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Draganflyer X4 Tech Specs

Tech Specs

Draganflyer X4 Helicopter Tech Specs

X4 Tech Specs

Helicopter Size

  • Dimensions
    (standard configuration)
    • Width: 64.5 cm (25.4in)
    • Length: 64.5 cm (25.4in)
    • Top Diameter: 78.5 cm (30.9in)
    • Height: 21 cm (8.3in)
  • Dimensions
    (Without Rotors)
    • Width: 36 cm (14.1in)
    • Length: 36 cm (14.1in)
    • Top Diameter: 51 cm (20in)
    • Height: 21 cm (8.3in)
  • Dimensions
    (without rotor blades or landing gear)
    • Width 36 cm (14 in)
    • Length: 36 cm (14 in)
    • Top Diameter: 51 cm (3 in)
    • Height: 7.5 cm (3 in)
Helicopter Size

RF Communications

  • 2.4GHz Data Link
    • Link Type: Helicopter to Ground & Ground to Helicopter (Two-Way)
    • Helicopter Antenna: Wired Whip Antenna
    • Controller Antenna: Omni-Directional
    • RF Data Rate: 250kbps
    • Receiver sensitivity: -100dBm
    • Transmission Technique: DSSS (Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum)
    • Frequency band: 2.4000 - 2.4835 GHz
    • Certifications: CE, FCC, IC, ETSI
    • Data Link Channel Selection: Automatic (13 Channels)
  • 5.8GHz Video Link
    • Link Type: Helicopter to Ground (One-Way)
    • Transmitter Antenna: Omni-Directional
    • Receiver Antennas: Omni-Directional & Flat Patch
    • Transmission Power: 12dBm
    • Transmitter Power Consumption: 500mW
    • NTSC and PAL Compatible
    • 7 Selectable Channels: 5740MHz, 5760MHz, 5780MHz, 5800MHz, 5820MHz, 5840MHz, 5860MHz

7 Onboard Sensors

  • 3 Solid State MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) Gyros
  • 3 Solid State MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) Accelerometers
  • 1 Barometric Pressure Sensor

Weight & Payload

  • Helicopter Weight (with battery): 680g (24oz)
  • Payload Capability: 250g (8.8oz)
  • Maximum Gross Take-Off Weight: 980g (33oz)

Rotor Blades

Rotor Blades
  • Four Counter Rotating Blades
  • Rotor Blade Material: Molded Carbon Fiber

Electric Motors

Brushless Electric Motors
  • Brushless Motors: 4
  • Configuration: Direct Drive (One Motor per Rotor)
  • Safety Features: Stall Protection
  • Ball Bearing: 2 per Motor
  • Rotor Mounting Points: Integrated
  • Voltage: 14.8V

Multiple Camera AttachmentsCamera Attachments

  • Panasonic Lumix 12.1 MP (Mega-Pixel) Digital Still with video down-link, remote tilt, zoom and shutter

  • GoPro-2 video camera with video down-link and remote tilt.

  • FLIR (Forward Looking Infra Red) Tau Micro Infra Red video camera with video down-link, built in DVR and remote tilt.

Position Navigation Lights

  • Number: 8, Two Per Motor Arm
  • Colors: 2 Red, 2 Blue, 2 White, and 2 Green
  • Type: 1 Watt LED Variable Brightness Emitters
  • Purpose: Helicopter Navigation and Orientation
  • Visible Range: Direct Sunlight to Full Darkness
  • Color Scheme:
    • Front Left: Red
    • Front Right: Green
    • Rear Left: White
    • Rear Right: Blue

Rechargeable Helicopter Battery

Lithium Polymer Battery
  • Cell Chemistry: Lithium Polymer
  • Voltage: 14.8V
  • Capacity: 1900mAh
  • Connectors: Integrated Balance and Power
  • Recharge Time: Approx. 30 minutes (after typical flight)

Landing Gear

Landing Gear
  • Installed Height: 17cm (7in)
  • Stance Width: 26cm (12in)
  • Skid Length: 31cm (12in)
  • Landing Gear Material: Molded Carbon Fiber

Materials

  • Carbon Fiber
  • Glass Filled Injected Nylon
  • Aluminum & Stainless Steel Fasteners
  • RoHS Compliant

Operating Requirements

  • Recommended Pre-Use Temperature: 10° to 35°C (50° to 95°F)
  • Maximum Environmental Operating Temperature: -25° to 38°C (-13° to 100°F)
  • Relative Humidity: 0% to 90% Noncondensing
  • Maximum Windspeed Recommended for Novice Pilots: 16km/h (10mph)

Flight Data Recorder

  • Flight Data Recording: On-Board
  • Stored To: Removable 2Gb MicroSD Memory Card
  • Data Recorded: Onboard Sensor Flight Data (Link quality, Orientation, Altitude, Battery Voltage)

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