# KDE Direct KDEXF-UAS55 55A+ Multi-Rotor ESC

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Single-motor 2-8S 55 A opto-isolated multirotor ESC with regenerative braking, 600 Hz update.

- Maglev ID: dr-kde-uas55
- Brand: KDE Direct
- MPN: KDEXF-UAS55
- Category: drone / Electronic Speed Controllers
- Origin: US (maker HQ, factory not confirmed)
- Maker: KDE Direct (brand, US)
- NDAA: non-compliant · Blue UAS: not-listed · FCC: n/a
- HTS: 8504.40.40.00 (typical)
- MOQ: 1 · Lead time: unknown
- Confidence: VERIFIED

## Price
- 1+: $110 (list, 2026-10-29, https://www.kdedirect.com/products/kdexf-uas55)

## 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)

## Links
- Product: https://www.kdedirect.com/products/kdexf-uas55
- Datasheet: https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0496/8205/files/KDE_Direct_XF_UAS_55A_ESC_-_PRS.pdf
- CAD: none

## Equivalents
- APD 120F3[X] v2 ESC (dr-apd-120f3x-v2)

## Works with
- KDE Direct KDE4215XF-465 Heavy-Lift Motor (dr-kde-4215xf-465)

## Sources
- https://www.kdedirect.com/products/kdexf-uas55 (specs, price, 'Not NDAA Compliant')
- https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0496/8205/files/KDE_Direct_XF_UAS_55A_ESC_-_PRS.pdf (datasheet)