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CHCNAV X500

By CHCNAV

The CHCNAV X500 is a quadcopter for payloads up to 5 kg with hot-swap batteries and up to 58 min of flight time.

The X500 is a professional quadcopter with built-in visual SLAM and obstacle detection. According to CHCNAV the payload capacity is 5 kg and flight time 58 min, or up to 50 min with the CHCNAV AA10 LiDAR. The drone has IP55, a wind resistance of 12 m/s and a video range of up to 20 km. It offers dual GNSS, three IMUs and a dual-redundant flight controller and can carry up to three payloads at once. Batteries are hot-swap and are charged in a six-battery station (20% to 90% in 40 min). The page shows a contact route, no direct order button. Availability in the Netherlands is not confirmed.

Status 2026

ShowcaseThis model is listed as a showcase. Direct commercial availability has not been confirmed.
Type
Drones
Origin
Not publicly confirmed
Deployment
Not confirmed
Region
Not publicly confirmed
Applications
5 applications
  • 01Drone

    Aircraft without a pilot on board, remotely piloted or flying by itself.

Schematic · photo not available
  • 02Multirotor drone (quadcopter)

    In the drones category.

5kg
Payload
max.
58min
Runtime per charge
50 min with CHCNAV AA10

Values as recorded on the robot profile, generally based on manufacturer information. Configuration and operating conditions can change the figures; confirm them with the supplier.

What is CHCNAV X500?

CHCNAV X500 is a drone from CHCNAV, listed for geospatial surveying, urban surveillance and emergency scouting. Key figures: payload 5 kg, runtime per charge 58 min. Some figures apply under specific conditions; see the robot profile. Market status: showcase. Availability and deployment options should be confirmed with a supplier. Robotleasen does not sell robots; it helps businesses compare suppliers and recorded information.

Technology in brief

X500 to scale

A way to picture it: next to a person, a door or a familiar object.

  • 5 kg

    About 5 one-litre cartons of milk.

In practice

How does it compare with other robots?

Each value next to the other robots in the same category in our guide, where that value is known. All figures according to the manufacturer; unconfirmed values are marked in the figures at the top.

  • This robot
  • Other robots in the category
  • Payload5kg

    Place 27of 57

    Higher than 24 of the 56 other robots, equal to 6

  • Runtime1h

    Place 13of 49

    Higher than 36 of the 48 other robots

Application

What was X500 developed for?

  • Geospatial surveying

  • Urban surveillance

  • Emergency scouting

  • Disaster relief

Business fit

When might X500 be a fit?

An initial view based on the recorded category and model information

May be suitable for

  • Organisations assessing a robot for a defined task and work environment.
  • Teams comparing the robot's recorded profile with other options.
  • Businesses that want to validate the application and integration requirements.

Considerations

  • Confirm capabilities and current availability with the manufacturer or supplier.
  • Check the work environment, integration needs and local support before selecting a model.

Facts

Did you know?

Notable facts about X500, its manufacturer and this type of robot

  1. According to the Dutch government, drone flights in the Netherlands fall into three categories: open, specific and certified. The type of drone, the location and the purpose of the flight together determine the risk level. Check the current rules for your flight with the Dutch government.

    Source: Rijksoverheid, regels voor vliegen met drones (in Dutch)
  2. Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/947 (as amended) on drone operations has applied since 31 December 2020 in all EU member states.

    Source: EASA, Drones rules and standards

Market and supply

Is X500 available?

A profile status is not a confirmed offer or delivery time

Status board

Checked 3 November 2026
  • Market statusShowcaseActive
  • RegionNot publicly confirmedActive
  • Lease / RaaSNot confirmedNot confirmed
  • RentalNot confirmedNot confirmed

2 of 4 confirmedAvailability depends on market launch, region and the manufacturer's channels.

Manufacturer

CHCNAV

CHCNAV is listed in the Robotleasen directory with one robot model.

Not publicly confirmed1 robot profiles in the directory
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OUR INTERPRETATION

Our perspective on X500

The X500 is a professional quadcopter with built-in visual SLAM and obstacle detection. According to CHCNAV the payload capacity is 5 kg and flight time 58 min, or up to 50 min with the CHCNAV AA10 LiDAR. The drone has IP55, a wind resistance of 12 m/s and a video range of up to 20 km. It offers dual GNSS, three IMUs and a dual-redundant flight controller and can carry up to three payloads at once. Batteries are hot-swap and are charged in a six-battery station (20% to 90% in 40 min). The page shows a contact route, no direct order button. Availability in the Netherlands is not confirmed.

Lease or rent

Can you lease this robot?

Leasing options for this model are not in our data. Ask the supplier about leasing, rental or Robot-as-a-Service, or use our request page for advice.

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Compare

Compare X500

Open comparison overview
FeatureX500CHCNAVMatrice 4DJIMatrice 350 RTKDJI
Market statusShowcaseCommercially availableCommercially available
ApplicationGeospatial surveying, Urban surveillanceInspection, Public safetyInspection, Mapping
DeploymentNot confirmedNot confirmedNot confirmed
RegionNot publicly confirmedNot publicly confirmedNot publicly confirmed

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Frequently asked questions

Questions about X500

What is the CHCNAV X500?

CHCNAV X500 is a drone from CHCNAV, listed for geospatial surveying, urban surveillance and emergency scouting. Key figures: payload 5 kg, runtime per charge 58 min. Some figures apply under specific conditions; see the robot profile. Market status: showcase. Availability and deployment options should be confirmed with a supplier. Robotleasen does not sell robots; it helps businesses compare suppliers and recorded information.

What are the specifications of the CHCNAV X500?

Key figures: payload 5 kg, runtime per charge 58 min. Some figures apply under specific conditions; see the robot profile. Values as recorded on the robot profile, generally based on manufacturer information. Configuration and operating conditions can change the figures; confirm them with the supplier.

Which supplier is listed for the CHCNAV X500?

CHCNAV X500 is listed under CHCNAV, based in Not publicly confirmed. Check local sales and support terms directly with the supplier.

Is the CHCNAV X500 available to buy or lease in the Netherlands?

Showcase. Deployment: not confirmed. Whether this model is available to buy, rent or lease in the Netherlands depends on the supplier. Ask a supplier to confirm current availability.

How much does the CHCNAV X500 cost?

No reliable public price is listed for this model. Costs depend on configuration and supplier.

What is the CHCNAV X500 used for?

The applications listed for the CHCNAV X500 include geospatial surveying, urban surveillance, emergency scouting and disaster relief.

What are alternatives to the CHCNAV X500?

Profiles include DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise, Skydio X10 and ACSL SOTEN. Compare their applications, specifications and market status.

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