--- product_id: 28572175 title: "- DIY S500 Quadcopter with APM2.8 Flight Controller 7M and HP2212 920KV Brushless Motor + Simonk 30A ESC" brand: "hobbypower" price: "€ 524.05" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Hobbypower" url: https://www.desertcart.de/products/28572175-diy-s500-quadcopter-with-apm2-8-flight-controller-7m-hp2212 store_origin: DE region: Germany --- # 920KV brushless motors DIY assembly kit APM2.8 flight controller + GPS - DIY S500 Quadcopter with APM2.8 Flight Controller 7M and HP2212 920KV Brushless Motor + Simonk 30A ESC **Brand:** hobbypower **Price:** € 524.05 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🚀 Build Your Flight Empire: Own the Sky with DIY Precision! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** - DIY S500 Quadcopter with APM2.8 Flight Controller 7M and HP2212 920KV Brushless Motor + Simonk 30A ESC by hobbypower - **How much does it cost?** € 524.05 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.de](https://www.desertcart.de/products/28572175-diy-s500-quadcopter-with-apm2-8-flight-controller-7m-hp2212) ## Best For - hobbypower enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted hobbypower brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Expandable & Compatible:** Supports 3S LiPo batteries and 6+ channel transmitters; DJI-compatible Gemfan 1045 propellers included for easy upgrades. - • **Precision Flight Control:** APM2.8 flight controller with integrated NEO-7M GPS module ensures stable, GPS-assisted navigation for pro-level aerial maneuvers. - • **Powerful Brushless Motors:** Four Hobbypower 2212 920KV brushless motors deliver efficient thrust and smooth flight performance, perfect for mastering drone piloting. - • **Customizable DIY Experience:** Unassembled kit invites hands-on assembly, ideal for tech-savvy millennials eager to learn electronics and flight mechanics. - • **Lightweight Carbon Fiber Frame:** Durable S500 frame with carbon fiber landing gear offers a sleek, resilient build that balances strength and agility. ## Overview The DIY S500 Quadcopter kit features a robust carbon fiber frame, four high-efficiency 920KV brushless motors, and an advanced APM2.8 flight controller with GPS. Designed for enthusiasts ready to assemble and customize, it requires a 3S LiPo battery and 6+ channel transmitter to complete. Perfect for professionals and hobbyists seeking hands-on drone building with pro-grade components. ## Description Product description Package Includes 1 x S500 frame kit w/carbon fiber landing gear 2 x Hobbypower 2212 920KV Brushless motor CW 2 x Hobbypower 2212 920KV Brushless motor CCW 4 x Hobbypower Simonk 30A Speed Controller 1 x APM2.8 Flight controller 1 x NEO-7M 1 x Gemfan 1045(CW+CCW) Black Propeller 1 x Gemfan 1045(CW+CCW) Orange Propeller 1 x Bracket 1 x Spare parts pack Please be notice this kit does not include remote control, and battery, we have the AT9 system in stock, if you need it, you can find them in my store. This action is a DIY S500 Quadcopter kit, it is unassembled. Come with high quality electronic accessories, only need a 3S Lipo battery and a 6CH above system to complete. Review: Assembly instructions needed - my instructions follow - I wouldn’t call this a kit. It’s really the S500 airframe with the rest of the parts needed to build a working quadcopter thrown in the S500 box. I added up the cost of buying the parts separately and they came to over $200 so this is a good buy. The quadcopter also doesn’t come with a transmitter, receiver or battery. I’ve been using a 2200mah 50C battery and get about 10 minutes of flying time. I found that the landing gear plastic tee is the weak structural link. A hard landing or crash will crack the tee. There’s a sheet of instructions for the airframe but nothing for the rest of the copter. I would recommend watching an online video showing the entire quadcopter build. Pay particular attention to the compass connector of the combined GPS/compass module connectors. The compass connector plugs into the I2C bus. Also, when you attach cables to the Arducopter module the grounds (black wires) are all to the outside of the module. Be aware that some minimal soldering is required. Also, the motors with the black nuts turn CW and the motors with the silver nuts turn CCW. Make sure you follow the motor placement in Mission Planner documentation. You’ll also