Developer Comment by R_Lefebvre on October 18, 2012 at 2:27pm

Oh man, is that thing gorgeous!  Is it foam?

Comment by Harrison Cassidy on October 18, 2012 at 2:39pm

Would like to take a look at a camera gimbal version. This is what I wanted like the MQ-9 Reaper model from HobbyKing but in the X8 frame. Some thing able to support from a HoryzonHD to Foxtech 10x Zoom would be ideal.

Comment by Nuno on October 18, 2012 at 3:27pm

35min i the air seems a little low

Moderator Comment by Brian on October 18, 2012 at 6:31pm

This plane was designed and produced by DIYDrone's very own Dr.Mike Black, who has been busy with several projects.

Comment by wraith on October 18, 2012 at 6:52pm

should be yellow and renamed big bird, love it

Comment by eduardo on October 18, 2012 at 7:01pm

jajajajaja i fly more than 60 minutes with 12amp bat on my X8 flywing.

Comment by Stefan Gofferje on October 18, 2012 at 11:57pm

225 GBP = 277 EUR = 365 USD - for a naked plane??? Ridiculous!

The X8 was already overpriced. This thing costs more than double (X8 now 165 USD at Hobby King)!

Might be good looking but that price is simply not justified. Hence, I don't think, it's really a competitor to the X8.

Comment by Harrison Cassidy on October 19, 2012 at 12:31am

It really depends on what material it is made out of. The X8 is made out of EPO foam where this could be a composite of some kind making the price higher than the X8. If you could supply more details about build materials this would be great :)

Comment by Stefan Gofferje on October 19, 2012 at 12:41am

Check their website/forum. It's a vinyl-covered foamie. But a full kit, so you even have to put the vinyl on yourself.

Comment by Andrew Rabbitt on October 19, 2012 at 9:36am

I notice that Stefan Gofferje offers a fine range of >2m span flying wings complete with 500A ESC and 45kW outrunner motor, all for the low, low price of just $49.95...

...not!

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