Comment by Ellison Chan on April 14, 2012 at 7:30pm

Are you using all Xaircraft parts?  Can you provide a parts list?  Their flight controller seems to be all divided in to modules.  There's a flight controller, which controls the motors, and a AHRS module for stabilization, and a separate compass module...

And what's this UltraPWM?  Is it really compatible with standard RC equipment?

Moderator Comment by Adam AKAV8R on April 14, 2012 at 7:39pm

I purchased the basic kit with no extras.  I plan on adding the new GPS Alt hold and RTH that they just came out with.  All you need is a radio and battery and you're in the air.  If you want heading or Alt hold, then you add the modules you want.  You are correct that the unit comes with a Flight controller which is basically where all the in's and out's connect and then there is a "AHRS" or Altitude Heading Reference System module that plugs into the flight controller.  The flight controller also supports 3 axis camera gimbals and additional modules.

 

Hope this helps.

Comment by Ellison Chan on April 14, 2012 at 7:41pm

So where did you buy the kit from, Adam?

Moderator Comment by Adam AKAV8R on April 14, 2012 at 7:44pm

All the info is at the end of the video but I purchased from www.xaircraftusa.com

Developer Comment by John Arne Birkeland on April 15, 2012 at 4:12am

I have had the X-8 with V2 hardware for a little while also. Good quality and great performance for the price. The configuration software is very straight forward. The stabilized roll&tilt mount for a GoPro/compact camera also works very well, and has geared servos for really smooth movements. Just make sure you get V2 hardware. There seems to be a lot of problems with the first generation.

Highly recommended as a starting point for getting into areal photography and filming.

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