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X8 flying wing

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

X8 skywalker wing

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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Andrew Whipple January 27, 2012 at 3:04pm

Daniel

I totally agree but I better get my stuff back. I dont care if Hobby King is going out of business they better not rip me off. And you know their phones have been off for months or at least since november. Im pissed and at the same time freaking out because of over $300 down the drain and it doesnt take months to find an inventory problem or simply ship a product. Something very fishy is going on.
Andrew Van Der Plaats January 27, 2012 at 7:21am

Hopefully these kits are from the initial run and not typical of what to expect when they ramp up.
John Cousins January 27, 2012 at 6:20am

Oh... and the lid fits very poorly.

Just did a trial fitment of the 2 "fuselage halves" (i know it's a flying wing but i'm talking about the centre section) and while the halves slide together OK, there are large differences in levels between the surrounding pieces. It's hard to explain, but it creates "steps" in what should be a perfectly blended surface.... Grrr. Perhaps my expectations were too high...
John Cousins January 27, 2012 at 6:09am

Just arrived today!

Fantastic size, foam finish is very very smooth. Quality control was a little suspect. My lid/cover was cracked down the middle and one wingtip was broken.
Robin Behrens January 27, 2012 at 2:08am

did you work that out or is that what the producers reccommend. I calculated a 550kv motor,also 40-60 esc. Just wondering. WHich it seems I will have lots of time to do becasue they are still trying to fill my order.
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Robert Krogh (hooks) January 24, 2012 at 12:41pm

X8 use KV730 2820 Motor, 40-60A ESC and 1260,1280 prop
Andrew Van Der Plaats January 24, 2012 at 3:12am

part of the issues with getting things out of Asia stem from the fact that they're celebrating the Chinese new Year. Everyone has gone home, so little if anything moves till they return.
herve pellarin January 24, 2012 at 3:03am

hi hooks, where can i order one? (i ve added you as friend for pm)
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Robert Krogh (hooks) January 24, 2012 at 1:18am

Only a few left in this first batch.
herve pellarin January 24, 2012 at 12:07am

hi folks, are there any available for sale?

what motor and prop would you recommand?

best regards

herve