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Halloween Multirotors Sale

OCTOCOPTER/HEXACOPTER

QUADCOPTERS & DRONES

Turbo Ace X830-D X830-S

Quads

Walkera Hoten-X

Walkera MX400 Quad

Gaui 330X-S Quad-Flyer

Gaui 500X Quad-Flyer

E-Flite MQX Quad

DJI FW450

Walkera Ladybird Quad

Turbo Ace X720 Quad

CAMERAS & GIMBALS

WALKERA HELICOPTERS

WALKERA PARTS

E-FLITE HELICOPTERS

E-FLITE PARTS

ALIGN HELICOPTERS

ALIGN PARTS

COPTERX HELICOPTERS

COPTERX PARTS

GAUI X2/X5 HELICOPTERS

OTHER HELICOPTERS

OTHER HELI PARTS

MOTORS & ESC

TRANSMITTERS &

RECEIVERS

BATTERIES & CHARGERS

PLUGS & WIRES &

ADAPTERS

TOOLS

ACCESSORIES

AIRPLANES & PARTS

CARS & PARTS

WOW DEALS

RC HELICOPTER REVIEWS

RC Helicopter Buying Guide

DEALER ITEMS

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QUADCOPTERS & DRONES

Turbo Ace X830-D X830-S Quads

With leading edge technology, the Turbo Ace X830-D is the #1

selling quadcopter for professional videographers. Features

dynamically balanced motors for HD video, smart modular

design, outstanding super structure & excellent payload for

camera options.

Walkera Hoten-X Walkera MX400 Quad

Neatly secured in a professional aluminum case, the MX400 is

a fully assembled quadcopter suited for both beginner &

advance pilots. Powered by brushless motors, MX400's 19"

wing span offers excellent stability & performance with optional

camera mounts.

Gaui 500X Quad-Flyer

The Gaui 500X-S Quadcopter kit is a larger version of the Gaui

330X-S. Although the 500X will work with smaller 330X motors

& ESCs, Wow only carries the 550X-S kit which includes GM4-

412S Scorpion BL motors & 18A ESCs made specifically for

the 500X-S.

E-Flite MQX Quad

Suited for indoor flight and light outdoor conditions, this

amusing little E-Flite MQX quadcopter is a great way to

start your multi-rotor experience. Beginners & RC

enthusiasts will have a blast flying this lightweight

quadcopter right out of the box.

DJI FW450

Turbo Ace X720 Quad

Although parts support is still available for the Turbo Ace X720,

this 1st generation quadcopter has been replaced by the top

selling Turbo Ace X830-S which offers numerous

improvements to increase stability, power, performance and

reliability.

QUADCOPTER, HEXACOPTER & OCTOCOPTER BUYING GUIDE

LEGEND

RATINGS: (1) Poor (5) Average (10) Excellent

ARF: Almost-Ready-To-Fly (Quadcopter or Multi-rotor helicopter without receiver and/or transmitter)BNF: Bind & Fly (Quadcopter or Multi-rotor helicopter without transmitter)BR: Brush Motor usually used on smaller quadcopters

BL: Brushless Motor are more powerful and durable but requires ESC to operateCNC: Custom Tooled Aluminum Parts which can not be mass producedDEVO: New generation of Walkera Devention transmitters & receivers for improved response time and signal reliability.DTO: Difficult to operateESC: Electronic Speed Controller used to power and control BL motor.

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ESC: Electronic Speed Controller used to power and control BL motor.IAA: Inadequate AvailabilityIAD: Inadequate Design for supporting accessories.IAS: Inadequate Structural Support (eg: booms are too long and center frame is too weak to support the size of the quadcopter structure or any substantial payload) IAP: Inadequate PowerIAQ: Inadequate Quality/Quality ControlIAV: Inadequate Value (too expensive for the model)IAW: Inadequate Weight (too heavy)KIT: Kit that requires assemblyLDA: Limited data availableNA: Not applicableNDA: No data availableNYA: Not yet availableOCA: Optimized Cooling Algorithm for cooler ESC operationsOPT: Optional features availableRTF: Ready-To-Fly (Multi-rotor packages such as quadcopter with transmitter and receiver)

Disclaimer: In addition to manufacturer's specifications the following information is consolidated from 3rd party reviews, forum discussions and numerous 1st hand end-user experience. Since data are gathered from external information sources, this multi-rotor purchasing guide including quadcopters, hexacopters and octocopters doesnot constitute an endorsement by this website. End users must exercise their own judgement with respect to the making a purchase.

QUADCOPTER, HEXACOPTER & OCTOCOPTER REVIEW AND RATING TABLE:

Quadcopter

Models

Production

Package

Special

Feature

& Utility

Dimension

Diameter

w/o Props

Rotor

Format

Market

Volume

Manual

& Ease

of Use

Stability Acceleration Payload Flight

Time

Structural

Integrity

Wind

Resis.

QA/QC

Reliability

Durability

Ease of

Repair

These

4 items are closely related.

Walkera QR Ladybird

Quadcopter

Factory

RTF, ARF

Trainer

Hobby

5.5"

140mm

4 8 9 9 7 0 8-10

min

8 7 8 8

CR4-230

Quadcopter

Factory

ARF

Toy

Quality

8.3"

210mm

4 New 9 4 3 1 NDA 3 2 3 2

E-Flite MQX

Quadcopter

Factory

RTF, BNF

Trainer

Hobby

11.5"

292mm

4 8 9 8 6+ 0 9-10

min

8 7 9 8

Karbonic

KX-CB

Quadcopter

Integrator

Custom

Hobb

DTO

12.5

318mm

4 2 4

LDA

8

LDA

7

LDA

2 8-10

min

8 4 5 5

Walkera UFO 5# Factory

RTF

Hobby 14"

356mm

4 2 7 5 3 1 6 2

IAS

5 3 5

Dragon Flyer X4

Quadcopter

Integrator

Customized

R&D NDA 4 2 7 7 6 5 7 6 6+ 7 5

Walkera MX400

Quadcopter

Factory

RTF, ARF

LED Set

& Case

19"

483mm

4 7 7 8 7 5 7 8 8 7+ 7

A.R. Drone

Quadcopter

Factory

RTF

Hobby

Recreation

18"x11"

450x290mm

4 7 8 8 4

IAP

3 10 min 7 3

IAD

5 5

Gaui 330X-S

Quad-Flyer

Factory

KIT

Hobby &

Video

13"

330mm

4 7 8 7 7 4 7 8 7 7 7

Gaui 500X

Quad-Flyer

Factory

KIT

Hobby &

Video

19.5"

500mm

4 5 8 7+ 7 6 6 7 8 8 7

Lotus T580

Quadcopter

Factory

ARF

Pro Video 580mm 4 4 2 5 6 5 5 6 5 3

IAQ

3

IAQ

Lotus T580P+

Quadcopter

Factory

ARF

Pro Video 610mm 4 3 2 5 7 6 5 4 3 3

IAQ

3

IAQ

Turbo Ace X720

Quadcopter

Factory

Assembled

Tested

Pro Video 22 4 3 8 7 7+ 6 7 7 7 5 6

Arducopter

Quadcopter

Integrator

Customized

Open

Source

DTO

18"x11"