need to download the firmware for the Arducopter module from Mission Planner. Use the wizard to set up and calibrate the Arducopter software. Then follow the instructions in the Mission Planner for the correct direction of motor spin determined with the propellers off. If a motor is turning in the wrong direction switch any two of the three wires from ESC. When you install the propellers think of them as a wing and you’ll quickly determine which way they should spin. They install so that their spin direction is opposite the nut tightening direction. Make sure you use a wrench to tighten the nuts. Hand tight is not good enough. If you’re a quadcopter noobie like me you’ll likely break a propeller or two so you should get some spares. These propellers are DJI compatible 10X4.5 with two flat sides in the mounting hole. Standard propellers won't work. Review: ... - Is a good starting kit. But the FC is not supported by Arducopter any more, so I wasn't able to flash the lastest firmware. Doens't have a good instructions manual, so I needed to check many videos and articles on internet to assemble it. But I can not complain about that because is part of the fun of DIY. Came with a bad ESC so I guess I need to wait a little to finish it and test it (fly). Also one of the motors have a different sound, but can not test it until I get the ESC and have all ready to fly. ## Features - This action is a DIY S500 Quadcopter kit, it is unassembled. - Come with high quality electronic accessories, only need EXTRA 3S Lipo battery and 6CH above to complete. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B01DLL6PIA | | Age Range Description | Adult | | Best Sellers Rank | #1,198,769 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #6,638 in Hobby RC Quadcopters & Multirotors | | Brand Name | Hobbypower | | Color | Black | | Customer Reviews | 3.8 out of 5 stars 22 Reviews | | Educational Objective | Learn electronics, assembly, and basic flight control | | Included Components | battery, landing_gear, remote_control | | Indoor Outdoor Usage | Outdoor | | Is Assembly Required | No | | Manufacturer | Hobbypower | | Manufacturer Maximum Age (MONTHS) | 168 | | Manufacturer Minimum Age (MONTHS) | 168.00 | | Manufacturer Part Number | H49195 | | Material Type | Carbon Fiber | | Number of Players | 6 | | Operation Mode | Automatic | | Power Source | Battery Powered | | Size | 20 inches | | Supported Battery Types | 3S Lipo battery | | Theme | Vehicle | | UPC | 712096460315 | ## Images ![- DIY S500 Quadcopter with APM2.8 Flight Controller 7M and HP2212 920KV Brushless Motor + Simonk 30A ESC - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71nYEI811YL.jpg) ![- DIY S500 Quadcopter with APM2.8 Flight Controller 7M and HP2212 920KV Brushless Motor + Simonk 30A ESC - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/712U9qCQI1L.jpg) ![- DIY S500 Quadcopter with APM2.8 Flight Controller 7M and HP2212 920KV Brushless Motor + Simonk 30A ESC - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81gm7vd+AQL.jpg) ![- DIY S500 Quadcopter with APM2.8 Flight Controller 7M and HP2212 920KV Brushless Motor + Simonk 30A ESC - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71TAonv6ZYL.jpg) ![- DIY S500 Quadcopter with APM2.8 Flight Controller 7M and HP2212 920KV Brushless Motor + Simonk 30A ESC - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61LodVzI2jL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Assembly instructions needed - my instructions follow *by B***. on January 31, 2019* I wouldn’t call this a kit. It’s really the S500 airframe with the rest of the parts needed to build a working quadcopter thrown in the S500 box. I added up the cost of buying the parts separately and they came to over $200 so this is a good buy. The quadcopter also doesn’t come with a transmitter, receiver or battery. I’ve been using a 2200mah 50C battery and get about 10 minutes of flying time. I found that the landing gear plastic tee is the weak structural link. A hard landing or crash will crack the tee. There’s a sheet of instructions for the airframe but nothing for the rest of the copter. I would recommend watching an online video showing the entire quadcopter build. Pay particular attention to the compass connector of the combined GPS/compass module connectors. The compass connector plugs into the I2C bus. Also, when you attach cables to the