Finding the best power distribution board drone suitable for your needs isnt easy. With hundreds of choices can distract you. Knowing whats bad and whats good can be something of a minefield. In this article, weve done the hard work for you.
Reviews
1. Matek Systems PDB XT60 Power Distribution Board BEC 5V 2A 12V 0.5A with XT60 Plug for DIY Quadcopter Output Support 6 ESC for X or H Design FPV Racing Quad
Feature
The PDB-XT60 has been engineered to provide the highest performance and reliability in a 36*50mm & 4 layers PCB.It distributes power from a LiPo pack to 6 ESCs, as well as providing synchronised & regulated DC 5V outputs & linear regulated DC 12V for powering Cameras, Servos, RC receiver, Flight Controllers, Video Transmitters, LEDs, etc.
Total 6 pairs ESC solder tabs are fit for H or X type frame
5V & 12V Output LED indicators & Short circuit tolerant
Mounting hole Suit for CC3D naze32 SP Racing F3 FC
Description
Matek PDB-XT60 w/BEC (5V and 12V)This Power Distribution Board has been engineered to provide the highest possible performance and reliability in a 36x50mm, 4 layer PCB. It comes with an XT60 for easy connection to LiPoly batteries.Using BECs it distributes power from 3~4S LiPoly packs to 6 ESCs, as well as providing synchronized and regulated DC 5V outputs for RC Receivers, Flight controllers, OSD, and Servos. It also provides linear regulated DC 12V for powering Cameras, Servos, RC receiver, Flight Controllers, Video Transmitters, LEDs, etc.A great package to get your Racing Drones powered up and racing.Features: 2oz copper, 4-layers and 1.6mm PCB Built-in XT60 Socket Total 6 pairs ESC solder tabs are fit for H or X type frame 5V and 12V Output LED indicators Regulated 5V and 12V outputs Short circuit tolerantSpecs:Input voltage range: 9 - 18V DC (3S-4S LiPoly operation)Output continuous current: 25Ax4 or 15Ax6Output Peak current (10 seconds/minute): 30Ax4 or 20Ax6BEC 5V output: 5V/2A (Max.2.5A 10s/minute)Output Ripple: 40mV (VIn= 16V, VOut= 5V@2A load)Short-circuit tolerant: 5 seconds/minuteBEC 12V output (4S LiPoly, 13~18V DC): 12V/500mA (Max.0.8A 5s/minute) BEC 12V output (3S LiPoly): =3S LiPoly voltage - 1VDimensions: 36 x 50 x 4 mm (without XT60)Mounting: 30.5 x 30.5mm, 3mmWeight: 7.5g (w/o XT60), 11g (w/ XT60)2. GEPRC-XT60 PDB Power Distribution Board with 3-6S Input 5V 12V Output Support the LC filter for FPV Racing Quadcopter Frame
Feature
2oz Copper foil4 layer1.6mm PCB.Support the LC filter, reduce wave interference
PDB Output 50A*4, Max. 65A
BEC Output 5V3Aand 12V500mA
Include XT60 plug
Description
Summary
GEP-XT60-PDB Is an integrated BEC 5v (3A) the 12v (0.5A) the output of the efficient PDBThe biggest characteristic is to use the LC filter design. Dispatch Escs output ripple interference to reduce to a minimumStructure of 4 layer board, 35mm* 50mm size, can output 4 * 50A current at the same time. 5 v output is designed for Flight Controller, VTX, Receiver, OSD. 12V output is designed CameraLED boardFactory contains a XT60 plug.
Specifications and features
ESC Output
Input voltage 3~6S LiPo battery9-26V
Support the LC filter, reduce wave interference
Continuous current: 50A*4
Peak current (10 seconds/minute): 65A*4
BEC 5V Output:
Designed for RC Receivers, Flight controllers, OSD, and Servos.
DC/DC synchronous buck regulator.
Voltage: 5.0 +/- 0.1VDC
Continuous current: 2 Amps (Max.2.5A 10s/minute)
Output Ripple: 40mV (VIn=16V, VOut=5V@2A load)
Short-circuit tolerant (5 seconds/minute)
BEC 12V Output:
Designed for Video TX or FPV camera with linear regulator.
The battery should be 4S LiPo (13~18V DC)
Voltage: 12.0 +/- 0.3VDC
Continuous current: 500mA (Max.0.8A 5s/minute)
Short-circuit tolerant (2 seconds/minute) BEC 12V @ 3S LiPo
Output voltage= 3S LiPo voltage -1V
Physical:
Dimensions: 36 x 50 x 4 mm (without XT60)
Mounting: 30.5 x 30.5mm, 3mm
Weight: 7.5g (w/o XT60), 11g(w/ XT60)
Features
2oz Copper foil4 layer1.6mm PCB.