450x290mm

4 3 3 7

IAW

8 7 6 7 7 6- 3

Turbo Ace X830-S

Quadcopter

DEVO 10

2200mAh

Factory

RTF, ARF

Pro Video 24

610mm

4 7- 9 8+ 9 8+ 8-10

min

8+ 9 8 8

Turbo Ace X830-S

Quadcopter

DEVO 10

5300mAh

+ Simulator

Factory

RTF, ARF

Pro Video

Phoenix

PC Flight

Simulator

24

610mm

4 8 9 8+ 9 8+ 20-25

min

8+ 9 8 8

Hexacopter

Models

Production

Package

Special

Feature

Dimension

Diameter

w/o Props

Rotor

Format

Market

Volume

Manual

& Ease

of Use

Stability Acceleration Payload Flight

Time

Structural

Integrity

Wind

Resis.

QA/QC

Reliability

Durability

Ease of

Repair

Karbonic Integrator Hobby 11" 3x2 3 3 5 4 4 5 5 6 5 3

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Karbonic

K-Y6CB

Integrator

Customized

Hobby 11" 3x2

IAD

3 3 5 4 4 5 5 6 5 3

DroidWorx AD-3

HL Y-6

Integrator

Customized

R&D 21" 3x2

IAD

2 2 4 6

LDA

5

LDA

5

LDA

4 7 6 3

XA 533mm Integrator

Customized

R&D 6 3 2 6

LDA

8

LDA

7

LDA

7

LDA

6 6 6 3

Droidworx

AD-6

MicroKopter

Integrator

Customized

R&D

PRO

Video

6 2 4 8 7 7 8 5 7 7 3

Droidworx

AD-6HL

MicroKopter

Integrator

Customized

DTO

R&D

PRO

Video

6 2 4 7+ 8 7+ 8 6 7 7 3

Droidworx

AD-8HL

Integrator

Customized

Pro Video NDA 6 2 4 8 8 8 8 6 7 7 3

Cinestar

6 Revolution

Integrator

Customized

DTO

Pro Video 35 6 2 4 7- 8 7 8 5 7 7 3

Octocopter

Models

Production

Package

Special

Feature

Dimension

Diameter

w/o Props

Rotor

Format

Market

Volume

Manual

& Ease

of Use

Stability Accelera-

tion

Manever-

ability

Payload Flight

Time

Structure

for High

Payload

Wind

Resis.

QA/QC

Reliability

Durability

Ease of

Repair

Oktokopter 2 Integrator

Customized

DTO

For R&D

Only

32"

810mm

8 2 3 9 7 7 7 5

IAS

7 5 3

CineStar™

8 Revolution

Integrator

Customized

DTO

Pro Video

Cinema

36-40"

900-

1,000mm

8 3 4 9 7 7 7 6

IAS

6 7 3

Turbo Ace

X88-J

Factory

RTF

Single Pilot

Foldable

w/ Case

36"

900mm

8 New 8.5 9 7 8 7 9 8 8 8

Turbo Ace

X88-JS

Factory

RTF

Single Pilot

Foldable

w/ Case

43"

1,100mm

8 New 8.5 9.5 8.5 9 7 9 8 8 8

Turbo Ace

X88-JSD

Factory

RTF

Dual Pilot

Foldable

w/ Case

43"

1,100mm

8 New 8.5 9.5 8.5 9 7 9 8 8 8

QUADCOPTERS, HEXACOPTER, OCTOCOPTER & DRONESThe convergence of multi-rotor RC helicopter and lighter camera technology is sparking a new era in aerial quadcopters are now transforming the exciting world of aerial videography. Fueled by ever increasing demand in stability and payload, eventually replace all super-sized RC helicopters as the more reliable and safer way to take professional aerial videos. Multiple counter rotating rotor blades and the-art 3-axis gyro offer outstanding stability with extra payload capacity. Beginner pilots no longer need an extended training helicopters which are much more difficult and dangerous to fly. Multi-rotor helicopters are also inherently more camera friendly because its centralized camera mountbetween taller skid landings help retain its center of gravity. By using the basic quadcopter as an example, we can easily extrapolate each hexacopters and octocopters in general.

QUADCOPTER ARCHITECTURE

RC Quadcopter or quadrocopter is a multi-rotor design utilizing 4 rotors/propellers instead of the single or dual rotor systems used in more conventional helicopterdesigns. Quadcopters' counter rotating stability is similar to co-axial helicopters but with much more power and efficiency. Without the torque associated with traditionalsingle rotor designs, quadcopters are much more stable and easier to fly. If you are a photographer with little or no experience with RC a great place to start. Traditional single rotor helicopters utilize the tilt of the complete main rotor mechanism to control direction. Then to counter the torque from the mainrotor, a tail rotor also control its yaw. In comparison, quadcopters varies the speed of its 4 motor to control roll, tilt & yaw. With gyros, the motors for the rotors will automatically adjust to maintain a leveled flight for self-stabilization. To increase or decrease height, the pilot simply stick (left stick for mode 2 operations) up or down to increase or decrease the speed of all 4 rotors. To turn the quadcopter (which is the same as the throttle stick) left or right. Pulling the stick to the left increase the speed of clockwise rotor #2 & #4 thereby increasing the clockwise torque to turn the quad left. Doing the opposite will of course result in the quadcopter turning right. Moving increases the speed of rotor pair #3 & #4 which tips the quadcopter forward to increase forward movement. Doing the opposite increases the speed of rotor pair which increases backward speed. The same applies to rolling the quadcopter left & right by speeding up the corresponding rotor

The quadcopter flight controller serves as the central station where all incoming information is processed. A quality attitude sensor or updated flight status while the flight receiver relates instructions from the flight transmitter operated by the pilot. The quality of auto-stabilization function depends greatlyon the quality of the attitude sensor and how the data is translated into instructions for the electronic speed controller which in turn drives proper instructions, it's still up to the power of the motors and rotors to overcome any instability during flight.

A quadcopter's aerodynamics is quite different than that of an airplane or even a helicopter. Since there are no wings used for lift, a significant liability. This is especially critical when a quadcopter is descending when motors are slowing down.

