KDE Direct KDEXF-UAS55 55A+ Multi-Rotor ESC
KDE Direct · MPN KDEXF-UAS55 · Maglev ID dr-kde-uas55
US Maker in United States, factory not confirmed Not NDAA VERIFIED
Single-motor 2-8S 55 A opto-isolated multirotor ESC with regenerative braking, 600 Hz update.
Specifications
| Continuous current | 55 A (180 s), 95 A peak (5 s) |
|---|---|
| Cells (LiPo) | 2S LiPo - 8S LiHV (7.4-34.8 V) |
| Protocol | PWM, 50-600 Hz adaptive, auto-recognition (no DShot listed) |
| Weight | 32 g (with wires heavier) |
Who makes it
MakerKDE Direct
Based inUnited States
RoleBrand owner
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Landed cost in the US
CN
37.5%
TW
10%
VN
12.5%
IN
10%
JP
12.5%
KR
12.5%
DE
10%
MX
10%
US
0%
Total US duty on this part by where it is made (2026-10-29). Mexico shown before USMCA preference; qualifying goods enter duty free. Your factory choice, not the shipping port, sets the origin.
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Compliance
| HTS classification | 8504.40.40.00 typical, not a ruling |
|---|---|
| NDAA | non-compliant |
| Blue UAS | not-listed |
| FCC | n/a |
| Notes | KDE product page itself states 'Not NDAA Compliant'. Made-in not stated on the ESC page. KDE's recommended ESC for the 4215XF-465 is the UAS55HVC variant ($180); this standard UAS55 is listed for comparison. |
Equivalents from other makers
![APD 120F3[X] v2 ESC](/img/t/dr-apd-120f3x-v2.webp)
Sources
- https://www.kdedirect.com/products/kdexf-uas55specs, price, 'Not NDAA Compliant'
- https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0496/8205/files/KDE_Direct_XF_UAS_55A_ESC_-_PRS.pdfdatasheet
Record confidence: VERIFIED. VERIFIED means the maker's own documents; REPORTED means a credible third party; UNVERIFIED means a single weak source. Anything we could not confirm says unknown.