Applications at a Glance
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IndustrialAble to carry a select variety of digital SLR cameras and 1080p video cameras, the Draganflyer X8 is a useful tool in the industrial environment. The Draganflyer X8 is a great solution for obtaining views of equipment where it would be necessary to bring in expensive boom trucks or cranes.
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GovernmentGathering evidence, performing surveillance, and environmental studies are all tasks that the Draganflyer X8 can be of great assistance with. The Draganflyer X8 is a compact aerial video/photography platform with a folding frame that allows it to be transported easily.
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Photography & VideoThe ability to carry selected digital SLR cameras and various 1080p video cameras makes the Draganflyer X8 a specialized aerial photography and video platform. The Draganflyer X8's onboard processor and custom-designed software keeps the Draganflyer X8 stable, allowing for exceptional photographs and video.
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Features at a Glance
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Eight Rotor Configuration
The design of the Draganflyer X8 uses eight rotors, each with its own motor. The motors are larger and more powerful than those used on previous Draganflyer helicopters, providing an increased payload capability.
Foldable Carbon Fiber Frame
The Draganflyer X8 has been built around a unique folding carbon fiber frame. When folded, the Draganflyer X8 becomes compact and ready to transport. The small size allows the Draganflyer X8 to be transported with out incurring oversized luggage fees. Easy transport saves time and enables use of the Draganflyer X8 in more situations.
Increased Payload Capability
With the largest payload capability of all of the Draganflyer helicopters, the Draganflyer X8 is able to carry a select variety of digital SLR cameras and various 1080p video cameras.
Draganflyer X8 Overview
What is the Draganflyer X8?
The Draganflyer X8 helicopter is a miniature aircraft for commercial/industrial aerial video and photography. The unique design utilizes eight main horizontal rotor blades and allows the Draganflyer X8 helicopter to hover efficiently and maneuver rapidly using differential thrust. Eight efficient, electric motors allow the Draganflyer X8 to carry heavier and more advanced payloads while providing more safety features than ever before.
Increased Payload Capability
Utilizing eight main horizontal rotor blades driven by eight powerfull efficient brushless electric motors the Draganflyer X8 has the largest payload capability of all the Draganflyer versions.
This allows the Draganflyer X8 to carry a select variety of digital SLR cameras and various 1080p video cameras.
Compact Foldable Frame
The Draganflyer X8 is built with a rugged folding carbon fiber frame. When collapsed the folding frame becomes extremely compact for portability. The Draganflyer X8 can be transported as normal baggage providing for easy transport. When folded the Draganflyer X8 fits securely in its back-packable case.
Durable and Safe
Offering more safety features than ever before the Draganflyer X8 is a durable and reliable aerial video and photography platform. Even if an in-flight collision causes one of the motors to stop working the Draganflyer X8 helicopter will still be able to fly using the remaining seven motors.
Computerized Control
To achieve stability the Draganflyer X8 uses an onboard processor running custom-designed Draganfly software and receiving data from eleven onboard sensors (three gyros, three accelerometers, three magnetometers, one barometric sensor, and one GPS receiver). The Draganflyer X8 is easily piloted by users with minimal training.
Back Packable
An optional military grade detachable load bearing system is available for the Draganflyer X8. This allows the Draganflyer X8 and various components to be easily transportable to any location that you can hike into. Using a specially designed Fastex™ clip system, the load bearing system clips onto the carry case in seconds.
Draganfly Innovations Inc.
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