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Another variable involves the quadcopter's weight to surface ratio. A heavier design can only be partially remedied by more powerful motors. plenty of problems associated with lighter designs too since they often lack the structure integrity to carry heavier payloads. The best optimized designs require a wellstructured hub that serves as a bracing system for the arms. While using small diameter booms for shorter arms is perfectly adequate on smaller structures on larger quadcopters or octocopters is often insufficient. Larger system such as hexacopters and octocopters too weak to carry heavier payloads. A thicker "waffled" center hub system similar to a network of "I" beams offers much better support. Another solutions involves theimplementation of braces to reinforce individual arms. An easy way to do the structural "flex test" is to tie one to three pounds of weight two opposite motors and measure how much sag results under the center hub in the process. Warning, do not

QUADCOPTER DEVELOPMENT AND ITEGRATION

Structural consideration are often overlooked because the designer did not accommodate for sufficient payload on the system. Multi-rotors hexacopters and octocopters require better reinforcements to stabilize longer booms/arms. Elaborately molded can not be remedied with more powerful motors or larger rotors. Even with years of experience, Quadcopter developer usually spend months in researching learning how to program and adjust flight controllers, then debug the individually assemble unit. Without adequate resources, many beyond a home based operation. Because quadcopter is such a dynamic product, establishing multiple sources for consistently reliable parts can be a real challenge.For example, hub covers are often improvised from flimsy clear plastic domes or inadequate acrylic or carbon fiber strips that might pass in a will become unmanageable with the necessity of additional components and wires. To meet higher standards, a both development and production. Leading edge designs are most successful when the originating developer incorporate the best available flight controller while maintaining direct manufacturing control of all other components. Flight controllers require constant updates and upgrades specialists such as DJI, X-aircraft and Mikrokopter. Open source Arduino flight controllers might be a tempting format for individuals who are interested in addingcustomized features. But in most cases these features can be accomplished by integrating existing components from third party components such as frames, CNC parts, motors and ESCs increases cost and reduces the ability of the developer with a Ford engine that uses a suspension system from Toyota is not a good idea. But it make perfect sense for Dell computers to use a Intel processor.

HOW TO SELECT A QUADCOPTER OR DRONE

How do you find the best quadcopter? What should one look for to narrow down your search? Here are several important factors that you should consider.

QUADCOPTER CATEGORIES (DIMENSIONS & TOY/HOBBY/PROFESSIONAL GRADE)

Please note that quacopters are categorized by its dimension which is a measurement between motor shafts located on any two opposing arms. Further differentiationare based on quality of components used. The integration of brushless motors with ESCs is one of the main feature of higher end hobby & professional quadcopters.Trainer helicopters usually employs more economical brush motors which do not require ESCs. Smaller brush motors works very efficiently for these smallerquadcopters but are too weak for larger systems. We shall cover these differences in the ladder part of this article.

1. Micro Trainer Quadcopters: 4-8 inches (e.g. Walkera Lady Bird, E-Flite MQX, XCopter) These micro are well suited for both indoor & outdoor flight. And becausethey are lighter and more resistant to crashes, they are often used for training quadcopter pilots.

2. Mid-Size Trainer Quadcopters: 12-20 inches (e.g. Draganflyer X4, Walkera 5#)3. Mid-Size Hobby Quadcopters: 12-20 inches (e.g. Walkera MX400, Gaui 330X/S, Gaui 500X/S, AR.Drone, Arducopter) Most of these quads have enough payload

capacity to carry a small camera such as the GoPro or Cyber-Shot.4. Full-Size Professional Quadcopters: 24 inches approximately (e.g. Turbo Ace X830-S, Lotus T580, Turbo Ace X720, Lotus T380, AX650-K/R, CX650-R)

Please remember that some of the above models are fully assembled and tested (Walkera Lady Bird & MX400, the Turbo Ace X830-S, CX650-R). Some are just kits(Gaui 330X/S & 550X/S, AX650-K) which require assembly and testing. Further more many are not complete systems which require receivers and transmitter radios

(Gaui 330X/S, & 500X/S, AX650-R, CX650-R).

QUADCOPTER PARTS & COMPONENTS

Let's separate the boys from the men. Although this is not a guarantee - the quality of the motors on a quadcopter is often an indication of it's quality. More expensivebrushless motors are lighter, more powerful and extra durable compared to traditional brush motors. The wire in brushless motors are hand-wound so they can not bemass produced. Further more each brushless motor are driven by ESC (electronic speed controller) which are too cost prohibitive for smaller and cheaper quadcopters.

OVERALL PERFORMANCE IN STABILITY, MANEUVERABILITY & WIND RESISTANCE

There are several factors that disproportionately affect the performance of quadcopters. Weight to power ratio and the sensitivity of the attitude sensor determines bothpower and stability. Aerodynamics and propellers size determines how the quadcopter handles windy conditions. Sometimes the effect is counter intuitive. Despite somecommon claims, larger propellers with lower RPM may actually reduce stability because a larger surface is exposed to the wind.

THE CAUSE AND EFFECT OF IMAGE STABILITY & VIBRATIONS ON VIDEO QUALITY

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When you are looking for high definition video quality, image stability and vibrations are 2 separate issues. Image instability is caused by platform movement whilevibrations are mainly a result of motor and propellers rotation which may be amplified by oscillation.

Because a quadcopter is a moving platform that can tilt, roll or pan, it’s often difficult to consistently stabilize a subject in your frame. Fortunately, many of the moreadvanced camera mounts can automatically compensate for some of the movements. Continuous signals from the on board attitude sensor or 3-axis gyro in combinationwith your transmitter input both effectively tells the servo(s) on the camera mount where to point. This compensation significantly stabilizes the image. As with eachapparatus, there are limitations as to how fast the servos can move. So the stability of the quadcopter is paramount in provide quality footage that you and later utilize.Even with the best camera mount, you will still see some residual movement which can be filtered out by utilizing a video stabilizing software such as Mercalli which is avery practical software tool for the average videographer or photographer. There are also more sophisticated stabilizing software which will can easily cost as much as thequadcopter or an expensive camera.

On the other hand even the quickest multi-axis camera mounts and the smartest stabilizing software can not neutralize vibrations in your video. This difficult problemneeds to be addressed at several different levels. The source of the problem starts from the quadcopter motors and the rotors. A well balance motor causes lessvibrations. Some motors are dynamically balanced such as the TA-X830-04 on the Turbo Ace X830-S. Motor can only be balanced at the factory with a special machine.Similar to balancing a tire, each motor is mounted and spun at high speed and small amount of solder are added to a few selected edges of the motor drum until therotation is completely smooth. As for the propellers, a similar procedure can be used to balance them with an inexpensive blade balancer. Since perfectly balancedpropellers are not critical to the operation and stability of the quadcopter, it’s often left as an optional task for the end-user. Finally, even with properly balanced motors andpropellers, there will still be some vibrations present. The last stand to isolate the vibration from the camera is the camera mount. Most camera mounts do not haveadequate vibration dampening features. This will be a paramount issue if high quality video is your goal.

There are other factors that might adversely affect the quality of your video. For example, have any carbon material or structure under the rotating propeller can causedistortion in your video. To eliminate this possibility, one should avoid quadcopters with carbon arms/booms extending below the propellers. Have addressed all featureson your quadcopter, you should not overlook some basic concepts in selecting a proper camera mount or gimbal.

