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The Non-Convex-α is a Drone developed by Differential Robotics (Hangzhou) Technology (China). Key specifications: airframe multi-rotor research platform, service ceiling 1.4 m, thermal camera No, lidar Yes.

RoboScore

47.9/ 100

Adequate evidence

No confirmed deployment on record — this score reflects the rest of the record, not verified adoption.

2 of 9 signals present

Recomputed nightly from public data. Missing data is skipped, never zero-filled — and rankings are never for sale.

Weighted factors

average of the 2 scored · blanks don't count

Commercial maturity16%75/100
Deployment footprint20%unknown
Proven track record10%unknown
Spec completeness20%71/100
Company financial health12%unknown
Company maturity4%unknown
Manufacturer portfolio5%unknown
Media mentions (trailing 12 months)8%unknown
Independent recognition3%unknown

Ranked #25 of 41 in the Drone standing.

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Where it has stood3 days · best #25 · worst #40
#1 · started #40#41

One day of that is about Non-Convex-α itself:

  • 11 Sept Robo Score rose 14.78 — its evidence changed.

One reading per day since 10 Sept, when the current ordering began. The rank above is the reading for 12 Sept, taken against 41 robots — the standing itself is live, so a robot added since then counts there and not here yet.

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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.

At a glance

  • Built for inspection, mapping and surveillance
  • Used across research and education
  • Programmed through ROS and python

Specifications

Category: Drone
Airframe
multi-rotor research platform
Service ceiling
1.4 m
Thermal camera
No
LiDAR
Yes
Obstacle avoidance
Yes
Operating temp
0℃~30℃
ROS
Yes
VerifiedSelf-reportedEstimated

Detailed specifications

What it is built for3
Industries
research,education
Applications
inspection,mapping,surveillance,delivery,search rescue,filming,military
Industries Served
education,research
Size & capacity1
Dimensions Mm
400 x 370 x 178
Power & runtime1
Battery Type
Lithium Polymer (Li-Po)
Controls & integration2
Software Platform
PX4
Programming Interface
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
true
Service Network Density
regional
Other details26
Lidar Fov
Horizontal 360° / Vertical -7° to 52°
Lidar Model
Livox Mid-360
Standard Sensor
Optical flow sensor, Time-of-Flight sensor, Lidar
Battery Energy Wh
136.8
Battery Voltage V
25.2
Flight Time Range
20 minutes / 35 minutes (optional)
Lidar Frame Rate Hz
10
Battery Capacity Mah
6000
Default Return Point
[0, 0, 1.0]
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
Single Machine Lio Startup
Adjusted for local environment
Flight Controller Barometer
SPL06
Virtual Flight Height Limit
1.4m
Flight Controller Accelerometer
BMI088/BMI088 (Dual)
Startup Scripts Sudo Password Removed
true

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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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