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After a several month hiatus and getting back into my X650 V8 I've noticed there have been several firmware updates. I have the FC1212-S and AHRS-S with the original compass and GPS modules. I'm looking to get the latest firmware for these and see that XAircraft has released the following...

Any recent development on a possible exchange for V2 components? I've been out of commission for a couple of weeks. Since I ordered mine in late October and the little flight time I have had...I'm hoping for a replacement program that doesn't involve hundreds of dollars. Wish I would've known...

I'm an architect...getting into multirotors for aerial photography...and perhaps video. I'm also a nerd, so I like where a combination of different technologies can take you...enjoying the process of getting my first multirotor up in the air. Just starting out with all of this after spending a...

Here's a good reason why you should protect your wiring under the motors with heat shrink. Mine were pretty pinched and rubbed (by the mounting screws and the bottom pin of the motor). I'm gonna try putting some #6 nylon washers (they're 1/16" thick) in between the arm mount and the mounting...

I disassembled the boom last night, checked all connections, heat-shrinked the connections to the motors (there was a good bit of chaffing happening on the wiring). After taking care of this everything seems like it's working okay. Will report back if the issue continues. I wish they would...

Here is a video of an issue I'm having with the x650 V8, please watch...I'm needing some help here: <a href="http://youtu.be/9X0ntiJlFMQ" target="_blank"> Working through the setup of the craft I've run into some issues with the left rear boom (both top and bottom motors and ESC's). Having...

I have the CM130C-TPS mount as well. After installing it on the craft and connecting it to the FC and powering it up, the mount goes haywire in all directions continuously before I power down. I haven't mapped any switches on my Aurora 9 for operating the mount. Also wondering about input...

I have had a few problems this evening. While prepping the V8 for a flight tomorrow (since the weather will be great...it's been rainy here in Arkansas), I had a prop snap on me while doing some bench tests. With that I'm DOA until my Graupner's arrive. So the weak props are one issue...

Just saw these for sale over at CNCHelicopter...they look nice...I won't lie about that. Makes me wish I would've waited on my V8! Jeff at CNC is GREAT by the way...always super quick to respond via email and very fast shipping! Here are some links: XAircraft Hexa Frame Carbon Fiber Combo...

Same here Dixter...invalid attachments. I may not be the only one...but I really appreciate reading about everyone's different setup. I guess that speaks to the flexibility of the craft and gives me hope and confidence for future upgrades. I'm looking forward to testing the 8 motor setup with...

Dixter...I'd like to see a photo of your setup if you have the time. I can picture it but it'd be good to see. I'm specifically curious to see your battery mount solution. Any flight issues with the added weight from the extra battery? Ryan

Impressive Gunter...most impressive! Gives us new guys something to look up to!

Denny...also to answer your question about "does it work in the right hands?" A friend of mine who's a 5-6 year heli guy took the sticks...flipped it into gyro mode and took off doing figure 8's and pushing it a little bit. As a guy who is very new to RC it was comforting to see it fly...

Fellows...Jeff over at CNC recommended these motors as "direct fit" replacements for the stock XA motors http://www.cnchelicopter.com/servlet/the-1834/QD1100B-upgrade-motor-for/Detail I have not purchased these ($32 each) but in the event I don't have great success with the XA's I'll give them...

Over the weekend while bench testing the X650 V8 I noticed one of my motors was running way hot...where the other seven were not even a bit warm. Noticed the top motor above the hot one has the motor can completely detached (glad I found this out before a test flight). After taking the top...

I too am looking for a decent transport solution...I like the mil spec stuff! Wondering if anyone else has other solutions since this thread is a few months old? Anyone...anyone...Beuller?

Side note: Nice music selection Jeff...I love those Pickin' On covers of U2 especially.

Something awesome about this...but I'm still having a hard time imagining thousands of folks at once flying these things :) Here's a great rundown of the history of jetpacks over at The Verge. http://www.theverge.com/2011/11/3/2504531/jetpack-history-future-passed it's a fun read!

I will be able to tell you next week. I can tell you the build quality is very solid and well made. I was encouraged to go with the A9 after it was highly recommended by the builder I'm working with for my X650.

I've seen some rickety attempts by some of our counterparts in Asia...but it looks like a team in Germany has achieved the first manned flight of a human with a multi-rotor. I looks like a well built setup...complete with a yoga ball for a soft landing! Personally (having been a kid of the...