Product Details
If the Ares 13 inch is the entry point to our industrial lineup, the Ares 15 inch is the workhorse. Same 10mm arms, same 4mm bottom plate, same Wide X-type layout — but the wheelbase stretches from 594mm to 645mm and the frame weight goes from 785g to 825g. That extra 40g buys you a full prop size upgrade and a significantly larger payload bay. For commercial operators running daily missions, the efficiency gain from 15-inch props pays for that weight on every single flight.
Here’s what 15-inch props actually get you over 13-inch: more thrust per watt at cruise RPM, which means your batteries last longer for the same distance, or you cover more ground on the same charge. On a power line inspection route that runs 20km, the Ares 15 inch on 6S finishes the job with battery to spare. The 13-inch makes it too, but lands closer to the voltage cutoff. When you’re flying 8 hours a day and your battery budget is real money, that efficiency difference adds up fast.
The 645mm wheelbase also means more room between the arms. On the 13-inch, a large sensor pod or gimbal fits but it’s tight. On the 15-inch, you’ve got breathing room — easier mounting, cleaner cable routing, more space for dual GPS masts and radio antennas that need separation from the carbon. The 4mm bottom plate gives you the mounting surface for heavy equipment, and the 10mm arms make sure that equipment doesn’t cause flex that throws off your sensor calibration mid-flight.
This Ares 15 inch carbon fiber drone frame shares the same no-side-plate design as the 13-inch. The 4mm bottom plate and 10mm arms create a self-supporting structure — fewer parts to maintain, fewer fasteners to check between flights. Camera side plates at 2.0mm for your thermal and visual sensor mounts. If you’re choosing between the two Ares frames, the decision comes down to prop efficiency and payload bay size. If your gear fits in the 13-inch bay comfortably, save the weight. If you need the extra room and the efficiency gain matters for your operation, step up to the 15.
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | Ares 15 Inch |
| Dimensions | 516 × 518 × 44.85mm |
| Wheelbase | 645mm |
| Frame Weight | 825g (frame only) |
| Frame Design | Wide X-Type |
| Arm Material | 10mm 3K T300 carbon fiber |
| Bottom / Middle Plate | 4.0mm 3K carbon fiber |
| Top Plate | 2.0mm 3K carbon fiber |
| Side Plate | — |
| Camera Side Plate | 2.0mm 3K carbon fiber |
| Prop Size | 15 inch |
| Motor Mount | 16×16mm / 19×19mm |
| FC Mounting | 20×20mm / 25.5×25.5mm / 30.5×30.5mm |
| Camera Mount | 19mm / 20mm micro FPV camera |
Package Includes
- Full set of 3K carbon fiber plates (arms, bottom/middle/top plates, camera side plates)
- Aluminum standoffs
- Stainless steel screws and hardware
- Arm soft mounts (vibration damping)
- Battery pad
- Battery strap
Applications
- Power line and tower inspection — 15-inch prop efficiency covers more line per charge. The 645mm wheelbase and Wide X symmetry keep the platform stable in turbulence near steel towers and high-voltage conductors
- Large-area agricultural operations — Bigger props mean more lift per watt. Cover more hectares per battery cycle on spraying and crop monitoring missions. The 4mm plate handles the vibration of pump systems without fatigue
- Long-distance cargo prototyping — 825g frame + large payload bay + 15-inch prop efficiency = a platform that can test delivery concepts at realistic range. The structural headroom lets you add landing gear and payload release mechanisms without worrying about the frame
- Commercial survey fleet workhorse — When you’re flying the same route five days a week, you want a frame that doesn’t need constant attention between flights. No side plates to check, 10mm arms that don’t bend, 4mm plate that takes landing abuse day after day
Why Choose YTCarbon
- Source factory, no trading company markup. We press 3K T300 sheet from raw fiber, CNC cut every plate and arm, and inspect every part in one facility. Your Ares 15 inch carbon fiber frame comes from the people who actually made it
- 4mm plate, not glued layers. One solid piece of 3K carbon fiber per plate, machined with deburred edges and chamfered corners. Stress risers kill frames — our CNC process eliminates them before they ship
- No MOQ. One frame for R&D, fifty for a pilot fleet, a thousand for deployment. Same carbon, same CNC program, same quality standard regardless of order size
- ISO 9001 certified. Independently audited quality system. Material Test Reports and traceable documentation on request for your compliance paperwork
- Test first, scale later. Get a sample at cost. Build it, mount your payload, run your flight tests. Order volume when your data says go — not when a sales rep tells you to
Certifications
Every frame we ship is backed by documented quality credentials. We hold ISO 9001 certification for our quality management system, and our carbon fiber materials carry RoHS and CE compliance — which matters if you’re reselling into the EU or supplying customers who need traceable documentation. Need a copy for your records? Just ask and we’ll send the PDF.
How We Manufacture Your Frame
A lot of frame sellers can’t tell you how their product gets made because they don’t make it — they buy it from a supplier who buys it from another supplier. We’re different. The process below shows what actually happens inside our facility: raw 3K T300 carbon fiber comes in, we lay it up and press it into sheet, then our CNC machines cut every plate and arm to spec. After machining, each part gets a visual and dimensional inspection before it goes into the package.
Frequently Asked Questions
+ How does the Ares 15-inch compare to the Ares 13-inch?
+ How much efficiency do 15-inch props add over 13-inch?
+ What battery and motor combo works best?
+ Why no side plates on the Ares series?
+ Can this frame handle agricultural spraying loads?
Need a Commercial 15 Inch Carbon Fiber Drone Frame?
The Ares 15 inch — 10mm arms, 4mm bottom plate, 15-inch prop efficiency for power line patrol and large-area commercial operations. Custom specs and OEM branding available.