Non-Convex-α
Built by Differential Robotics (Hangzhou) Technology · China
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Overview
The Nonconvex-α is a versatile, extensible experimental drone platform purpose-built for aerial robotics education and research. It supports autonomous navigation, distributed swarm collaboration, target tracking, and autonomous exploration. Key hardware includes a 100 TOPS NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX computer and a Livox Mid-360 LiDAR. The platform integrates PX4 flight control, supports hot-swappable batteries for up to 35 minutes of flight, and offers extensive expansion interfaces for various sensor modules.
Key specs
- Built for inspection, mapping and surveillance
- Used across research and education
- Programmed through ROS and python
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Specifications
From the makerCheckedEstimated- Multi-rotor research platform
- 1.4 m
- No
- Yes
- Yes
- 0℃~30℃
- Yes
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Detailed specifications
What it is built for3
- Industries
- research,education
- Applications
- inspection,mapping,surveillance,delivery,search rescue,filming,military
- education,research
Size & capacity1
- Dimensions Mm
- 400 x 370 x 178
Sensing & perception9
- 3d
- Yes
- Yes
- Lidar Count
- 1
- depth
- Livox Mid-360 3D LiDAR,Optical Flow Sensor,Time-of-Flight Sensor,IMU (ICM40609)
- Yes
- Yes
- Yes
Power & runtime1
- Battery Type
- Lithium Polymer (Li-Po)
Controls & integration4
- In-house developed high-performance base board + NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX 16GB core board (100 TOPS)
- Software Platform
- PX4
- ethernet,usb
- code ros,code python
Safety & certification2
- Temperature Range Max C
- 30
- Temperature Range Min C
- 0
Buying & support3
- Datasheet Url
- View Link
- Price On Request
- Yes
- Service Network Density
- regional
Other details42
- IMU
- {"Built-in IMU Model":"ICM40609"}
- LiDAR
- {"Model":"Livox Mid-360","Near blind spot":"0.1 m","Laser wavelength":"905 nm","Laser Safety Class":"Class 1 (IEC 60825-1:2014) Eye Safety","Point Cloud Output":"200,000 points per second (200 kpts/s)","FOV (Field of View)":"Horizontal 360° / Vertical -7° to 52°","Point cloud accuracy":"Random error in distance measurement (1σ): ≤2 cm (@10 m); ≤3 cm (@0.2 m) Random error in angular measurement (1σ): ≤0.15°","Point cloud frame rate":"10 HZ","Effective scanning distance":"40m @ 10% reflectivity / 70m @ 80% reflectivity"}
- Range
- 20 minutes / 35 minutes (optional)
- Weight
- ≤1.9kg
- Lidar Fov
- Horizontal 360° / Vertical -7° to 52°
- Dimensions
- 400 mm × 370 mm × 178 mm (Length × Width × Height)
- Lidar Model
- Livox Mid-360
- Power Adapter
- DC 9-36V Power Adaptor
- Propeller Guard
- Compact / Fully Enclosed (Optional)
- Standard Sensor
- Optical flow sensor, Time-of-Flight sensor, Lidar
- Standard Sensor
- Optical flow sensor, Time-of-Flight sensor, Lidar
- Housing Material
- High-Performance Engineering Plastics
- Optional Sensors
- Monocular vision sensors, binocular vision sensors, quad-camera vision sensors†, 4D millimeter-wave radar†, UWB modules, mesh self-organizing network modules, GPS modules†, etc.
- Airborne Computer
- {"CPU":"8-core Arm® Cortex®-A78AE v8.2 64-bit CPU / 2MB L2 + 4MB L3","GPU":"1024 NVIDIA® CUDA® Cores & 32 Tensor Cores","Model":"In-house developed high-performance base board + NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX 16GB core board","computing power":"100 TOPS","Extend Interface":"USB 2.0 Type-A × 1, USB 3.0 Type-C × 2, 100Mbps Ethernet (LAN) × 1, UART serial port × 1"}
- Battery Energy Wh
- 136.8
- Battery Voltage V
- 25.2
- Flight Time Range
- 20 minutes / 35 minutes (optional)
- Lidar Frame Rate Hz
- 10
- Algorithm Adaptation
- {"Sports Planning":"EGO Planner","Target Tracking":"Elastic Tracker","Image Recognition":"YOLO","Laser Positioning":"FAST LIO","Cluster Navigation":"EGO Swarm","Visual Positioning":"VINS Fusion","Independent exploration":"FUEL"}
- Battery Capacity Mah
- 6000
- Default Return Point
- [0, 0, 1.0]
- Flight Control Module
- {"RAM":"1056 KB","Flash":"2048 KB","Gyroscope":"BMI088/BMI088 (Dual)","barometer":"SPL06","Accelerometer":"BMI088/BMI088 (Dual)","Master Control MCU":"STM32H743VIH6 @ 480 MHz","Flight Control Firmware":"PX4"}
- Quick Release Battery
- {"Battery Type":"Lithium Polymer Battery (Li-Po)","Rated voltage":"25.2 V","Battery energy":"136.8 Wh","Battery capacity":"6000 mAh"}
- Default Test Waypoint
- [2.5, 0, 0.8]
- Programming Languages
- python,c++
- Flight Controller Gyro
- BMI088/BMI088 (Dual)
- Propeller Guard Option
- Compact / Fully Enclosed (Optional)
- Ros Industrial Support
- community
- Lidar Effective Range M
- 40m @ 10% reflectivity / 70m @ 80% reflectivity
- Lidar Near Blind Spot M
- 0.1
- Flight Controller Ram Kb
- 1056
- Lidar Laser Safety Class
- Class 1 (IEC 60825-1:2014)
- Lidar Point Cloud Output
- 200,000 points per second (200 kpts/s)
- Lidar Laser Wavelength Nm
- 905
- Flight Controller Flash Kb
- 2048
- Yes
- Single Machine Lio Startup
- Adjusted for local environment
- Operating Temperature Range
- 0°C~30°C
- Flight Controller Barometer
- SPL06
- Virtual Flight Height Limit
- 1.4m
- Flight Controller Accelerometer
- BMI088/BMI088 (Dual)
- Startup Scripts Sudo Password Removed
- Yes
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Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the Non-Convex-α?
- The Non-Convex-α is developed by Differential Robotics (Hangzhou) Technology, based in China.
- What type of robot is the Non-Convex-α?
- The Non-Convex-α is a Drone made by Differential Robotics (Hangzhou) Technology.
- How much does the Non-Convex-α cost?
- Pricing for the Non-Convex-α is not publicly listed. Contact Differential Robotics (Hangzhou) Technology for a quote.
- What are the key specifications of the Non-Convex-α?
- Key specifications of the Non-Convex-α: airframe multi-rotor research platform, service ceiling 1.4 m, thermal camera No, lidar Yes, obstacle avoidance Yes.
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