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Posted by Robert Krogh (hooks) on December 13, 2011 at 10:30am

New wing from Skywalker factory >>X8 UAV platform<<

For those who want Long range / Long flying time / High payload the new X8 wing will get you there..

The wing X8, will be released early 2012.

Wing span: 2122mm

Wing area: 80dm2

valid payload: 1000-2000g

X8 use KV730 2820 Motor, 40-60A ESC and 1260, 1280 prop

I'm already in love with this bird...

Now the X8 wing is ready in strong EPO foam

uav, big, wing, x8

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Tim McGinnes December 13, 2011 at 1:37pm

Small white/orange one appears to be a Skywalker X5
Paul Feely December 13, 2011 at 12:46pm

Off topic but what is the White/ orange wing in the background?

Big wing looks really nice but too big for me :)

Paul
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Robert Krogh (hooks) December 13, 2011 at 12:14pm

I don't have much information yet. But I don't think the shipping costs will be much more than the Skywalker 168. Around 35-40 usd.

If the final version will be black or white foam I have no idea.

I'm Just looking forward for a platform special made for our hobby. If it was made out of composite some would say this a pro UAV platform.

Now the new purple Autopilot is soon out on the street I bet it will fit nicely inside this black bird. I can't wait. The old lazy Skywalker will be retired in my hangar.
Martin December 13, 2011 at 12:00pm

Very nice. What price are we looking at?
Ellison Chan December 13, 2011 at 11:39am

Pretty sweet. How much does the airframe weigh, without batteries and motor?
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Alex December 13, 2011 at 11:37am

That is cool, just not looking forward to the huge shipping cost :(
umberto marchi December 13, 2011 at 11:35am

Great model!! When and where can i order it?
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Mark Colwell December 13, 2011 at 11:03am

Great design, I want one !
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John Church December 13, 2011 at 10:46am

Nice looking platform and REALLY nice catch at the end of the vid!!