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SKYLIFT X8 800 USER GUIDE
1. INTRODUCTION
The Skylift X8 800 frame is manufactured by Skylift Drones based in South Africa.. The frame is
manufactured from carbon fiber and composite injection parts . It is a RPA powered by eight motors and 8
propellers. It is a medium sized RPA with a diameter motor to motor of 800 mm. It was designed to lift a
payload of 4 kgs. The frame weighs 3 kgs. This does not include batteries, controller or accessories.
1.1 SYSTEM OVERVIEW
The system includes main center frame with 4 unpluggable pre-
assembled arms complete with motors, Esc’s
propellers and plug-in system.
1.2 AIRCRAFT ( RPA ) OVERVIEW
Flight times
– up to 30 min
Payload
– 4 kgs
Diameter
– motor to motor – 80 cm
Weight ( Excluding battery and payload ) -3100 g
Height
– 30 cm
Landing Gear Height
– 27.4 cm
Carbon fiber plates and composite injection moulded parts, stainless steel hardware.
1.2.1 BATTERY
Sk ylift X8 800 is powered b y 2 x 6s 10 000 m ah batteries.
That will allow the RPA to fly for up to 30 mins depending on payload, height above sea level, wind
conditions, condition of batteries as well as atmospheric conditions.