X13 | High-Performance UAV Motor — 18S System
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Precision Engineered

Hobbywing X13 Motor with 5620 Propeller Combo

Aerospace-grade CNC machining. Waterproof sealed bearings. A structural housing built to operate where lesser motors fail.

StatorΦ138×25 mm
KV (18S)45 rpm/V
Max Thrust57 kg
Rated Power3,500 W
Weight4,087 g
IP RatingIPX6
Performance Highlights

Engineered for
Industrial-Grade Excellence

Every design decision in the X13 targets one objective: maximum reliability under demanding real-world conditions.

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Native 18S Architecture
Voltage and electromagnetic topology calibrated specifically for 18S LiPo (70V nominal), extracting maximum torque without thermal compromise.
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57 kg Peak Thrust
At sea level with the MFP 56×20 propeller, each rotor unit delivers a peak thrust of 57 kg — enabling 108 kg total takeoff weight on a 4-rotor 18S platform.
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IPX6 Full-System Waterproofing
High-reliability waterproof connectors, sealed bearings, and an enclosure-hardened ESC make the X13 spray-operation ready out of the box.
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CAN Bus Digital Control
Full CAN-bus integration delivers real-time bidirectional telemetry, dual redundant digital throttle, and OTA firmware updates from the flight controller.
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Smart Fault Protection
Intelligent auto-restart logic detects and recovers from both external and internal fault events, logging all incidents for post-flight diagnostics.
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1-Minute Quick Release
Appearance 2.0 industrial design enables complete motor and ESC disassembly in under 60 seconds — maximising uptime in field operations.
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−20 °C to +50 °C Operation
Validated across extreme temperature cycles — from sub-zero highland missions to high-humidity tropical environments — without performance degradation.
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25–27 kg Recommended Payload
Rated for continuous heavy-lift operations, matching agricultural and industrial UAV payloads while retaining safe thrust margin above hover.
Product Showcase

Precision Built.
Purpose Designed.

Every surface, curve, and assembly point reflects aerospace-grade manufacturing intent. The X13 is as much a statement of engineering rigour as it is a propulsion unit.

Φ138×25 mm Stator 50 mm Arm Tube Fit 4,087 g Complete Weight
X13 Motor — side profile
X13 detail view
Engineering Detail
X13 mounted application
UAV Application
X13 performance data
18S Performance Data

Available in CW & CCW Configurations

The X13 is supplied as a matched CW/CCW pair, ensuring perfectly balanced contra-rotation on every drone arm. Identical electromagnetic profiles guarantee symmetrical torque response across all throttle positions.

CW
CCW
X13 CW CCW pair
X13 CAD engineering drawing
3500W
Rated Input
3000W
Rated Output
81V
Max Voltage
High/Low Temperature Tested 1,000 h Lab Aging Test 100 h Flight Validation IPX6 Water Immersion Test
Engineering

Built for Professional
UAV Operations

The X13 undergoes hundreds of qualification tests across real-world agricultural and industrial operating environments before it leaves the production line.

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Advanced Electromagnetic Architecture

138 mm stator diameter with 25 mm stacking optimised for high-torque, low-RPM agricultural flight profiles at 18S voltage.

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High-Strength CNC Housing

Precision-machined structural alloy casing maintains dimensional integrity under sustained vibration and high-force load cycles.

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Optimised Thermal Architecture

Refined airflow channels and high-conductivity materials keep winding temperatures within safe margins even at sustained rated power.

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Redundant Digital Throttle

Dual-channel throttle input via CAN bus with PWM fallback ensures control authority is never lost due to a single communication failure.

Technical Data

Full Specifications — 18S Configuration

All figures measured in Hobbywing laboratory conditions at 25 °C sea level unless stated otherwise.