CAMERA MOUNTS & GIMBALS

How can such a simple device play a critical role? Well, having a super stable quadcopter without a good camera mount is analogous to using cheap tires on a race car.Even a the best engine can not overcome flat tires. A inferior camera mount will substantially amplify any undesirable shaking or vibrations. First figure our how manyaxises you need the gyro to auto-compensate and how many axises you want to access on your transmitter. For single-axis camera mount (e.g. Gaui G-210705 & HM-UFO-MX400-Z-32), look for a rigid structure to carry the camera. Since single-axis gimbals are sometimes used on smaller quadcopters, minimizing weight is often acontributing factor in reducing structure. As for 2 and 3 axis camera mounts, there are two basic designs. The lighter simpler pivot design on a quadcopter can be veryeffective in turning out quality video without too much fuss. Strategically placed servos drives the structure which pivots on 2 or 3 axises. Pay special attention to the boththe material and the joints used to establish a structure that can retain its shape while holding and moving the weight of a small to medium size camera. Flush bearing in aintegral part of the pivot design (ALA3CMV2) and so are high quality metal gear servos of the appropriate size, speed and torque. Pivot gimbals improvised with hinges(Helibest) results in uneven movement and will eventually fail prematurely. For heavier cameras, you might want to consider the track mount gimbals which move on acombination of tracks and pivots. The track mount gimbals can be quite heavy which can affect both payload and performance. You will need at least a very strongquadcopter or the additional lifting capacity of a hexacopter or an octocopter.

The size of and dimension of your camera can greatly affect you choice for gimbals. First make sure the camera will fit in the gimbals with the proper alignment ofmounting holes and hardware. As with helicopter, quadcopter and multi-rotors, center of gravity on a camera mount is also key consideration. When a servo attempts tomove both the gimbals structure and the camera, the combined center of gravity will need to be close to the pivot point. If the center of gravity is too far off, the servo willstrain to lift and offset the difference. Forcing servos to lift unnecessary weight will cause undesirable jerky movements and reduce the lifespan of both the servo gearsand motor. A versatile camera mounts for your quadcopter can usually be adjusted to accommodate a variety of camera configurations. Before attaching your gimbal tothe base of a quadcopter, first test the center of gravity with the camera that you are using. Whether if you are using a one-axis camera mount vs a 2-3 axis, the procedureis the same. By holding the gimbal near each pivot point you can see if the camera is tipping towards a certain direction. You should move the camera in the oppositedirection on the mounting plate until you achieve the best balance.

STRUCTURAL STRENGTH, PAYLOAD AND STABILITY

At this juncture, you are well aware of the importance of payload. So, please be warned that differentiating between flying weight and total weight with and without battery isvery different. Payload, battery sized, flight time, stability and performance are all inter-related. A chart may be very misleading because you won’t have the stability andperformance factor that is critical to a secured flight with expensive equipment on board. Always go on the safe side when specking your equipment for payload. If aquadcopter is able to pull 3LBs, that may mean that the quadcopter will barely get off the ground with 3LBs. What if you add a larger heavier battery or if the battery getsweaker after 2 minutes?

Another often overlooked factor, structural strength, will significantly affect the ability to carry heavier camera equipment such as DSLR cameras. Most quadcopters hasthe payload capacity to carry 2 lbs but lack to structural integrity to sustain the weight without flexing. Flexing which causes a dangling and bouncing effect is detrimental toboth video stability and flight stability. Especially when dealing with a larger wingspans on a hexacopter or an octocopter you need to make sure the overall structure issufficient to suspend the payload in addition to the carrying capacity of the multi-rotor helicotper. Look for a well braced super structure which will sustain the additionweight without sagging the center hub where the weight will be attached. Hexacopters and octocopers which are integrated mainly from carbon tubes are generally resultsin a weak central hub and arms that are too and thin for the wingspan. Although DSLR cameras are getting smaller and lighter, you are still encouraged to acquire the most

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powerful quadcopter, hexacopter or octocopter you can afford with special consideration for adequate payload and structure to address proper performance.

UPCOMING TOPICS!

RECOMMENDED TRAINING FOR BEGINNER PILOTS

1. Flight Simulators2. Small Micro Quadcopters for indoor training3. Training procedures

QUADCOPTER REVIEW & SELECTION

1. Quadcopter Application2. Fully Assembled vs. Kits3. RTF vs. ARF4. Toy vs. Hobby vs. Professional

COUNTER ROTATING MULTI-ROTOR ARCHITECTURE

1. The basic mechanism of a quadcopter2. Tide down bench test

FLIGHT CONTROLLER & ATTITUDE SENSOR

1. Self-stabilization2. Software upgradable3. Attitude sensor sensitivity

RELIABILITY & DURABILITY

1. The benefits of over specification2. Brushless motors versus brush motor3. Ventilation & protection

MAINTENANCE & REPAIR

1. Availability of parts2. The convenience of modularized design3. Diagnosing problems

ACCESSORIES

1. Camera Mounts

2. GPS3. Altitude Hold4. Telemetry5. FPV

TURBO ACE X88-J OCTOCOPTER (Single Flight Controller)

TURBO ACE X88-J comes in a RTF (ready to fly) package. To reducing shipping size and prevent damage, propellers and landing skids are dismounted after individual flight test

general, an octocopter offers a smoother platform for heavier payload than hexacopters and quadcopters. And because there are more motor in multiple directions, the X88-J

offers a certain amount of redundancy. With some practice, a pilot can quickly and safely land if one of the motors fails. In similar situations, hexacopters and quadcopter will not

be able to compensate for such failures.

See Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIMpGj8-ySY&feature=youtu.be

GPS Demo Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhBvAs3dDwo&feature=youtu.be

X88-J FEATURES

* Super Rigid I-beam Structure, at 4.3 pounds without the battery, is an extraordinary lighter and more powerful structure than outdated weaker and bulkier designs based on

frame features (1) a central carbon fiber hub anchored by 4 pairs of radiating carbon fiber I-beams that will not sag and bounce under heavier payloads (2) shorter and lighter aluminum arms that extend out to the motors

parameters for exceptional maneuverability (3) spacing within I-beams provides a propeller cooled locations to secure ESCs (4) sturdy CNC mounting locations at the end of

traveling and shipping. Traditionally an I-beam structure is not required on quadcopters. With smaller wingspan and lower payload quadcopter can easily get by with weaker smaller diameter tubes.

* Care Free Home Lock Flight Mode utilizes the octocopter's take off home position as a reference point for orientation/heading. The pilot no longer needs to maintain a tail-in

octocopter's heading. Pushing the cyclic stick up will always result in the helicopter flying forward and away from the pilot. Pulling the cyclic stick down will result in the octocopter backing up towards the pilot

solution. Similarly the roll (left & right) controls will correspond to the pilots home position without any mental acrobatics. Although the pilot can still use the yaw to turn or spin the octocopter, it will not affect the pilot's

activation this Home Lock mode will be effective when the octocopter is beyond 30 feet from the take off position. The Home Lock mode is the most convenient and preferred mode for pilots who like fly facing the octocopter.