Support the LC filter, reduce wave interference
PDB Output 50A*4, Max. 65A
BEC Output 5V3Aand 12V500mA
Include XT60 plug
Includes:
1x GEP-PDB-LCSF
1x xt60
16x Nylon screw
3. Quadcopter Power Distribution Board XT60 XT-60 20a Quad Mutlicopter 3.5mm
Feature
Current: 4 x 20A Outputs (MAX)Power Input: XT60 with 12AWG wire
Motor output: 4 x 3.5mm Female bullet plug
Aux output: 2 pin JST compatible
Weight: 27.3g (including wires)
Description
This handy power distribution board has the same foot print as our Multri-rotor control boards and is the ultimate solution for tidy power distribution wiring. Simply use 3.5mm male connectors on your ESCs and plug a battery in. The PCB is Gold plated for optimality efficiency and also features a bling port (aka 2 pin JST size auxiliary power out) Perfect for powering LEDs or any accessory fitted to your Quadcopter.4. Matek Systems PDB Power Distribution Board BEC 5V/1.5A 10V/1.5A Current Sensor 184A for FPV Racing Drone Quadcopter Martian QAV X 250 210 220 180 150
Feature
Support 3-6S LiPo Pack to 4 ESCs. Built-in current sensor 184A. Max. 27V input w/TVS protection.BEC 5V/1.5A(2A Max) w/100uf panasonic POSCAP filter. BEC 10V/1.5A(2A Max) w/47uF TDK MLCC filter. PDB:4*30A(4*36A,5 seconds), 4 layers*2oz copper PCB
Total 4 pairs ESC solder tabs, design for X type frame, such as FPV Racing Drone Martian / Martian II QAV X 250 210 220 180
Compatible with almost all standard flight controller, such as NAZE32 F3 F4 flight controller
Manual, pls visit: http://www.mateksys.com/downloads/FCHUB-6S_manual.pdf . The PDB is supplied by Matek, and package include: 1 * Matek FCHUB-6S PDB, 4 * M3x12, 4 * M3x6 + 6 , 8 * M3 nuts, 1 * Manual
Description
Matek FCHUB-6S Hub Power Distribution Board 5V & 10V BEC Built-in 184A Current SensorDescribtion:
-This PDB distribution power from from a 3-6S Lipo pack to 4 ESCs, as well as providing regulated & filtered DC 5V & DC 10V outputs for powering Cameras, RC receivers, Flight Controllers, Video Transmitters, LEDs, etc.
- It also has buit-in 184A current sensor and offers a FFC socket to connect the Matek flight controller conviently.
Specification:
Brand Name: Matek
Model: FCHUB-6S
Item Name: Power Distribution Board Built-in Current Sensor
Size: 36x36mm
30.5x30.5mm Hole Mounting , M3
Weight: 8.5g
BEC Output: 5V & 10V
5V BEC Output:
- Designed for RC Receivers, Flight Controllers, OSD and Servos.
- DC/DC synchrous buck regulator
- Voltage: 5.0V (4.9-5.1)DC
- Current: 1.5A (Max. 2.0A 10S/minute)
- Short-circuit tolerant ( 2 Seconds/minuate)
10V BEC Output:
-Designed for VTX or FPV Camera
- Voltage: 10.0V (9.8-10.2) DC
- Current: 1.5A ( Max. 2.0A 10S/minute)
- Short-circuit tolerant ( 2 Seconds/minuate)
- 10V can be used to power cameras labeled as 12V.
- The 3S Lipo input voltage should be 11V plus.
Current Sensor Module
- Max. Range: 184A
- 3.3V ADC
- Scale the output voltage to milliamps ( 1/10th mW/A): 179
Features:
- Total 4 pairs ESC solder tabs are fix for X Type frame
- Max. 27V input w/ TVS protection
- Built-in current sensor 184A
- PDB: 4*30A ( 4*46A, 5 seconds), 4 layers*2oz copper PCB
- BEC [email protected] ( Max. 2A) w/ 100uf panasonic POSCAP filter
- BEC [email protected] ( Max. 2A) w/ 47uf TDK MLCC filter
- 5V&10V output LED indicators & Short circuit tolerant
Package Included:
1x FCH
5. Hobby King Octocopter Power Distribution Board
Description
Designed in house by the HobbyKing Enginerds, this handy power distribution board has the same foot print as our Multri-rotor control boards and is the ultimate solution for tidy power distribution wiring. Simply use 3.5mm male connectors on your ESCs and plug a battery in. The PCB is Gold plated for optimality efficiency and also features a bling port (aka 2 pin JST size auxiliary power out) Perfect for powering LEDs or any accessory fitted to your Octocopter.Features.Current:8 x 10A Outputs (MAX)Power Input: XT60 with 12AWG wireMotor output:8 x 3.5mm Female bullet plugAux output: 2 pin JST compatibleWeight: 36.0g (including wires)6. USAQ HGLRC Power Distribution Board 5V 12V BEC Built-In RROSD V1.0 OSD 2-6S 160A PDB
Feature
Gold plated high current 160A+Built-in RROSD V1.0 OSD
Built-in 5V and 12V LC filtered BEC
Easy to solder, good identification, high quality.
