Draganflyer X8 Applications

The Draganflyer X8 is the ultimate heavy payload helicopter research platform for universities, technical research facilities and developers.

Advanced RC Flight Research

Aerodynamics is the scientific study of the properties, motion and interaction of fluids; particularly with moving objects. Modern aerodynamics forms the scientific underpinning for aviation, because by understanding the fluid flow around an aircraft, the forces acting on it can be modeled. The Draganflyer X8 UAV uses a unique design that minimizes moving parts and controls many flight functions through the computer only. The Draganflyer X8s unique 8 rotor design can be thought of as an interesting problem in aerodynamics to solve, and obtaining complete mathematical representation of its flight properties would likely involve solving several highly non linear partial differential equations (a task for which a computer and numerical methods are needed). This makes the Draganflyer X8 UAV an interesting topic for aerodynamics research, understanding mathematically how multi rotor helicopters fly would be advancement for aviation.

Universities, colleges and technical institutes involved in research can request custom made Draganflyer X8 UAVs for their projects. Contact Draganfly Innovations for further details.

Aerial Archaeology

The Draganflyer X8 UAV uses camera systems comparable in quality to those used by professional researchers. Using the Draganflyer X8 UAV helicopter, you can obtain high quality aerial pictures and video of any archaeological site, preserving it for future research.

One of the best ways to analyze an archaeological site is to get an aerial picture of the entire scene. Using a full size aircraft can be inconvenient and expensive, not to mention that full size aircraft have height restrictions; which reduce the detail you can see through your camera. The Draganflyer X8 UAV helicopter can survey the entire site in minutes, and can also be useful getting time lapse photos of the site as the dig progresses. Save your project the expense and rigidity of hiring full size aircraft when the Draganflyer X8 UAV can do the same job.

The Draganflyer X8 UAV helicopter can be set to obtain pictures and video from a constant altitude. This allows you to produce a photographic map of the entire dig site, and even measure distances and angles between objects. Using computer software, you can also do complicated operations, such as computing areas and lengths along curves without resorting to complicated surveying methods. Images obtained can also be used to create a stereoscopic projection, allowing viewers to see more details and perceive depth directly.

Use the Draganflyer X8 UAV helicopter to get outstanding aerial pictures and video for your archaeological dig.

Environmental Assessment

In todays world of technological innovation and industrial expansion, keeping an eye on the environment and how our everyday activities affect it is more important than ever.

The Draganflyer X8 UAV is the ultimate environmental research tool. Obtain professional quality aerial pictures and videos from low altitudes up to 500 feet away. Aerial pictures and video can show you the extent of environmental damage, or the effect that human activities have on surrounding habitats. High quality DSLR camera options allow you to make professional reports for officials and presentations for courts and other official bodies.

The Draganflyer X8 UAV can withstand environmental rigors, including moisture, dust and dirt. A rigid carbon fiber frame is impact resistant, and the plastic canopy protects the flight computer, battery and sensors from environmental factors. The entire Draganflyer X8 UAV helicopter and all support equipment fold neatly into a military grade, water tight transport case, allowing them to be taken to almost any location. The Draganflyer X8 UAV helicopter also fits as standard airline checked baggage, allowing you to take it to remote locations without paying oversize fees.

Use the Draganflyer X8 UAV to complete your environmental investigation.

Geological Exploration

Use the Draganflyer X8 UAV RC helicopter for geological surveys. It is the perfect platform for surveying remote areas and getting outstanding aerial pictures to use as scientific evidence. Aerial pictures and video can be used to survey entire areas at a glance, and provide you with publishable results. .

Full size airplanes and helicopters are extremely expensive to hire, with costs often exceeding hundreds of dollars per hour. Instead of paying a high hourly rate to use someone else's aircraft, you can invest in the Draganflyer X8 UAV and obtain the same pictures and videos cheaply and easily.

Aerial pictures provide a way to see all the details of a large area at a glance. The Draganflyer X8 UAV features an advanced autopilot, which allows you to fly over large areas at a constant altitude and produce aerial maps. A large selection of professional quality cameras allow you to obtain exactly the aerial pictures and video that you need.

All the Draganflyer X8 UAV hardware and support equipment fit neatly inside the included military grade transport case, allowing you to take the helicopter almost anywhere. A portable charging station can run off of almost any 12 volt source, allowing you to charge the UAV helicopter anywhere.