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* Care Free Course Lock Flight Mode utilizes the octocopter's initial take off heading direction as a reference direction for the duration of the flight. For example if the

position, the octocopter will always treat the north as the direction (heading) for forward flight even if the yaw has rotated the front of the octocopter to a different direction. After activation this Course

from the take off position. The best way to use the Course Lock mode is to keep the transmitter facing the initial take off heading direction during the entire flight even if this means the pilot has to turn his

* GPS Lock enables the X88-J to lock into a self sustaining hover at GPS location with a flip of a switch on the transmitter. Even when the octocopter is pulled away from its locked location, it will return to that original

locking function that operates within a few feet (about 1 foot vertical and up to 6 feet radius) depending on the quality of GPS satellite signals and the flying environment.

sophicated and precise than GPS on smaller quadcopter units. Without specific applications, GPS features on a quadcopter is usually not very effective.

* Dual Stage Fail Safe Mode offers a backup plan when the octocopter receiver looses connection with the transmitter. When this occurs, the octocopter will

feet, the pilot may be able to re-established connection and manually land the octocopter. If connection is not re-established, then the octocopter will automatically lands in fail safe mode. Also, if the

before it runs out of power.

* Dynamically Balanced Brushless Motors reduces high frequency vibrations at the source. This technology was successfully integrated on the X830-S quadcopter which is now adapted on the X88.

* 35A ESCs with Cooling Algorithm offers extra capacity for continued operation without cooling off periods between flights. This is another feature that was originally used on the X830-S quadcopter. However, the X88-J has 8 of them.

* Foldable Arms for safer transporting and traveling.

* Professional Aluminum Carrying Case is customized to fit the foldable X88-J.

* Modularized Design for ease of maintenance and repair.

* USA Parts Support for fast and easy continued access to parts, upgrades and accessories.

* Optional Telemetry for transmitting updated battery voltage readings to the transmitter (for DEVO 8S/10/12S only)

* Optional 2 or 3-axis Camera Mounts for a variety of cameras and camcorders.

* Optional Automated Gyro Compensation for the camera mount: Requires a secondary Xaircraft flight controller and 3-axis gyro.

* Optional Dual Pilot with secondary receiver and transmitter for the camera man.

* Optional single way point and multiple way point GPS with PC connections can be purchased separately.

OPERATING PARAMETERS

* DJI WK-M Flight Controller: Super stable with GPS lock and dual carefree flight modes, this is premium controller is usually too expensive to be used on quadcopters and hexacopters.

* Total Weight: Without battery, camera mount and camera is only 4.3 pounds for super responsive performance.

* Payload Capacity: Up to 3 pounds of camera gimbal and camera.

* Flight Time: 5-10 minutes depending on the battery size, the weight of the camera gimbal and camera.

PRIMARY FLIGHT CONTROLLER, 3-AXIS GYRO AND GPS SPECIFICATION

DJI WooKong-M controller with 3-Axis gyro

Multi Rotor Types: Will operate on quadcopters, hexacopters and octocopters

Supported ESC output: 400Hz refresh frequencies

Recommended Power Supply: DC 4.8 ~ 12V

Power Consumption: MAX 5W (0.9A@5V, [email protected],[email protected],0.4A@8V)

Operating Temperature: -5°C to +60°C (You have to keep the IMU warm if you want to use it under low temperature, could be -5°Cor lower.)

Flight Modes: GPS Lock & 2 Care Free Flight Modes

Hovering Accuracy: Vertical: ± 0.5m, Horizontal: ± 2m

Suitable Wind Condition: < 8m/s (17.7mph)

Max Rotate Angle: 35°

Vertical Speed: 6m/s

Packaging & Shapes

Dimensions:

Main Controller: 51mm x 39.6mm x 15.8mm

IMU: 40mm x 31mm x 26mm

GPS & Compass: 50mm (diameter) x 9mm

LED Indicator: 25mm x 25mm x 7mm

Total Weight: <= 150g

Built In Functions:

Auto-pilot

Fail-safe Hover

Voltage monitor (not telemetry)

FRAME SPECIFICATIONSince octocopters are much larger than quadcopters and hexacopters, foldability is a highly desirable function. All eight booms can be folded up or down when you release

several of the screws on the four arms. Like small quadcopters, this octocopter can then be fitted into an aluminum case for transport. If you are shipping the octocopter then

you need to add some more packing inside the aluminum case to protect the X88. An outside over case is also recommended.

* Foldable arms for ease of transportation

* Carbon fiber super I-beam structured central hub

* Carbon fiber skid landing with extra wide foot print suitable for auto landing

* Aluminum arms to reduce static interference to video

* Extensive CNC aluminum bracket integration for extra durability and structural integrity.

* Fitted with 10" propellers.

* Optional 12" carbon fiber propellers will be available soon.

* Diameter from motor to motor: 90cm

* Weight with all electronics (without battery and camera mount): 4.3 pounds

* Professional Aluminum Carrying Case for easy traveling. Dimensions: 42cm X 42cm X 46cm

ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS

* 8 x 35A ESC 4s input with 2mm spring-loaded motor connectors for ease of maintenance

* 8 x dynamically balanced brushless motors

* 4 GB USB Flash Drive for set up, upgrade and electronic manual

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* 4 GB USB Flash Drive for set up, upgrade and electronic manual

* Walkera Devo 10 Transmitter with 10 channels (includes additional features suited for use on quadcopters, hexacopters & octocopters)

* Walkera RX1002 Receiver with 10 channels

FULLY ASSEMBLED X88-J OCTOCOPTER PACKAGE INCLUDES

* DJI Flight Controller for octocopter operation

* DJI IMU 3-Axis gyro for octocopter operation

* DJI GPS Lock & 2 Care Free Flight Modes

* Walkera DEVO 10 transmitter (DEVO 12S transmitter on photo is not included)

* Walkera RX1002 Receiver

* 8 x 35A ESCs

* 8 x Dynamically Balanced Brushless Motors

* Generic 4000mAh 4s Lipo Battery

* 4 GB USB Flash Drive

* Foldable X88-J Octocopter Carbon Frame

* Professional Aluminum Carrying Case

* 1 Pair of Carbon Fiber Super Wide Skid Landing (dismounted for shipping)

* 8 x 10" Propellers (dismounted for shipping)

* DSLR 3-Axis camera mount is not included.

* Preorder promotion does not apply to this model.

TURBO ACE X830-S QUADCOPTER

Turbo Ace X830-S is a quadcopter designed for recreational and professional applications including aerial photography, videography, surveillance andaerial inspections. Unlike most other quadcopters that requires days of assembly, testing and debugging, the X830-S comes fully assembled,programmed and tuned with final test flight performed in the USA. State of the art features include cutting edge Xaircraft X650 flight controller, integratedvibration dampening super structure and dynamically balanced brushless motors and ESCs. Excellent flight stability plus optional vibrations dampeningcamera mount offer an exceptional platform for video and FPV options. With its high payload capacity, you can mount a variety of video cameras andlenses. Flexible features includes uploadable firmware capabilities and a multi-module architecture to ease maintenance and repair. Convenientquadcopter parts and technical support is serviced locally by Wow Hobbies in California. Since we also offer some of the best receivers, transmitters,upgrades and options, you can easily get everything you need in one place.

