various payloads and sensors are available based on job conditions. Ground control and check shots will need to be collected to verify results. Water bodies cannot be surveyed with traditional LiDAR sensors. Snow cover can affect accuracy and large bodies of grass may completely occlude the ground and make measuring difficult or impossible.

Aerial mapping offers a new measurement perspective, the ability to collect data in inaccessible places, and makes it possible to collect hundreds of acres in a day. Consider a SLAM LiDAR scanner like the [ RS10 ] for wastewater/storm water manholes, inverts, culverts and under obstructions like bridges.

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