Description
Main Features:- Integrated RROSD effectively improves the performance when the over-current occurs
- Stable 12V 3A, 5V 3A BEC output for camera, video transmitter, receiver etc.
- Golden-plated PCB supports up to 160A maximum current (3-6S)
- LC filter for both 5V and 12V BEC outputs
- NTSC/PAL button selection
- Automatic flight timer, voltage indicator, current draw, total current consumption, RSSI, lap counter included in RROSD
Button Usage:
1. NTSC / PAL switch Press and hold the button - power on - press the button for 10 seconds - restart
2. Menu: RSSI calibration, voltage and current calibration, power consumption calibration, flight data shadow Press and hold the button - power on - press the button for 3 seconds - enter the settings
7. Hobbypower Shock Absorber Integrated Power Hub PDB Power Distribution Board BEC 12V for APM2.6 APM2.8 Pixhawk PX4 Flight Controller
Feature
Distribution panel, current and voltage sensors, 5VBEC, 12VBEC, damping plate, 5 in 1, copper thickens, over current can reach 90a, and integrates the current and voltage sensors and support 3S-6S input current.suitable for APM, PIX and others, also with 12V and 5VBEC, BEC increased the level of LC filtering, greatly reducing the power output of the ripple, 12V and 5V output is more pure, 12V and 5V support 3A current
integrated into the damping plate, a multi use, can let your aircraft to reduce unnecessary wiring and power module plug can be in line the public version of the APM2.5/2.6/2.8 and PIXHAWK flight control
Description
Features:Distribution panel, current and voltage sensors, 5VBEC, 12VBEC, damping plate, 5 in 1, copper thickens, over current can reach 90a, and integrates the current and voltage sensors and support 3S-6S input current.
Voltage is suitable for APM, PIX and others, also with 12V and 5VBEC, BEC increased the level of LC filtering, greatly reducing the power output of the ripple, 12V and 5V output is more pure, 12V and 5V support 3A current.
New ideas, using black heavy gold PCB board, the APM power module and ESC distribution board are integrated into the damping plate, a multi use, can let your aircraft to reduce unnecessary wiring and power module plug can be in line the public version of the APM2.5/2.6/2.8 and PIXHAWK flight control
Specifications:
Size: 90 x 60 x 8mm/3.5 x 2.4 x 0.3 inch
Delivery size: 150 x 128mm/5.9 x 5 inch
Net weight: 34g
Package weight: 37g
Package included:
1 x Shock Absorber
1 x cable
3 x stickers
1 x manual
8. PDB XT60 Matek Power Distribution Board ( BEC 5V/3A & 12V/2A , Support 3S - 4S Battery , 4 20A ECS Output,2OZ Copper & 4-Layers PCB ) + 4pcs Sponge Mat Landing Pad Gear
Feature
Support 3S-4S Battery (9-18V) ------ Batteris may range from 3S -4S ( 3S 4S Lipo Battery ),some customer said 2S is also available, while we do not recommend that,some of device may not work because of power.Suitable for standard CC3D F3 Naze32 F4 F7 Flight Controller ------- Suitable for M3 standoff or screw .The size is 36*36mm,mounting holes 30.5mm square spacing suitable, can be used for the standard CC3D F3 F4 F7 Naze32 Fligh Controller (Standard size is also 36*36mm,mounting holes 30.5mm spuare spacing)
Used for most FPV Racing Drone ------ with 30.5*30.5mm (hole to hole) size, the PDB can are a standard size for 180 sized quads drone & up, such as 190 200 210 220 230 250 Racing Drone
4 * 20A ESC Output (25A Max), BEC 5V 12V Output ----- 20A continuous current per output, 25A PEAK CURRENT (10 seconds/minute) per output.------ providing synchronized & regulated DC 5V outputs & linear regulated DC 12V for powering camera, servos , RC Receiver , Flight Controller , Video Transmitter , LED , etc
4PCS Sponge Mat Landing Pad Gear is suitable for most drone ------ Great for mini quads from 180mm to 300mm in size, great replacement pads for quadcopters like QAV210 QAV250 QAV-R 180 220 260 Martain II and so on.
