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Draganflyer X6 Tech Specs

Tech Specs

Draganflyer X6 Helicopter Tech Specs

Helicopter Size

  • Dimensions
    • Width: 91cm (36in)
    • Length: 85cm (33in)
    • Top Diameter: 99cm (39in)
    • Height: 25.4cm (10in)
  • Dimensions
    (Without Rotors)
    • Width: 55cm (22in)
    • Length: 49cm (19in)
    • Top Diameter: 63cm (25in)
    • Height: 25.4cm (10in)
  • Folded Dimensions
    • Width: 30cm (12in)
    • Length: 68cm (27in)
    • Front Diameter: 35cm (14in)
    • Height: 25.4cm (10in)
  • Folded Dimensions
    (Without Landing Gear)
    • Width: 13cm (5in)
    • Length: 66cm (26in)
    • Front Diameter: 14cm (5.5in)
    • Height: 13cm (5in)
  • Folded Dimensions
    (Without Rotors or Landing Gear)
    • Width: 13cm (5in)
    • Length: 51cm (20in)
    • Front Diameter: 14cm (5.5in)
    • Height: 13cm (5in)
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

11 Onboard Sensors

  • 3 Solid State MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) Gyros
  • 3 Solid State MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) Accelerometers
  • 3 Magnetometers (Magnetoresistive Sensors)
  • 1 Barometric Pressure Sensor
  • 1 GPS Receiver
    • GPS Battery Backup: 75mAh Lithium Polymer

GPS

GPS
  • GPS Used For: Position Hold, Location & Velocity Data
  • Maximum Satellites Tracked Simultaneously: 16
  • Position Update Rate: 4 Hz
  • GPS Antenna: Ceramic Patch
  • Battery Backup: Lithium Polymer

Weight & Payload

  • Helicopter Weight: 1,000g (35oz)
  • Payload Capability: 500g (18oz)
  • Maximum Gross Take-Off Weight: 1,500g (53oz)

Flight Characteristics:

The X6 can carry half it's weight
  • Climb Rate: 7m/s (23ft/s)
  • Descent Rate: 4m/s (13ft/s)
  • Turn Rate: 90°/second
  • Cruise Speed: 10km/h (6mph)
  • Maximum Speed: 50km/h (30mph)
  • Minimum Speed: 0km/h (0mph)
  • Launch Type: VTOL (Vertical Take Off and Landing)
  • Maximum Altitude ASL: 2,438m (8,000ft)
  • Maximum Flight Time: 25 minutes
  • Sound at 1m (3.28ft): 65dB
  • Sound at 3m (9.84ft): 60dB

Rotor Blades

Rotor Blades
  • Three Counter-Rotating Pairs (Six Rotors Total)
  • Rotor Blade Material: Molded Carbon Fiber
  • Upper Rotor Diameter: 40cm (16in)
  • Lower Rotor Diameter: 38cm (15in)
  • Upper Rotor Weight: 12g (0.42oz)
  • Lower Rotor Weight: 11g (0.38oz)

Electric Motors

Brushless Electric Motors
  • Brushless Motors: 6
  • Configuration: Direct Drive (One Motor per Rotor)
  • Safety Features: Stall Protection
  • Ball Bearing: 2 per Motor
  • Rotor Mounting Points: Integrated
  • Nominal Current Draw Per Motor: 1.04 Amps
  • Nominal Power / Motor: 15.4 Watts
  • Nominal Total Helicopter Motor Power: 92.4 Watts
  • Peak Total Helicopter Motor Power: 450 Watts
  • Motor Speed at Hover: 2000 RPM
  • Voltage: 14.8V
  • Weight: 38g (1.34oz)

Multiple Camera AttachmentsCamera Attachments

  • 10MP (Mega-Pixel) Digital Still Camera with Remote Controlled Tilt, Zoom & Shutter
  • 1080p HD (High Definition) Video Camera with Remote Controlled Tilt
  • Thermal FLIR (Forward Looking Infra-Red) Camera with Remote Controlled Tilt
  • Low Light (0.0001 lux) Dusk/Dawn Black & White Video Camera with Remote Controlled Tilt

Position Navigation Lights

High Brightness Navigation Lights
  • Type: 1 Watt LED Variable Brightness Emitters
  • Luminous Flux at Full Brightness: 40lm
  • Purpose: Helicopter Orientation Confirmation
  • Visible Condition Range: Full Darkness to Direct Sunlight
  • Standard Aircraft Colors
    • Red: Left
    • Green: Right
    • White: Tail/Rear

Rechargeable Helicopter Battery

Lithium Polymer Battery
  • Cell Chemistry: Lithium Polymer
  • Voltage: 14.8V
  • Capacity: 2600mAh
  • Cell Configuration 4s2p (4-series 2-parallel)
  • Connectors: Integrated Balance and Power
  • Recharge Time: 30 minutes (after typical flight)
  • Length: 7.5cm (2.9in)
  • Width: 6.7cm (2.6in)
  • Height: 2.7cm (1.0in)
  • Weight: 228g (8.0oz)

Landing Gear

Landing Gear
  • Installed Height: 18cm (7in)
  • Stance Width: 30cm (12in)
  • Skid Length: 30cm (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: 30km/h (18mph)

Onboard Flight Data Recorder / Black BoxBlack Box Data Recorder

  • Flight Data Recording: On-Board
  • Stored To: Removable 1Gb MicroSD Memory Card
  • Data Recorded: Onboard Sensor Flight Data (Link quality, Orientation, Altitude, Speed, Direction)

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