BOYING DRACO Series Industrial Drone Autopilot Flight Controller – Modular PX4-Compatible System for Multirotor UAVs with GNSS, RTK, CAN Bus, S.BUS Receiver, and Built-in Power Options

Overview

The BOYING DRACO Series is a comprehensive suite of industrial autopilot flight controllers designed for a wide range of UAV applications, from compact mapping drones to large-scale heavy-lift platforms. Fully compatible with PX4 open-source firmware, the DRACO series offers exceptional versatility, precision, and reliability, supporting both standard and advanced multirotor configurations.

From integrated power modules to seamless GNSS+RTK positioning, the DRACO ecosystem enables plug-and-play deployment with intuitive wiring and robust interface management.

Key Features

• Voltage Input: 6S–28S (model dependent)

• CAN Interfaces: Single or dual CAN buses

• PWM Outputs: 8 to 16 depending on model

• Operating Temperature: -20°C to 70°C

• Hover Accuracy: ±0.5m (horizontal and vertical)

• Maximum Inclination Angle: 35°

• PX4 Firmware Compatibility: Supports multirotor, VTOL, helicopter, boat, and car types

• Cloud Platform: Integrated with BOYING Industrial Bit Data Cloud

Advanced Modular Design

• Independent ports for all modules, including GNSS, RTK, power input, telemetry, LEDs, and CAN extensions

• XT30 power port on select models like DRACO MINI2 for direct 6–14S battery connection

• Anti-reverse plug design for main and auxiliary connectors simplifies installation and eliminates error

Platform Compatibility

Supports clockwise, counter-clockwise, and asymmetric multirotor configurations:

• X4, +4

• X6, +6

• X8, +8

• Coaxial X4 and 4+4 propeller systems

• Asymmetric models: 3+3, 4+2, 4+4, and more

System Expansion & Peripherals

The DRACO controller natively supports integration with:

• Dual-band GNSS modules

• RTK positioning systems

• 360° omnidirectional LiDAR

• Edge onboard computing systems

• Gimbal cameras

• High-voltage ESCs

• PWM signal I/O

• S.BUS receiver input

• 4G data transmission modules

LED Status Indicators

The integrated LED provides at-a-glance system status and diagnostic feedback:

Remote Controller S.BUS Channel Mapping

The DRACO autopilot system fully supports S.BUS receivers. For common transmitters, channel assignments are preconfigured:

For receivers without clear failsafe status on throttle, Channel 7 must be configured as the failsafe trigger.

Flight Controller Installation Guidelines

• Installation Orientation: Align FC with aircraft nose direction; GNSS module heading must match FC orientation

• Interference Avoidance: GNSS and RTK modules should be positioned away from high-current devices, high-frequency EMI sources, or active antennas

• GPS Position Correction: DRACO supports precise GPS-based installation correction (±1m with 0.01 resolution)

• Max Attitude Angle: Factory-configured to restrict unsafe pitch/roll during flight

Model Summary

Applications

• Powerline inspection

• Surveying and mapping

• Agricultural spraying

• Emergency rescue

• VTOL systems

• Unmanned boats or ground vehicles

• Delivery and logistics UAVs