Arducopter module the grounds (black wires) are all to the outside of the module. Be aware that some minimal soldering is required. Also, the motors with the black nuts turn CW and the motors with the silver nuts turn CCW. Make sure you follow the motor placement in Mission Planner documentation. You’ll also need to download the firmware for the Arducopter module from Mission Planner. Use the wizard to set up and calibrate the Arducopter software. Then follow the instructions in the Mission Planner for the correct direction of motor spin determined with the propellers off. If a motor is turning in the wrong direction switch any two of the three wires from ESC. When you install the propellers think of them as a wing and you’ll quickly determine which way they should spin. They install so that their spin direction is opposite the nut tightening direction. Make sure you use a wrench to tighten the nuts. Hand tight is not good enough. If you’re a quadcopter noobie like me you’ll likely break a propeller or two so you should get some spares. These propellers are DJI compatible 10X4.5 with two flat sides in the mounting hole. Standard propellers won't work. ### ⭐⭐⭐ ... *by E***O on June 20, 2019* Is a good starting kit. But the FC is not supported by Arducopter any more, so I wasn't able to flash the lastest firmware. Doens't have a good instructions manual, so I needed to check many videos and articles on internet to assemble it. But I can not complain about that because is part of the fun of DIY. Came with a bad ESC so I guess I need to wait a little to finish it and test it (fly). Also one of the motors have a different sound, but can not test it until I get the ESC and have all ready to fly. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Successful first flight, some minor challenges, but overall quite good *by F***T on May 29, 2017* First, mine flew successfully, and so far as I can tell, everything works. This is not for the novice, you need to do research and have some experience with quads. Overall though, I'm pretty happy so far. There were a few challenges. First, the only assembly instructions are for the frame itself. Not a show-stopper, but I did have some questions on where to mount things. The flight controller mount screw holes do not line up with the third screw on each of the arms, but I just used the double sided foam tape and it seems to work. Depending on your props, you may need a prop reamer. No instructions for which motor goes where, but I put the silver ones (clockwise tight screws) on the front right and left rear (as viewed from above). That turns out to be the right way. On startup, forward right and left rear motors should spin counter clockwise. I'm a helo guy, so I put blue threadlock on all metal to metal screws. The only thing that really frustrated me was the GPS antenna mount. The carbon fiber arm doesn't secure well, I had to use epoxy to get it to stay in the base mount and the top. Not a huge deal, just make sure you've got some. Props are Gemfan 10x4.5. Added photos. Recommendation: DO NOT mount XT60 like I did on the top - I had to run wires from the bottom to another XT60 after I realize this was awkward. If I had to do it again, I'd mount it in the same spot, just on the bottom of the plate instead of top as shown. I tried mounting my receiver between the two main frame plates, but moved it to the front so I could use the satellite connector and maximize the antenna exposure. The way I secure the antennas and keep them at 90 degree angle is bush league, but it works. Those are coffee stirrers tied to the rails with dental floss. ## Frequently Bought Together - Rcmodelpart DIY S500 Quadcopter - APM2.8 Flight Controller NEO-7M & HP2212 920KV Brushless Motor and Simonk 30A ESC - ELEGOO 120pcs Multicolored Dupont Wire 40pin Male to Female, 40pin Male to Male, 40pin Female to Female Breadboard Jumper Ribbon Cables Kit Compatible with Arduino Projects - Readytosky® 2212 920KV Brushless Motors CW CCW for F330 F450 F550 S500 S550 X525 DJI Phantom Quadcopter(4PCS) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.de/products/28572175-diy-s500-quadcopter-with-apm2-8-flight-controller-7m-hp2212](https://www.desertcart.de/products/28572175-diy-s500-quadcopter-with-apm2-8-flight-controller-7m-hp2212) --- *Product available on Desertcart Germany* *Store origin: DE* *Last updated: 2026-06-23*