Description
Specifications:General:
- Input voltage range (3S-4S operation): 9 - 18VDC
- Regulated 5V and 12V outputs
- LED power indicators ( 5V & 12V outputs )
- 4 ESC outputs
ESC outputs:
- Continuous current: 20A per output
- Peak current (10 seconds/minute): 25A per output
BEC 5V output:
- Designed for RC Receivers, Flight controllers, OSD, and Servos.
- DC/DC synchronous buck regulator, Efficiency is up to 95%.
- Voltage: 5.0 +/- 0.1VDC
- Continuous current: 3 Amps
- Short-circuit tolerant (10 seconds/minute) - LED (indicates voltage is in regulation)
BEC 12V output:
- The battery should be 4SLiPo
- Standard output designed to power cameras and video transmitters,etc.
- Voltage: 12.0 +/- 0.2VDC
- Continuous current: 2 Amps (Max.3A 10s/minute)
- Short-circuit tolerant (10 seconds/minute)
- LED (indicates voltage is in regulation)
About the FPV Sponge Mat Landing Skid Pad Gear:
1. Super light, strengthen shockproof,anti-static.
2 .Great for mini quads from 180mm to 300mm in size, great replacement pads for quadcopters like QAV210 QAV250 QAV-R 180 220 260
Package:
1 * PDB
1 * Manual
4 * Sponge Mat Landing Pad Gear
9. Lumenier 4Power Quick Swap Power Distribution Board (PDB)
Feature
Solder-less arm connectionsCompatible with any ESC
Does not require any special connectors to be fitted to the ESCs
Description
Details
The Quick Swap PDB enables solder-less arm connections with ESC power being routed into specially designed power taps and the ESC Servo connection being made available on the side underneath the power connection. This enables you to detach both ESC power and Servo connections in seconds and without the need of a soldering iron or to take your airframe apart.
It's compatible with any ESC and does not require any special connectors to be fitted to the ESCs either, just bare power wires is all that's needed - although 2mm bullet connectors are a perfect fit as well. The Quick Swap board uses the standard mounting holes used by most flight controllers of 30.5mm. This board makes servicing of airframes such as the QAV-R a breeze. Carry a few pre-built arms and downtime from a damaged motor or burned out ESC is minimized significantly. The included right angle pin headers can be soldered directly to the PDB. There are solder pads adjacent to the pin header holes enabling you to use short wire to jump the ground/signal wire to your flight controller. By implementing this feature your ESC signal cable can be hot swapped without the need for desoldering from the FC.
Specifications
- Dimensions: L36 x W50 x H8mm (mounting holes at 30.5mm)
- Weight: 13g
- Material: 2mm PCB, 2oz copper with ENIG plating for high current
Includes
- 1x 4Power Quick Swap PDB
- 4x 10cm Male servo cable to bare wire
- 2x 1x6 right angle pin headers
10. Wolfwhoop PDB XT60 Power Distribution Board BEC 5V 2A 12V 1.5A with Stability Power Supply and Output Support 6 ESC for X or H Design FPV Racing Quad
Feature
Build in XT60, Current: 30A * 4 or 20A * 6Total 6 pairs ESC solder tabs are fit for H or X type frame
Suitable for M3 standoff or screw.Can be used for the standard CC3D F3 F4 F7 Naze32 Flight Controller (Standard size: 36 * 36mm, mounting holes: 30.5 * 30.5mm)
18PCS TDK 47uF Low ESR capacitance can better ensure the stability of the external device power supply and get a cleaner video signal
This PDB distributes power from a LiPo pack to 6 ESCs, as well as providing synchronized & regulated DC 5V outputs & linear regulated DC 12V for powering Cameras, Servos, RC receiver, Flight Controllers, Video Transmitters, LEDs, etc.
Description
Features
4-layers,2 OZ copper &1.6mm PCB
Built-in XT60 Socket
Total 6 pairs ESC solder tabs are fit for H or X type frame
5V & 12V Output
18PCS TDK 47uF Low ESR capacitance can better ensure the stability of the external device power supply and get a cleaner video signal.
Specifications
General:
- Input voltage: 3S-4S LiPo operation
- Input: TVSprotection
- 6 ESC outputs
-Current: 30A*4 or 20A*6
BEC 5V output:
- For RC Receivers, Flight controllers, OSD, and Servos.
-Voltage: 5.0 +/- 0.1VDC
-Current: 2 A
BEC 12V output:
-For Video TX or FPV camera with linear regulator
-The battery should be 4S LiPo
-Voltage: 12.0 +/- 0.3VDC
-Current: 1.5A
Note:
BEC 12V @ 3S LiPo
- Output voltage= 3S LiPo voltage -2V
Physical:
-Dimensions: 36 x 51
-Mounting: 30.5 x 30.5mm, 3mm
-Weight: 7.5g(w/o XT60), 11g(w/ XT60)
Shipping list:
LTPW-032 1PC
XT60H-M 1PC