Matek PDB-XT60 Power Distribution Board with 5V/12V BEC

This Matek PDB-XT60 distributes power from a 3S to 4S LiPo battery to up to six ESCs, using a built-in XT60 connector so the battery plugs straight into the board without a separate pigtail. Construction is a 4-layer, 1.6mm PCB with 2oz copper traces, giving it real current-carrying capacity for a board this compact: continuous output is rated at 25A on 4S and 15A on 6S, with peak current (sustained for 10 seconds) reaching 30A on 4S and 20A on 6S, and short-circuit tolerance rated across a 9 to 18V range.

Beyond raw power distribution, the board includes two regulated BEC outputs built in, removing the need for separate voltage regulator modules on a typical racing drone build. The 5V output is rated at 2A continuous with a 2.5A peak for up to 10 seconds per minute, suitable for powering a receiver, flight controller, OSD and servos from one clean, synchronized rail. The 12V output, rated at 500mA continuous with 0.8A peak for 5 seconds per minute on a 4S input, covers cameras, video transmitters, LEDs and similar lower-current 12V accessories. Both BEC outputs have their own LED indicators, giving an immediate visual check that each rail is actually live.

Six ESC solder pad pairs are arranged to suit either an H-frame or X-frame quadcopter layout, keeping wiring to the motors short and direct regardless of frame geometry. At 36 x 50 x 4mm and 11g, the board adds minimal weight and takes up little space in a typical racing or freestyle quad stack.

Builders assembling a racing drone who want a compact, high-current PDB with onboard 5V and 12V regulation already built in, rather than wiring up separate BEC modules, will find this board's current ratings and dual regulated outputs a solid, space-saving fit.