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X8 Catapult for sale
Drone start-up selling new X8 CATAPULT - used once in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. The Catapult is designed to launch medium to large UAV flying wings to give a predictable launch with complete operator safety. The Catapult comes complete with a detachable cradle for the X8 and other cradles can be attached in seconds to suit different aircraft including traditional tractor style planes for future expansion. 4.0kg + 0.8Kg (carriage) - 1.5Kg (static thrust) = 3.2Kg launch mass 55inch x 12inch x…
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That remember me at first times trying to launch my first plane alone, lots of invents LOL
A novel launching system posted by Chris Anderson Trebuchet Drone Launcher
Thank's Keith for the guide
See this link for an in depth guide on how to set up Arduplane for all types of auto take off's; Tridgell.net
Is this the smallest catapult UAV launcher?
I think the British MOD need to start subscribing to this Group!
Having blown the budget on buying Desert Hawk 3, it seems they can's afford to build a launcher?
Putting this guys neck on the line, by standing up and breaking cover.
Here's a video on YouTube posted by Brandon Moon, showing how his catapult works, he designed it to launch an X8 and XF-61. Brandon Moons Catapult
Hi James
thanks for the link to our Catapult site.
dwgsparky
http://diydrones.com/profiles/blogs/skwalker-x8-catapult?xg_source=...