CAMERA MOUNT OPTION: Turbo Ace X830-S RTFCamera and camera mount on photo are not included.FPV OPTIONS: You can integrate 3rd party FPV equipment utilizing the X830-STRIPLE SHOCK CAMERA MOUNT. Newest video taken by a Turbo Ace X830-S out of the boxhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRRGES5VgpY&feature=youtu.be

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kczDyYvNqgE&feature=youtu.be

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Srnf5jS_tBo&feature=youtu.be

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ec2_RkhXbLYhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v26r9beL_yw

Video of X830-S carrying a Canon T3i 600D DSLR camerahttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdY4mK-X4gQ&feature=youtu.be

Video taken from the Canon T3i 600D on board the X830-Shttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cK_iZjHeZJk&feature=youtu.be

Video demonstrating the built-in gyros for camera mount stabilization compensationhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4VnixLtCgo&feature=youtu.be

Video taken from previous version of the Turbo Ace X830-S quadcopterhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NbCB1iELCX4Based on the feedback on the original Turbo Ace X720 quadcopter and the Xaircraft X650 quadcopter drones, Turbo Ace has taken a quantum leap with the release of the new X830-S quadcopter.

For more information on the X830-S visit the forumhttp://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1554005&page=4

FEATURES VIDEO QUALITY:

To improve video quality, the X830-S quadcopter features precision dynamically balanced motors that are rarely offered in multi-rotors. Balanced motors greatly reduce the common vibration problem that causes poor video quality. Due to high rotor speed, the

exceptional vibration dampening X830-S super structure is the key in reducing harmonic vibrations. The X830-S is designed with video quality in mind. It utilizes aluminum tubes and ABS body instead of carbon fiber that generates interference, causing wave

lines on the video. Example of video distortion, notice the word "COUNTRY". Goto http://www.wowhobbies.com/250seinstruction-2.aspx

The X-830-S video are sharp with no wave lines and they also have no jello effect caused by high frequency vibration generated from unbalanced motors.

FLIGHT STABILITY:

Turbo Ace pre-configures the X830-S so it is most wind resistant and at the same time gives you maximum auto stabilization by utilizing 2 custom preprogrammed flight modes, cruise and hover. This type of custom configuration often takes days to

tune in a DIY (Do-It-Yourself) kits.

DURABILITY:

The X830-S dynamically balanced motors have been re-engineered to take multiple mild crashes. Instead of round or screw mount propellers, X830-Smotor bell which eliminates propeller slippage and significantly reduces the probability of accidental propeller dislodge. Offering another benefit, this updated rectangular key mounted design completely envelopes a thicker motor shaft to prevent it

from bending in minor crashes. Exposed motor shafts in all older designs are especially prone to damage and slightly bent motor shafts are hard to detect.

MAINTENANCE:

The X830-S quadcopter is extremely easy to maintain and cost less to operate. Entry quadcopter buyers are often surprised by the high cost of maintaining a multi-rotor helicopter. Each failure or crash can cost hundreds of dollars. The X830-S is based on a

maintenance friendly design. Independent modularized components can be easily removed and replaced. Connectors are strategically placed to simplify disassembly and reassembly. Customized CNC quadcopter components offers better alignment while

reducing the amount of parts used. And due to larger volume, X830-S quadcopter parts are more readily available at lower cost. For example: Instead of having to replace a 4-in-1 ESC that cost over $150, the X830-S ESCs, at a small fraction of the cost, is easier

to keep a spare on hand. High tensile strength spring loaded connectors that stand up to repetitive insertions is a lifesaver when it comes to trouble shooting and change motors or ESCs. In most cases you are no longer required to disassemble and pull wires

through the narrow boom.

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through the narrow boom.

COOLING: The X830-S quadcopter is highly reliable, it uses four 35A ESC with cooling algorism that can carry heavy payload with super low motor/ESC

temperature. The unique placement of the ESC on the X830-S is under the central hub of the quad where they are protected and well ventilated. The central location greatly reduces the chance of ESC damage in a crash or hard landing. The

X830-S quadcopter also does not use an internal cooling fan, the electronics are cooled naturally by the rotating flight propellers. The improved cover design features multiple vent holes keeping the flight controller running cool at all times.

POWER and PAYLOAD:Turbo Ace motors are build with high efficiency stators and they are over 20% more power than its Xaircrasft quadcopter contemporaries. Please take into consideration your flight time, performance,

safety when loading up your X830-S. The X830-S quadcopter can reasonably carry up to about 2 LBs. However, for better flight time and performance we recommend that you keep the payload under 1.2 LB. When tied to a reverse scale, the X830-S

quadcopter has an amazing lifting capacity of 5 LBs, one of the strongest quadcopter on the market today. A quadcopter lifting or payload capacity and be misleading. Putting 5 LBs on a quadcopter with a capacity to lift 5 LBs will basically neutralize it's

ability to fly. Putting 3 LBs on the same helicopter will cause significant instability making it very difficult to control the quad. Under no circumstance should any quadcopters be operating close to maximum pulling capacity. There are numerous factors

to consider when calculating payload - for example flight time, battery size/output, temperature, altitude, wind velocity, stability, safety and the ability of the operator to pilot the quadcopter in adverse conditions. The best answer is to start with more

conservative payloads and work you way up. Always be aware your surroundings and make sure you have ample of open space below your quadcopter. If you are still in the training stage, it might be advisable to operate only in calm conditions.

LOW RADIO NOISE: The X830-S extension arms are made of heavier duty 12mm aluminum instead of the 10mm carbon rods. Unlike carbon arms in the X720 quadcopter, the aluminum arms are stiffer reducing harmonic vibration, will not have fiber

splits and carry low radio frequency interference. This translates to longer flight range, and low radio noise for better video image.

STRUCTURE and WEIGHT: The X830-S is designed with power efficiency in mind. This means that every gram is accounted for during the build. The motor mount, central hub went through tension, compression, bending, torsion and shear engineering to

obtain striation integrity and weight savings. The propellers are double sided key instead of screw mount which greatly improve reliability.

EXPANDABILITY:

The X830-S also offers expandability both in software and hardware using XAircraft quadcopter flight controller proven reliable FC1212-S flight controller upgraded to the latest version 1.33.

there is now a wide selection parts, upgrades and accessories including batteries, telemetry modules, camera mounts, shock mounts and skid landings. Also

in the pipeline, the upcoming Xaircraft GPS module and compass which offers faster satellite lock with improved precision.

HEADING CONFIGURATION: X-mode heading by default but can be reconfigured to +mode.