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Motor — X13 18S

Stator SizeΦ138 × 25 mm
KV Rating45 rpm / V
Recommended Battery18S LiPo
Max Thrust (Sea Level)57 kg / rotor
Rated Thrust27 kg / rotor
Rec. Takeoff Weight25–27 kg / rotor
Arm Tube Outer Diameter50 mm
Bearing TypeWaterproof Sealed
Operating Temperature−20 °C to +50 °C
Ingress ProtectionIPX6
RotationCW & CCW
Total Weight (incl. prop)4,087 g
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ESC — 200A 18S

Rated Current200 A
Max Input Voltage81 V
Rated Power Input3,500 W
Rated Power Output3,000 W
PWM Signal Level3.3 V / 5 V
Throttle Signal Freq.50–500 Hz
Operating Pulse Width1050–1950 µs
BEC OutputNo
Protocol SupportPWM + CAN Bus
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Propeller — MFP 56×20

Diameter × Pitch56 × 20 in
MaterialMulti-Composite Fibre
Compatibility14S & 18S X13
Peak Efficiency @ 18S12.7 g / W
Max Thrust @ 100%58,749 g

18S Load Performance Data — 70V (MFP 56×20)

18S · 70V · Sea Level · 25°C
Throttle Thrust (g) Current (A) Power In (W) Speed (RPM) Efficiency (g/W) Torque (N·m) Power Out (W)
33%9,51410.97491,00412.76.28661
39%13,28717.21,1901,18311.28.651,072
45%17,81226.11,8031,3649.911.391,627
51%22,69336.92,5511,5328.914.292,293
57%27,79449.63,4231,6888.117.333,063
63%33,11864.34,4371,8367.520.543,948
72%41,55791.16,2902,0506.625.695,516
81%50,109123.58,5252,2485.930.927,280
90%56,981153.410,5952,3965.435.108,805
100%58,749161.711,1642,4335.336.189,215
Competitive Advantage

Why the X13 Sets
the Standard

A complete propulsion ecosystem backed by hundreds of qualification tests and real deployment data from agricultural operations worldwide.

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Stable, Consistent Power Delivery
CAN-bus closed-loop control between ESC and flight controller ensures the throttle response curve remains linear and predictable across the entire operating range — even under aggressive manoeuvres.
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Class-Leading Efficiency
Up to 12.7 g/W at partial throttle means more time in the air per charge cycle. The 4-rotor 18S platform sustains 7.2 minutes flight at 108 kg MTOW on a 30,000 mAh pack.
03
Vibration-Free Flight Frame
CNC-balanced rotor assembly and precision-fitted bearings eliminate micro-vibration sources that degrade camera stabilisation and sensor accuracy on survey and spray platforms.
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Long-Duration Reliability
1,000-hour laboratory aging validation and 100-hour in-field flight testing underpin every production unit. Fault storage with auto-restart provides mission continuity when minor anomalies occur.
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Extreme Environment Hardening
IPX6 waterproofing, dust exclusion, and a −20 to +50 °C operating envelope mean the X13 operates reliably whether deployed in highland cold or tropical humidity.
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Professional Ecosystem Integration
Compatible with Ardupilot and supported open-source flight controllers via standard CAN DroneCAN/UAVCAN protocol. OTA cloud upgrade keeps your propulsion system current without physical access.
Use Cases

Versatile Across
Professional UAV Missions

Wherever weight, range, and reliability converge, the X13 delivers the propulsion performance to match.

Agricultural Spraying Platform
Agriculture
Precision Crop Spraying
High-thrust, waterproof design engineered for chemical-spray environments across rice paddies, orchards, and large-acreage row crops.
Industrial UAV Systems
Industrial
Infrastructure Inspection
Sustained hover endurance and payload capacity support LiDAR, thermal, and multi-spectral sensor payloads for energy, utility, and construction inspection.
Heavy-Lift Logistics
Logistics
Heavy-Lift Cargo Delivery
Up to 27 kg continuous payload per rotor unit enables multi-rotor platforms to carry large cargo packages for last-mile and emergency delivery missions.
Commercial Aerial Operations
Commercial
Commercial Aerial Work
Survey, mapping, cinematography, and seeding operations demanding extended flight time, stable platform dynamics, and repeatable precision.

Ready to Deploy

Power Your Next UAV Project
with X13

Join hundreds of agricultural and industrial UAV operators who rely on the X13 for mission-critical propulsion performance. Our team is ready to support your integration.

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