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Wire Harnesses for Drones & UAVs

Lightweight, flexible cable assemblies engineered for unmanned aerial systems

From racing drones to commercial UAVs, we specialize in weight-optimized cable assemblies that deliver reliable performance under extreme vibration and temperature conditions. Pixhawk compatible designs with 2 weeks turnaround.

Drone technology and UAV cable assemblies

The Challenge

Every Gram Counts in the Air

Weight Penalties

Standard cable assemblies are too heavy. Every extra gram reduces flight time, payload capacity, and overall performance. You need ultra-lightweight solutions without compromising reliability.

Signal Integrity Issues

High-frequency vibrations and electromagnetic interference from ESCs and motors corrupt critical signals. FPV feeds break up, telemetry drops out, and flight controllers lose sensor data.

Complex Integration

Pixhawk pinouts, I2C addressing, CAN bus termination - drone wiring is complex. One wrong connection can crash your UAV. You need expertise in flight controller standards and protocols.

The Solution

Purpose-Built for Flight

Weight-Optimized Builds

Ultra-flexible silicone wire, optimized conductor sizing, and minimal connector shells. Every cable assembly is engineered to maximize your flight time and payload capacity without sacrificing durability.

Pixhawk Compatible

Deep expertise in Pixhawk pinouts, ArduPilot, and PX4 standards. We build GPS/compass cables, telemetry links, and RC receiver connections that work right the first time. No more debugging wiring issues.

Vibration Resistant Design

Engineered for extreme vibration and temperature conditions with reinforced strain reliefs, flexible jacketing, and secure crimps to prevent in-flight failures.

Applications

Drone Cable Solutions We Specialize In

From racing quads to commercial inspection drones, we've built it all.

Camera Gimbal Assemblies

Ultra-flexible micro-coax for 4K video transmission. Engineered for continuous 360° rotation without signal loss.

ESC to Motor

High-current silicone cables up to 8 AWG. Heat-resistant, ultra-light design for maximum thrust efficiency.

Pixhawk Harnesses

Complete flight controller cable sets. Pre-configured for ArduPilot and PX4 autopilots.

FPV Systems

Low-loss coax for crystal clear video feeds.

Power Distribution

XT60/XT90 harnesses for balanced current flow.

Sensor Cables

I2C/SPI cables for LIDAR and optical flow.

Technical Specifications

Built for UAV Requirements

Wire Types

  • Silicone wire: Ultra-flexible, -65°C to +200°C
  • Micro-coax: RG178, RG316 for FPV/telemetry
  • Twisted pair: For differential signals (CAN, RS485)
  • Gauge range: 30 AWG to 10 AWG

Connector Types

  • Power: XT30, XT60, XT90, Deans, EC3/EC5
  • Signal: JST-GH, JST-SH, Molex PicoBlade
  • Servo: JR/Futaba compatible
  • Coax: SMA, RP-SMA, MMCX, U.FL

Performance Specifications

  • Weight optimization: silicone wire, right-sized conductors, minimal connector shells
  • Current capacity: high-current battery leads with silicone wire up to 8 AWG
  • Vibration: Designed for drone environments
  • Temperature range: -40°C to +125°C

Compliance & Testing

  • IPC/WHMA-A-620 workmanship practices
  • 100% continuity and isolation testing
  • Vibration-resistant construction
  • RoHS compliant materials

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