LANDING SKIDS can be reconfigured by changing the optional carbon tube length to accommodate different types of camera and camera mount. See 2ndphoto above.

FLIGHT MODES: Supports Hover and Cruise Modes which can be altered during flight.

RECEIVER REQUIREMENTS: A four-channel receiver is required to operate the X830-S. Six or more channels are highly recommended.ESC

SPECIFICATIONS:

* Four separate 35A ESCs with 2mm spring-loaded motor connectors for ease of maintenance.

* BEC MODE: Linear

* BEC OUTPUT: 5V/2.0A

* LIPO BATTERY: 2200mAh, 25C, 11.1V (3-Cell)

FLIGHT CONTROLLER:

* FC1212-S and AHRS-S auto-stabilization system, AP/AV based.

* FC1212-S flight controller with Camera Mount Gyro Compensation outputs :

* No additional purchase of gyros is required to operate the 1, 2 or 3-Axis camera mount.

* 12 input ports with support for up to 12-channel RX.

* Controller includes 8 motor outputs which can be configured to quad, X6/Hexa, X8/Octo.

* 4 servo outputs for camera mounts, roll, pan & tilt, or 3-axial camera mount with shutter control servo.

* Modular designed with future expandability. Port for AHRS module, extra 4 expansion ports,

* Firmware is upgradable online with configurable parameters using the powerful XAircraft Configuration software.

* GPS module and compass will be available soon.

* 4 GB USB Flash Drive for setup, upgrade and electronic manual

Among the items that you may need with the X830-S purchase are as follow: Blade balancer- We highly recommend that you balance all new blades for smootheroperation.http://www.wowhobbies.com/mageticbladebalancercompletesetforwalkerav120d01v120d02v100d014g646cb10043b4g3andmostothermicrohelic-4.aspx

Mercalli stabilization post editing software

http://www.wowhobbies.com/prodadmercalliv2videostabilizingprogram-1.aspx

Optional magnetic base for higher accuracy in balancing the blades

http://www.wowhobbies.com/mageticbladebalancercompletesetforwalkerav120d01v120d02v100d014g646cb10043b4g3andmostothermicrohelic-2.aspx

Rubber, carbon fiber, ABS plastic CA glue to bond the "T" connector to skid tube and to repair any damage to the ABS plastic casinghttp://www.wowhobbies.com/asc1597factoryteamtireadhesivemedforassociatedb41sc10andt41.aspx

Longer flight time batteryhttp://www.wowhobbies.com/batteryforwalkera60bcreatalama400dandother400sizehelis-1800mah25c-includes2typesofbatteryconnector-d-66.aspx

Faster charger. If you have purchase RTF, it comes with a charger but it take hours to charge a large battery. This charger take only about one hour to charge even the5300mah battery.http://www.wowhobbies.com/b6balancechargerdischarger-1.aspx

Camera Mount (1-Axis): This camera mount comes with a tilt servo and you can use the on board gyro on the flight control to auto-stablize which is explained in themanual.http://www.wowhobbies.com/turboacex720multi-rotorpreorder-2-1-1.aspx

Camera Mount (3-Axis): By far the #1 choice, this Wow customized Alware camera mount has been adapted to fit the X830-S to minimize vibrations. Wow has evaluated at

least half a dozen promising candidates and this is best combination of a light weight setup with very effective 3-Axis controls (pan, roll & tilt) for smaller cameras. For ).For better precision and heavier cameras, you can eliminate the roll-axis on a stock Alware 3-axis camera mount. Since most videographers prefer the roll-axis, Wow has

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For better precision and heavier cameras, you can eliminate the roll-axis on a stock Alware 3-axis camera mount. Since most videographers prefer the roll-axis, Wow hasalso provided another more useful option which eliminates the pan-axis instead of the roll-axis. Because the X830 yaw has the same effect as panning, one can easily

achieve 3-axis results with a 2-axis camera mount with controls on the roll-axis and tilt-axis. A tall landing gear is required to accommodate this flexible 3-axis camera mount and

the following link includes both.http://www.wowhobbies.com/alwareadvanced3-axisesfbv2cameramountcombomodelala3cmv2-proincluding3digitalmetalgearservosand4rubbe-4.aspx

Extra bladeshttp://www.wowhobbies.com/ta-x830-3112propellers1238and1238rforturboacex830-squad-setof2.aspx

Simulator that works with your DEVO 7/8/8S/10/12S or WK2801-Pro transmitterhttp://www.wowhobbies.com/copterxcx250seelectonicskit-3cyclicservos1tailservoheadlockgy750gyro18aesc-nomotor-2.aspx

You can practice on a medium size quadcopter which is compatible with the DEVO transmitter, a great way to brush up on you piloting skills without risking too muchdamage.http://www.wowhobbies.com/walkera_mx400_quadcopter.aspx

WALKERA MX400 QUADCOPTER

As with many new Walkera models, make sure you are purchasing the most recent version of the MX400 quadcopter. Some of the colorful (blue) andheavier features (white plastic legs) on the original MX400 Version 1 had significantly reduced acceleration and payload capacity. Several improvementswere implemented on the MX400 Version 2 which also included additional packaging and quality assurance.Featuring premium brushless motors on awell constructed medium size frame, this ready to fly MX400 quadcopter offers the best value in the hobby. Quadcopter of similar size and quality such asthe DIY Gaui 330X-S and 500X kits which can easily cost twice as much by the time you add the receiver and the transmitter. Since the MX400 is fullyassembled, tested and comes in a handsome aluminum case, Walkera has taken the guess work out of researching in forums, shopping for components

and integrating the complete quadcopter system on your own. Oh, by the way it also comes with an extensive set of impressive LED lights. There are twocamera/camera mount options available. The first is a simple small custom fitted camera from Walkera and it's mounted directly on a slot under theMX400 quadcopter. The second option is to use the MX400 single-axis camera mount. Both camera/camera mount options are inexpensive. So if you areserious about taking HD video, you might have to adapt a higher quality camera mount to the bottom of the MX400. Another really useful option that youmight consider is upgrading your MX400 with telemetry. If you had decided to purchased your MX400 quadcopter with a DEVO 8S/10/12S, then you arealready half way there. You can either have the vendor install the telemetry option at the time of the MX400 purchase or you can get the inexpensiveWalkera telemetry module and hook it up to the on board MX400 battery yourself. With telemetry installed, you will be able to see the batteries' voltage onyour transmitter as you are flying. Having this information will enable you to safely land the MX400 quadcopter without quessing how much power is leftin the flight battery.

SPECIFICATION

Dimension: 732 x 732 x190 mmWeight: 1050gPayload: 500gBrushless Motor: WK-WS-28-009 x 4Gyro: 6-Axis Control SystemBattery: 2200mAh 11.1V 25C LiPo BatteryCompatible Transmitters: DEVO 6/8/8S/10/12/12SCharger: Wall Charger is included.

