HOBBYWING unveils rugged X6 Plus G2 propulsion system for heavy lifters
HOBBYWING today released the X6 Plus G2 integrated propulsion system, an upgraded drivetrain aimed at larger hobby and commercial style drones. The new package brings lower weight, higher thrust, improved cooling and IPX6 ingress protection, changes that matter for long endurance builds, heavy lift rigs, training fleets and community STEM projects.
HOBBYWING is launching the X6 Plus G2 integrated propulsion system on December 30, 2025, positioning it as an evolution of the established X6 Plus platform. The company reports a total system weight of 748 grams compared with 790 grams for the previous model, and a maximum thrust of about 12.5 kilograms when operated at 46 volts. Those figures translate to roughly 5.3 percent less mass and about 5.9 percent more thrust overall.
Technical upgrades focus on thermal management and ruggedization. A dual layer centrifugal fan bracket increases cooling efficiency by about 10 percent, and new motor windings and materials raise temperature tolerance. The assembly adds liquid drainage and an IPX6 rating, which improves resilience in rain, pesticide spray, salt spray and dusty conditions. The X6 Plus G2 retains the X6 Plus form factors, including the MFP 24 by 8 carbon folding prop and a 30 millimeter tube diameter, which eases retrofits on existing airframes.
The system supports rotor rated thrust in the 4 to 6 kilogram range, making it suitable for small to mid sized unmanned aerial vehicles including five liter quadcopters and ten liter hexacopters. Electronics and communications receive significant attention. A CAN interface and dual throttle control offering CAN digital and PWM analog paths enable robust real time exchange with flight controllers. The unit supports DroneCAN and HWCAN protocols and is claimed to be compatible with mainstream controllers including ArduPilot and MicroKopter. For field tuning, HOBBYWING includes remote and Bluetooth parameter access through DataLink V3, over the air firmware upgrades for ESCs, and a 24 hour black box log for diagnostics.
For racers and club builders the most immediate value is indirect. The X6 Plus G2 is not aimed at micro FPV racing, but its improved telemetry, CAN integration and thermal handling push drivetrain and ESC integration forward. Verify compatibility with your flight controller and airframe before retrofitting, and consider the G2 for heavy lift prototypes, training rigs used in organized courses, agricultural sprayers and inspection platforms where durability and telemetry reduce downtime. Community teams running endurance or payload events may find its combination of ruggedization and real time logging a practical upgrade for fleet aircraft.
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