DF13 4-Pin Flight Controller Cable 20cm

DF13 4-Pin Flight Controller Cable, 20cm, for Multirotor Quadcopters

The DF13 4-pin flight controller cable lets you securely connect a flight controller and components such as GPS modules. It is designed for precision and durability, and the 20cm cable is compatible with popular APM flight controllers for seamless communication on a multirotor quadcopter.

It uses the Hirose DF13 series connector, an industry-standard connector that gives dependable connections, in a four-pin configuration suited to transmitting essential flight data.

The 20cm length gives flexibility in placing components while keeping the wiring tidy.

Key features

• Hirose DF13 series connector: an industry-standard connector for dependable connections.

• Optimal 20cm length: flexibility while minimising clutter.

• 4-pin configuration: suited to essential flight data.

• Multirotor compatibility: for quadcopters and other multirotor aircraft.

• APM flight controller ready: integrates with popular APM systems.

How flight controller cables work

Flight controllers use small locking connectors so that peripherals can be plugged in without soldering. A ready-made cable saves time and avoids wiring mistakes, because each connector is crimped to the correct pin order at the factory.

Always check the pin-out at both ends against the manuals of the flight controller and the peripheral, because manufacturers do not always use the same order. Route cables away from motors and power wires to avoid interference and secure them with ties or tape so vibration does not pull on the connectors.

Never force a connector: if it does not fit easily, check that it is the right way round and that the type and pin count match.

Small DF13-style connectors have a latch that clicks into place, so listen for the click and give the cable a gentle tug to confirm it is seated. If you need to unplug one, pull on the connector body and not on the wires, because pulling on the wires can tear the crimp and cause an intermittent connection that is very hard to find later.