Non-Convex-α
Built by Differential Robotics (Hangzhou) Technology · China
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
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2 of 9 signals present
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Ranked #25 of 41 in the Drone standing.
See the standingWhere it has stood3 days · best #25 · worst #40
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
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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