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Falcon 8

Ascending Technologies (later Intel) · Germany/United States · Modern (1992–2009)

Falcon 8 — Fixed Wing
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The AscTec Falcon 8 is a series of octocopter camera drones originally released by the German company Ascending Technologies (AscTec) in 2009. Intel continued to produce the Falcon 8 after acquiring Ascending Technologies in 2016.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Domain
Civil
Era
Modern (1992–2009)
Country
Germany/United States
Manufacturer
Ascending Technologies (later Intel)
Service Entry
2009
Engine
8 × 125W brushless DC electric motor
Length (ft)
3
Empty Weight (lb)
2.65
MTOW (lb)
6.17
Endurance (hr)
26 minutes (no paylo
Service Ceiling (ft)
13123
Range (mi)
0.62
Max Speed (mph)
40