Product Details
Precision Thickness Selection for Drone Airframes
Constructing a reliable drone begins with choosing the correct carbon fiber sheet, as incorrect thicknesses either flex dangerously under motor torque or carry dead weight that degrades performance. In this category, every gram and millimeter counts. We supply specialized carbon plates tailored to multirotor and UAV builders daily, ensuring structural integrity where it matters most.
Optimized Thickness Distribution Across Components
Standard drone builds typically utilize 1.5mm to 2mm thicknesses for center plates and top covers to balance critical stiffness with weight savings. Meanwhile, arm mounting zones and motor brackets deploy 2mm to 3mm sheets to absorb localized bolt loads, whereas heavy industrial UAV payload decks and gimbal mounts require 3mm to 5mm structures to support substantial weight without compromising stability.
Superior Weight-to-Stiffness Ratio Over Aluminum
At equivalent stiffness, carbon fiber weighs roughly one-third as much as aluminum. On a multirotor, saving grams of airframe weight directly translates into extended flight time and increased payload capacity. We utilize T700 as our standard drone-grade fiber to deliver higher specific strength than T300 at a cost-effective price point, while offering T300 for budget builds, T800 for racing, and T1000 for ultra-lightweight competition structures.
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Material | 3K Toray T300 / T700 / T800 / T1000 carbon fiber |
| Weave Pattern | 2/2 Twill / Plain (optional) |
| Recommended Thickness | 1.5mm (center plate) / 2mm (arm mount) / 3-5mm (payload deck) |
| Full Thickness Range | 0.2mm – 50mm+ |
| Max Sheet Size | 3000mm × 8000mm |
| Standard Sizes | 500×500mm / 600×600mm / 1000×1000mm |
| Custom Sizes | Available on request |
| Fiber Volume Fraction | 60-65% |
| Resin System | Epoxy (120°C cure) |
| Surface Finish | Matte / Glossy |
| Density | 1.55-1.60 g/cm³ |
| Tensile Strength | ≥ 3500 MPa |
| Flexural Strength | ≥ 1200 MPa |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to 120°C |
Applications
- FPV and racing drone frames — 1.5–2mm carbon plates deliver maximum stiffness at minimal weight for aggressive flight performance using T700 or T800 grades.
- Industrial UAV platforms — 3–5mm carbon plates provide rigid support for LiDAR systems, thermal cameras, and mapping sensors without flexing.
- Agricultural drone structures — 2–3mm sheets handle intense high-thrust motor vibrations and heavy spray tank loads at a fraction of aluminum’s weight.
- Custom drone prototyping — Comprehensive CNC cutting services transform DXF or STEP frame designs into complete, ready-to-assemble airframe packages.
Why Choose YTCarbon
- Integrated press and CNC machining. We press our sheets and machine drone parts in-house, backed by our industry presence at the 2025 World UAV Expo.
- Multi-thickness orders simplified. Combine 1.5mm center plates, 2mm arm mounts, and 4mm payload decks into a single streamlined order.
- T700 standard drone-grade fiber. Delivers an optimal balance of high specific strength, structural reliability, and cost-efficiency for production runs.
- No MOQ on standard sizes. Ideal for both single prototyping sets and volume production, with standard stock sizes dispatching within 3 working days.
Certifications
Every sheet we ship carries documented quality credentials. Our facility holds ISO 9001 certification for quality management, and our carbon fiber materials are RoHS and CE compliant, ensuring seamless compliance for international markets.
How to Order
Working with our direct factory team eliminates middleman markups. Simply submit your frame design files (DXF, STEP, or DWG) to receive a comprehensive quote within 24 hours. Afterwards, we CNC cut, inspect, and dispatch your order securely.
