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YD-Swift 250

Agile Research Racer

250 mm high-agility quadcopter for aggressive-trajectory research, vision-based control experiments and drone racing labs.

Wheelbase: 250 mm
Max payload: 0.3 kg
Flight time: 15 min
Thrust-to-weight: > 5:1

From US$1,590

Overview

The YD-Swift 250 is the platform for control research that needs real dynamics: a 5:1 thrust-to-weight quadcopter that still carries the full PX4 + ROS 2 stack on a YD-Core NX8. It is the standard airframe for aggressive-trajectory and vision-based control papers — and for labs that double as racing teams.

Typical applications

Aggressive trajectory control research
Vision-based state estimation
Racing and fast-SLAM teaching

Specifications

Airframe
Wheelbase	250 mm
Airframe weight (without battery)	0.35 kg
Max takeoff weight	1.1 kg
Payload capacity	0.3 kg
Material	Carbon fiber plate, aluminum standoffs

Propulsion & Power
Motors	2306 1750 KV brushless
Propellers	5-inch tri-blade
Battery	6S 1,300 mAh LiPo (XT60)
Flight time	15 min (mixed flight, no payload)
Thrust-to-weight ratio	> 5:1

Performance
Max level speed	30 m/s
Max ascent / descent	15 m/s / 12 m/s
Attitude rates	Up to 1,000 °/s (configurable)

Avionics & Interfaces
Flight controller	YD-Pilot Pro (PX4 / ArduPilot compatible)
Onboard computer option	YD-Core NX8
Expansion interfaces	2× UART, 1× CAN, USB 3.0, 5 V regulated rail
FPV	Digital FPV link, 120 fps low-latency mode