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Draganflyer X8 Tech Specs

Tech Specs

Draganflyer X8 Helicopter Tech Specs

Helicopter Size

  • Dimensions
    • Width: 87cm (36.25in)
    • Length: 87cm (36.25in)
    • Top Diameter: 106cm (41.8in)
    • Height: 32cm (12.6in)
  • Dimensions
    (Without Rotors)
    • Width: 54cm (20.2in)
    • Length: 54cm (20.2in)
    • Top Diameter: 70cm (27.7in)
    • Height: 32cm (12.6in)
  • Folded Dimensions
    • Width: 35.5cm (14in)
    • Length: 70cm (27.6in)
    • Height: 25.4cm (10in)
  • Folded Dimensions
    (Without Landing Gear)
    • Width: 18cm (7.1in)
    • Length: 70cm (27.6in)
    • Front Diameter: 22cm (8.5in)
    • Height: 13.5cm (5.25in)
  • Folded Dimensions
    (Without Rotors or Landing Gear)
    • Width: 16cm (6.25in)
    • Length: 52cm (20.5in)
    • Front Diameter: 17.5cm (6.9in)
    • Height: 12cm (4.6in)
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 & Ground to Helicopter (Two-Way)
    • Helicopter Access Point Antenna: Omni-Directional
    • Base Station Receiver Antennas: Integrated Antenna Array (Hi-gain 4 antenna system)
    • Transmission Power: 25dBm
    • Receiver Sensitivity: -96dBm
    • Transmission Technique: WiFi
    • Frequency Band: 802.11n 4.9-5.9GHz
    • Certifications: FCC Part 15.247, IC RS210, CE
    • NTSC and PAL Compatible Inputs
    • Range varies with environment

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: 1,700g (60oz)
  • Payload Capability: 800g (28.2oz)
  • Maximum Gross Take-Off Weight: 2,700g (95oz)

Flight Characteristics:

The X6 can carry half it's weight
  • Unassisted visual reference required
  • Max Climb Rate: 2m/s (6.5ft/s)
  • Max Descent Rate: 2m/s (6.5ft/s)
  • Max Turn Rate: 90°/second
  • Approx 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: Approx. 20 min (without payload)
  • Approx Sound at distance of 1m (3.28ft): 72dB
  • Approx Sound at distance of 3m (9.84ft): 62dB

Rotor Blades

Rotor Blades
  • Four Counter-Rotating Pairs (Eight Rotors Total)
  • Rotor Blade Material: Molded Carbon Fiber
  • Upper Rotor Diameter: 40cm (16in)
  • Lower Rotor Diameter: 38cm (15in)

Electric Motors

Brushless Electric Motors
  • Brushless Motors: 8
  • Configuration: Direct Drive (One Motor per Rotor)
  • Safety Features: Stall Protection
  • Ball Bearing
  • Voltage: 14.8V

Multiple Camera AttachmentsCamera Attachments

  • Olympus E-PM1 four thirds 12MP Live MOS Sensor 14-42mm lens with video down-link, remote shutter and tilt control over camera

  • Panasonic TM-900 1080p 60fps video camera with video down-link and remote tilt control

  • Watec WAT-902H Low Light video camera with video down-link, remote tilt control & onboard digital video recorder

  • Thermal FLIR (Forward Looking Infra-Red) camera with video down-link, remote tilt control & onboard digital video recorder

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 Front
    • Green: Right Front
    • White: Both sides Tail/Rear

Rechargeable Helicopter Battery

Lithium Polymer Battery
  • Cell Chemistry: Lithium Polymer
  • Voltage: 14.8V
  • Capacity: 5200mAh
  • Length: 9.8cm (3.9in)
  • Width: 6.7cm (2.6in)
  • Height: 3.4cm (1.3in)
  • Connectors: Integrated Balance and Power
  • Recharge Time: Approx. 30 minutes (after typical flight)

Landing Gear

Landing Gear
  • Installed Height: 24cm (9.3in)
  • Stance Width: 35.5cm (14in)
  • Skid Length: 34cm (13.25in)
  • 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% Non condensing
  • Maximum Wind speed: 30km/h (18mph)
  • Wind speed Recommended for Novice Pilots less than 16km/h (10mph)
  • Wind speed for Optimal Video Recording using GPS Position Hold less than 10km/h (6 mph)

Onboard Flight Data Recorder / Black BoxFlight Data Recorder

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

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