Product overview
The Xingkai XK-FT500C is a heavy-duty automatic tracking gimbal for long-range UAV target tracking. Its horizontal mechanism provides unlimited 360° rotation, paired with 0–90° pitch travel. Maximum horizontal and pitch speeds are 60°/s and 30°/s, with 0.1° accuracy on each axis. The 249 × 230 × 305 mm unit weighs 13 kg and supports a maximum payload of 15.5 kg, providing concrete dimensions and load capacity for installation planning. It has an IP66 protection rating and an operating temperature range of −35°C to 66°C.
Local differential GPS comes as standard, and the gimbal supports tracking while moving. Integration protocols include MAVLink 1.0, MAVLink 2.0, NMEA 0183 MFD and eight different autopilot protocols. An optional video link box has a 50–200 km range. Electrical integration requires DC24V, with gimbal consumption of ≤90 W and output power of ≤48 W through the rotating mechanism. Installation requires horizontal alignment checked with a level and an exposed, unobstructed front-end antenna. An RF load must be fitted before power-on; antenna impedance, frequency and power must be closely matched, and power disconnected before antenna replacement to prevent possible amplifier damage.
Specifications
| Specification | Value & conditions |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer and model | Xingkai Technology XK-FT500C |
| Input Voltage | DC24V |
| Power Consumption | ≤90 W (Gimbal) + ≤**W (Video Link)Gimbal and video link. |
| Output Power | ≤48 W (Powered through the tracker’s rotating mechanism)Powered through the tracker’s rotating mechanism. |
| Horizontal Rotation Range | 0～360°(Unlimited) |
| Pitch Range | 0～90 ° |
| Maximum Horizontal Speed | 60 °/s |
| Maximum Pitch Speed | 30 °/s |
| Horizontal Accuracy | 0.1 ° |
| Pitch Accuracy | 0.1 ° |
| Protection Rating | IP66 |
| Operating Temperature | -35℃~66℃ |
| Dimensions | 249*230*305mm |
| Weight | 13kg |
| Maximum Payload | 15.5kg |
| Supported Protocols | MAVLink 1.0, MAVLink 2.0, NMEA 0183 MFD Protocol, and 8 different autopilot protocols |
| Local Differential GPS | Standard configurationStandard configuration. |
| Tracking While Moving | YesWhile moving. |
| Video Link Box | Optional: 50–200 kmOptional video link box. |
| RF Output Load | Properly install an antenna, attenuator or other load on the RF output before power-on; otherwise, the internal power amplifier may be damaged.Before powering on the device. |
| Antenna Replacement | Disconnect power before replacing the antenna to avoid possible internal power amplifier damage.When replacing the antenna. |
| Antenna Matching | Match the antenna to the equipment as closely as possible in impedance, frequency and power; mismatch may damage the internal power amplifier.Antenna impedance, frequency and power. |
| Antenna Clearance | Install the front-end antenna as exposed as possible, avoiding obstacles; obstruction may compromise communication range.Front-end equipment antenna installation. |
| Mounting Alignment | Use a level to verify horizontal alignment.During installation. |
| Power Supply Requirement | Use a DC 24V supply; otherwise, circuit damage or abnormal operation may occur.DC 24V power supply. |