FEATURES

State-of-the-art 6-axis control technology makes the quadcopter flight super stable.4 advance outrunner brushless motors for excellent performance and reliability2.4GHz operation for convenient and reliable controls.Extensive set of flashing LED lighting set for outstanding visibility and excellent presentationStylish high performance light weight skid landing version (Not the heavy scaled ladder simulation skid landing.)Upgradable to Bi-direction transmitting technology for telemetry functions.Upgradable to GPS functions for location related operations.

End your constant stress and worry about low battery and protect your RC heli/airplane investment. This transmitter can receive the telemetry voltagedata on board the quadcopter wirelessly and the vibration alarm can be set to trigger at the voltage you defined. There is no way to miss a low voltagewarning and you will never crash because you lost track of the battery power. The vibration alarm will remain on when the total voltage falls below whatyou set. You no longer need a battery meter and you no longer need to check your battery before each quadcopter flight, the voltage can also be clearlydisplayed on the transmitter LCD.

WALKERA DEVO 10 TRANSMITTER

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Utilizing Walkera's cutting edge 2.4GHz technology, the Devo 10 transmitter is specifically updated to accommodate additional

such as quadcopters, hexacopters, octocopters and associated camera mounts. With faster response time and smoother stick movement, this state-of-the

significant improvements over traditional 2.4GHz transmitters. Because an increasing number of multi-rotor applications

transmitters are upgraded with a premium anodized gun metal finish. Stock DEVO 10 transmitters are either cheaper flat black versions or the silver versions which cause

excessive glare under the sun. Many of DEVO 10's advance features such a 7-point curve adjustments and additional dial switches for smoother

seen on premium transmitters. Since quadcopter, hexacopter and octocopter pilots are usually handing multiple tasks, this specialized transmitter will in many ways play the

important role of a co-pilot.

Introduction videohttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bB0LVuxEig

For optional upgrade rechargeable Lipo battery for this transmitter go to

http://www.wowhobbies.com/transmitterbattery-lipo2220mah15cbattery.aspx

DEVO 10 FEATURES

1). 10 channels transmission, including 2 channels with smooth servo travel control dials.

1). Backlit LCD screen with extra large text for easy viewing under sunlight similar to the WK2801-PRO.

2). Upgraded gun metal anodized plating. Same plate coating used on the Walkera Devo 8S. This is not the stock version.

3). Displays telemetry data on the LCD screen including voltage, temperature, rpm and GPS data (enabled only when helicopter/plane has

data.)

4). Vibration and/or buzz alarm which can be set to trigger on a user defined voltage, temperature and time.

5). Supports both helicopters and airplanes with improved programming, mixes and interface.

6). User friendly menu with 7-point throttle curve adjustment provides more resolution than the traditional 5-point curve.

7). 30 model memory so you can set up and define multiple models of helicopters and airplanes.

8). Online upgradable firmware for latest model updates and copy model setup data with ease.

DEVO 10 SPECIFICATIONS

1). Encoder: ARM micro computer system

2). Frequency: 2.4GHz(DSSS)

3). Output Power: -5dBm~20dBm, long range 100mW power

DEVO 10 TELEMETRY (Requires the installation of a Walkera telemetry module on the X88-J)

Protect your RC helicopter/airplane investment and put an end to constant worrying about running low on battery. This transmitter is set

telemetry data from the aircraft. To enable this function, you will need a Walkera telemetry module installed on the X88-J to acquire and transmit updated telemetry voltage

reading before and during flight. Once this feature is on the X88-J, the voltage will be clearly displayed on the DEVO 10 transmitter screen thus

meter. More importantly, you can set up a predefined minimum voltage level when the DEVO 10 will trigger a sustained vibration alarm so you won't loose

power or forget to land. You can order this optional feature installed on your X88-J at the time of purchase or you

some solder and wiring.

Devo 10 Telemetry introduction videoh

For Walkera telemetry to function you must have a DEVO 6S, 8S, 10 or 12S transmitter and your helicopter, mulit-rotor or quadcopter must also have atelemetry to gather and transmitter the data. Optional Walkera telemetry module below is available for Devo compatible Walkera helicopters which are notequipped with this function. Helicopters, quadcopters, hexacopters and octocopters using Walkera receivers and transmitters also have similarrequirements for the telemetry to work. Walkera Mini CP and Ladybird already come with telemetry, therefore additional telemetry installation is notrequired on these models. Telemetry module together with Devo RX801, RX802 or RX1002 receiver, can also be installed on any brand of helicopter,quadcopter, hexacopter, octocopter and airplane to work with Devo 6s, 8s, 10 and 12s transmitters. For example, you can upgrade all your helicoptersand quadcopters to telemetry including T-Rex 250, 450, 600, Walkera 1#A, Hiko, E-Flite Blades, helicopters larger than 180 size and medium sizedquadcopters which has the payload capacity for this module. Take advantage of the newest in RC technology, the optional telemetry module can bepurchased below. http://www.wowhobbies.com/walkera-telemetry-module.aspx

SPECIFICATIONS1). Encoder: ARM micro computer system

2). Frequency: 2.4Ghz(DSSS)

3). Output power:-5dBm~20dBm, long range 100mW power

4). Battery: 1.2VX4 NiCard or1.5V X 8 AA dry batteries

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FEATURES

1). Easy to see under sunlight backlit LCD screen

2). Upgraded gun metal anodized plating which is the same plate coating used on the Walkera Devo 8S. This is not the stock version.

3). Telemetry with voltage, temperature, rpm and GPS data display

4). Vibration and/or buzz alarm which can be set to trigger on defined voltage, temperature and time

5). 2 Model Types: Helicopter and Airplane. Improved programming with more mixes and better interface.

6). 7-point throttle curve provides more resolution than the traditional 5-point curve.

7). 30 model memory.

8). Online update function:Enjoying updating the latest program and copy model setup data with ease.

9). User friendly menu access with throttle curve graph..

DEVO 8 RECEIVER Specification

1). Type: 2.4G 8 channels

2). Sensitivity :-105dBm

3). Weight:9g

4). Size:38.5×28×14

5). Power suppy: 5V

Devo 8 Telemetry transmitter Specification:1). Encoder: ARM micro computer system2). Frequency: 2.4Ghz(DSSS)3). Output power:-5dBm~20dBm4). Battery: 1.2VX4 NiCard or1.5VX4 AA dry batteries 5). Current Drain: ≤220mADEVO RX801 Features1). 2.8 inch color touch screen, Icon driven for quick menu access.2). Comfortable non-slip rubber grip design on the sides and back of the radio.3). Quad-bearing design providing silky smooth stick action.4). Multi-language selectable between Chinese, English, German, French, and Spanish. Other languages are available for future expansions.5). 2 Model Types: Helicopter and Airplane. Improved programming with more mixes and better interface.6). 7-point throttle curve provides more resolution than the traditional 5-point curve.7). Twelve-model memory.8). Online update function: Enjoying updating the latest program and copy model setup data with ease.

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